How to hire a blind installer

How to hire a blind installer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step blind installer hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the blind installer you need to hire. Certain blind installer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A blind installer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, blind installers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of blind installers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Blind Installer	Description	Hourly rate
   Blind Installer		$9-23
   Installer	Installers are assigned to assemble equipment or fixtures in the client's work or home area. They should have extensive knowledge of the product they will install to ensure it works as intended... Show more	$14-24

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Ladders
   • Hand Tools
   • Customer Service
   • Window Coverings
   • Installation Sites
   • Window Blinds
   • Residential Homes
   • Electric Drills
   • Customers Homes
   • Window Treatments

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage telecommunications, data and CCTV equipment.
   • Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshot breakdowns and repair malfunctioning HVAC systems and components; utilize measuring and testing instruments.
   • Job responsibilities include installing floor covering, tiling showers, building additions, and building decks.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your blind installer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A blind installer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, blind installers' average salary in florida is 23% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level blind installers earn 58% less than senior-level blind installers.
   • Certifications. A blind installer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a blind installer's salary.

   Average blind installer salary

   $15.23hourly

   $31,681 yearly

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   Entry-level blind installer salary

   $20,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

4. Writing a blind installer job description

   A blind installer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a blind installer job description:

   Blind installer job description example

   Responsibilities

   • Installation of all types of window treatments at residential and commercial job sites; products include but are not limited to blinds, shutters, shades, draperies, window film, and motorized window treatments.
   • Coordinate with the office, sales team, and vendors to resolve any difficult installs or issues.
   • Repair broken or damaged products and work with manufacturers to resolve issues as necessary.
   • Canvass and participate in other lead-generating programs.
   • Measure homes and businesses for window treatments.
   • Check-in freight, label, and organize the warehouse.

   Qualifications

   • Prior general carpentry/workmanship skills from any industry. Experience working as an in-home installer is a plus.
   • Self-directed and able to work independently as well as with a team.
   • Friendly, courteous, and pleasant with all types of people.
   • Ability to learn and install new technology as introduced to the window covering and installation industry.
   • Excellent troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
   • Written and verbal communication skills are critical when interfacing with all levels of Budget Blinds staff and clients.
   • Current and valid driver's license and insurance.
   • Punctual and dependable.
   • Ability to pass a drug screen test and background check plus clean driving record with no felonies.
   • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and can climb up and down ladders.
   • High school diploma or equivalent completed education level desired.

   Benefits/Perks

   • Paid Training
   • Career Advancement Opportunities
   • Generous Benefits
   • PTO

   Ability to earn bonuses

   The positions on this website, unless otherwise indicated, are posted by Budget Blinds® franchisees. Budget Blinds® franchises are independently owned and operated businesses and if you accept a position with a Budget Blinds® franchisee, you are employed by that franchisee, and not by franchisor HFC Budget Blinds LLC, nor any of its parents or affiliates. The hiring franchisee is solely responsible for all employment decisions including hiring, termination, discipline, compensation and benefits and HFC Budget Blinds LLC and its parents and affiliates have no input or involvement in such matters. HFC Budget Blinds LLC does not receive, review or store any applications for employment. Any questions about posted positions or the hiring process must be directed to the Budget Blinds® franchisee posting the position.

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5. Post your job

   To find blind installers 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 blind installers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level blind installers 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.

   To find blind installer candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as constructionjobs.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with blind installer 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 blind installer

   Once you've decided on a perfect blind installer candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new blind installer. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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