Installation Inventory Specialist

HARDMAN SIGNS LP • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Installation Inventory Specialist plays a key role in ensuring our installation teams have the correct hardware, fasteners, and mounting systems needed for each project. The primary focus is selecting, sourcing, organizing, and distributing hardware/fasteners. A secondary responsibility is partnering with the installation scheduler to oversee the safe loading of oversized signs onto trailers and flatbeds, ensuring UL compliance for illuminated signage.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in signage installation, construction hardware, or related fields.
• Basic electrical wiring knowledge
• Strong knowledge of fasteners, anchors, adhesives, and structural mounting solutions.
• Familiarity with substrates: aluminum, ACM, steel, concrete, drywall, masonry, and wood.
• Understanding of OSHA safety standards.
• Experience with loading/unloading freight trucks and trailers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable working at heights, on ladders, and in varying weather conditions
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, and bend for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift certification and/or experience operating material-handling equipment.
• Knowledge of UL electrical standards and basic illuminated signage wiring.

Responsibilities

• Select, source, and maintain an organized inventory of hardware, fasteners, anchors, and mounting systems
• Monitor stock levels, reorder as needed, and submit purchase requests to prevent delays
• Distribute hardware to installers in alignment with scheduled projects
• Recommend appropriate fasteners and mounting solutions based on sign type, weight, substrate, and site conditions
• Partner with installation scheduler to oversee the safe loading and securing of oversized signs on flatbeds, trailers, and hot shots, ensuring proper balance, strapping, and compliance with safety/weight regulations
• Provide electrical inspection support for illuminated signage, including UL labeling, documentation, and compliance verification
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, and installers to ensure hardware decisions align with overall project requirements
• Assist with other duties within the inventory and installation scope, as directed by management, to support overall project success

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED