Sign Installer

Northrop Realty represents buyers and sellers of residential real estate in the Baltimore and Washington metropolitan regions with offices in Annapolis, Baltimore, Clarksville, Ellicott City, Fallston, Frederick, Lutherville-Timonium, and Sykesville. Northrop Realty also operates coastal office locations in Bethany Beach, DE, Fenwick Island, DE, Lewes, DE, Millsboro, DE, Newark, DE, Southport, NC, Naples, FL, and Palm Beaches, FL. At Northrop Realty, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees after a 90-day introductory period, designed to enhance your health, and well-being.  Benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision – Individual & Family), health coaching through NOOM, 80 hours of prorated PTO in your first year, 11 paid holidays including one floating holiday and your birthday. We also provide two weeks of paid parental leave for new parents who have completed at least six months of service.  In addition to a competitive IRA retirement plan with matching contributions, we also offer supplemental benefits including life insurance, disability coverage, and accident insurance providing you with extra peace of mind. Additionally, all staff with real estate licenses are eligible to receive commission compensation for referrals, allowing you to benefit from your network while contributing to our success. Job Summary: As Northrop Realty’s Sign Installer, you are responsible for the installation and removal of real estate signs, posts, riders, and related materials at designated property locations within the assigned service area. Ensures signage is properly placed, securely installed, and removed as requested. Communicates service completion and reports any issues related to signage, property access, or installation requirements to the designated Northrop Realty representative.    Essential Functions:  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. - Install real estate signs, posts, riders, and related signage supplied by Northrop Realty at designated property locations on Thursdays. - Remove real estate signs, posts, riders, and related materials upon request, following a minimum of three days' notice. - Complete installation and removal assignments within the designated service timeframes. - Confirm that signage is placed at the correct property and in an appropriate location, subject to applicable property restrictions and local requirements. - Ensure signs are upright, secure, visible, and professionally presented. - Handle signage and installation materials carefully to prevent damage or loss. - Transport signs, posts, and necessary tools to and from designated locations. - Supply and maintain the tools and equipment necessary to perform installation and removal services. - Communicate promptly with the designated Northrop Realty representative regarding completed assignments, access issues, damaged materials, or other service concerns. - Provide confirmation of completed installations and removals, including photographs when requested. - Follow applicable local regulations, property restrictions, and safety practices when performing services. - Maintain professional conduct when interacting with property owners, residents, agents, and members of the public. - Perform other related signage services as mutually agreed upon.   Supervisory Responsibilities:  - None. Required Skills/Abilities:  - Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. - Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area. - Ability to safely lift, carry, transport, and install real estate signs and posts. - Ability to provide and safely use the tools and equipment necessary to complete installation and removal services. - Strong attention to detail and ability to follow installation instructions. - Dependability and ability to complete assignments within agreed-upon timeframes. - Ability to work independently. - Effective communication skills and responsiveness to service requests. - Smartphone access for receiving assignments, communicating with the company, and submitting photographs or completion confirmations. - Previous experience with real estate signage, sign installation, landscaping, property maintenance, or similar field services is preferred but not required.   Education and Experience:  - High school diploma or equivalent required   Physical Demands: - Work is performed outdoors at various residential and property locations. - Duties may require working in varying weather conditions and on uneven terrain. - The role requires standing, walking, bending, lifting, carrying, and using hand tools. - The contractor must be able to safely handle the equipment and materials necessary to perform the agreed-upon services.     Travel Required: - Must be willing and able to travel. - Must maintain a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation. Compensation will be paid on a per-service basis, according to the mutually agreed-upon rates for completed installations and removals. Additional services, if requested, will be compensated according to separately agreed-upon terms. $40-$50 per sign installed/removed. Northrop Realty supplies the real estate signs, posts, riders, and related signage materials. The independent contractor is responsible for providing and maintaining their own tools and equipment, reliable transportation, and other business expenses as specified in the independent contractor agreement. This position is intended to be an independent contractor engagement, not an employment relationship. The contractor is responsible for determining the manner and means of performing the agreed-upon services, subject to the contractual requirements, property-specific instructions, and applicable service expectations established by the parties. The parties will document the scope of services, compensation, responsibilities for supplies and equipment, and other applicable terms in a written independent contractor agreement. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Northrop Realty is an Equal Opportunity Employer!