Hardman Signs

Installation Inventory Specialist

Hardman Signs  •  Houston, TX (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location: Hardman Signs - Houston, TX 77086
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School
Travel Percentage: None
Job Category: Installation - Maint - RepairJob Title: Installation Inventory Specialist
Location: Houston, TX
Type: Full Time | Onsite | Manufacturing
Company Overview
Hardman Signs is a national leader in architectural signage and graphics. We design, manufacture, install, and service high-impact signage solutions for commercial properties, multi-family housing, healthcare facilities, parking garages, and more. We partner with leading construction companies and architectural design firms to bring signage visions to life—from concept to installation.
Job

Summary
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.

Essential Duties and 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

Qualifications

Qualifications
The requirements listed below are qualifications necessary to perform the job.
Education and

Experience:
Required:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in signage installation, construction hardware, or related fields.
Preferred:
- Forklift certification and/or experience operating material-handling equipment.
- Knowledge of UL electrical standards and basic illuminated signage wiring.
Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:
- 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.
Physical Requirements
Listed below are key points regarding environmental and physical demands of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- 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.
Hardman Signs

About Hardman Signs

Hardman Signs has worked tirelessly to become a premier provider of customized signage in the United States. Creating one of a kind pieces to masterfully represent each client’s identity. It is due to this dedication we are excited to announce we have moved to a new state-of-the-art facility in North Houston to accommodate our growing demand and abilities.

Here at Hardman Signs we follow certain values to create long term benefits for our customers, employees, and the communities that we serve. We commit to these values to guide our decisions in our constant pursuit for quality.

We take responsibility for QUALITY…

We will deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond positively and vigorously to change. Each of us is responsible for the quality of whatever we do.

We deliver CUSTOMER SATISFACTION…

We believe in respecting our customers, listening to their requests and understanding their expectations. We strive to exceed their expectations in affordability, quality and on-time delivery.

We provide LEADERSHIP as a company and as individuals…

Hardman Signs is founded on talented employees effectively applying innovative manufacturing, craftsmanship, and sound business management. We each lead through our competence, creativity, and teamwork.

We act with INTEGRITY in all we do…

We are each personally accountable for high standards of behavior, including honesty and fairness in all aspects of our work. We fulfill our commitments as responsible citizens and employees.

We value HARDMAN SIGNS PEOPLE…

We treat one another with dignity and respect, and take pride in the significant contributions that come from the diversity of individuals and ideas. We support personal growth and continuous learning.

We regard our SUPPLIERS as essential team members…

Our suppliers deserve fair and equitable treatment, clear agreements and honest feedback on performance. We consider our supplier’s needs in conducting all aspects of our business.

Industry
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Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Year Founded
1987
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