How to hire a sign hanger

How to hire a sign hanger, step by step

Here's a step-by-step sign hanger hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a sign hanger job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new sign hanger
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your sign hanger job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a sign hanger for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a sign hanger to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a sign hanger that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of sign hangers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Sign Hanger	Description	Hourly rate
   Sign Hanger	Ironworkers install structural and reinforcing iron and steel to form and support buildings, bridges, and roads.	$10-21
   Steel Erector	A steel erector works mainly in warehouses and construction sites. They assemble the heavy metal framework of a building by fitting girders, pipework, and beams... Show more	$12-23
   Billboard Installer	A billboard installer is in charge of the installation and upkeep of billboards, ensuring it remains in good and presentable condition. It is their job to prepare materials upon learning the project requirements, adhere to guidelines and schedules, climb up high places to attach equipment, and assemble structures as necessary... Show more	$12-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • Client Expectations
   • Safety Rules
   • OSHA
   • CDL
   • Arc Welding

   Responsibilities:

   • Hand craft signs in workshop and work with different materials such as aluminum, plastic, fiberglass, Plexiglas and lexan.
   • Communicate with insurance companies to obtain high-dollar prosthetic authorizations, and work closely with managers to assist clients with financial hardships.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your sign hanger job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A sign hanger can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, sign hangers' average salary in mississippi is 47% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level sign hangers 52% less than senior-level sign hangers.
   • Certifications. A sign hanger with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a sign hanger's salary.

   Average sign hanger salary

   $15.02hourly

   $31,246 yearly

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   Entry-level sign hanger salary

   $21,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a sign hanger job description

   A job description for a sign hanger role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a sign hanger job description:

   Sign hanger job description example

   OUTFRONT Media is looking for a Sign Hanger to assist with posting and the removal of advertising copy on OUTFRONT Media structures. One of the main functions of this position will be working many feet off the ground, in some cases 50 feet or higher. Qualified candidates must be comfortable working at elevated heights.
   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
   
   * Install and remove advertising copy on OUTFRONT Media structures to meet our client expectations.
   * Attend regular safety meetings and follow all company safety rules and regulations.
   * Keep an accurate report of all issues encountered while on the job.
   * Ensure all sites are properly maintained in accordance with company standards.
   * Accurately complete all work orders and turn into manager at the end of each shift.
   * Maintain tools, equipment and other company materials.
   * Complete other duties as requested from Management.
   
   PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT:
   
   Climbing and working at elevated heights, reading, multiple concurrent tasks, frequent interruptions, verbal and written communication, detailed work. Repeated heavy lifting.
   
   EQUIPMENT USED:
   
   Small hand tools, small power tools, safety goggles, hard hat, safety harness with lanyard, hook ladder, extension ladder, rope, slings, ratchet straps, flex bars, lawn mower, and brush cutting tools.
   
   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
   
   * Ability to climb and work at elevated heights.
   * Ability to lift and carry 60 pounds repeatedly.
   * Read and follow detailed instructions.
   * Required to pass company's fall protection training before climbing on advertising structures.
   * Communicate professionally with the public as a representative of OUTFRONT Media.
   * A valid driver license.
   * HS Diploma/GED preferred.
   
   To all Recruitment Agencies: OUTFRONT Media LLC does not accept agency and unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our OUTFRONT Media employees or any other company location.
   
   OUTFRONT Media is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
   
   OUTFRONT Media Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
   
   All applicants shall receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. Please refer to the OUTFRONT Media Affirmative Action policy statement.

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5. Post your job

   To find sign hangers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any sign hangers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level sign hangers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your sign hanger job on Zippia to find and recruit sign hanger candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as constructionjobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with sign hanger candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new sign hanger

   Once you've found the sign hanger candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new sign hanger first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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