How to hire a carpet technician

How to hire a carpet technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step carpet technician hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

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

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   Hiring the perfect carpet technician also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of carpet technician salaries for various roles:

   Type of Carpet Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Carpet Technician	Janitors and building cleaners keep many types of buildings clean, orderly, and in good condition.	$12-20
   Floor Staff	The duties of floor staff depend on their line of work or industry of employment. In restaurants and similar establishments, floor staff is in charge of performing support tasks for the wait staff... Show more	$10-24
   Porter	A porter is responsible for managing the building's cleanliness and orderliness, together with the cleaning maintenance team. Duties of a porter include ensuring the premises' safety, operating cleaning tools and equipment, and performing basic troubleshooting for defective machines... Show more	$11-17

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Upholstery
   • Customer Service
   • Clean Carpets
   • Carpet Care
   • Air Ducts
   • Safety Policies
   • Water Extraction
   • Tile Floors
   • Shampoo Carpets
   • Commercial Buildings
   • Repair Carpet
   • Commercial Cleaning
   • Customers Homes
   • WAX Floors

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   Responsibilities:

   • Set dehumidifiers, fans, air purifiers, and other equipment at the work site, ensuring proper setup and removal.
   • Compose written reports of data collect from patient evaluation and present to department chief for thorough analysis of patient diagnosis.
   • Maintain EKG procedure room, including detail management of computerize patient check-in system.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, carpet technicians' average salary in mississippi is 41% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level carpet technicians 37% less than senior-level carpet technicians.
   • Certifications. A carpet technician 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 carpet technician's salary.

   Average carpet technician salary

   $16.67hourly

   $34,680 yearly

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   Entry-level carpet technician salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

4. Writing a carpet technician job description

   A good carpet technician job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a carpet technician job description:

   Carpet technician job description example

   The Rock Family of Companies is made up of nearly 100 separate businesses spanning fintech, sports, entertainment, real estate, startups and more. We're united by our culture - a drive to find a better way that fuels our commitment to our clients, our community and our team members. We believe in and build inclusive workplaces, where every voice is heard and diverse perspectives are welcomed. Working for a company in the Family is about more than just a job - it's about having the opportunity to become the best version of yourself.
   
   Rocket Central is a centralized hub that delivers thoughtful and innovative solutions for Rocket Companies . We are the center of operations, technology, marketing, HR, legal, strategy and more that propels our companies forward. Here, we'll give you the opportunity to launch your career and work with various companies, spanning multiple industries from fintech, to auto and real estate. We offer you the tools you'll need to succeed, no matter what stage you're at in your career. You'll be able to master your craft here by working on complex problems in a collaborative culture and challenging yourself to make a real impact.
   Apply today to see all that Rocket Central has to offer!
   
   Minimum Qualifications
   Friendly and professional demeanor Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to operate industrial cleaning machines Ability to lift and move heavy furniture Available to work mornings and evenings/overnights, plus weekends, as needed
   
   Preferred Qualifications
   Proven experience in a similar role Detailed knowledge of cleaning chemicals and machines Previous work experience as a carpet cleaning technician Able to use a variety of cleaning products and equipment Able to stand for extended periods of time Excellent organizational skills Able to complete tasks on time with minimal supervision
   
   Job Summary
   As a Carpet and Upholstery Technician, you'll take on deep cleaning of all carpets in multiple buildings. In this role, you'll perform deep cleaning of floors/carpets, minor maintenance duties such as furniture repair with minimum supervision, and act as a liaison for the team leader, property management company and/or vendors.
   
   Responsibilities
   Assess the state of the floors and carpets and take appropriate action based on findings Apply stain and pre-cleaning treatments to the carpets and floors Carefully remove furniture to access all areas that need to be cleaned Clean carpets and floors using machine and hand-washing techniques Dry carpets using drying machines Reset all furniture to previous location prior to cleaning Up-sell cleaning services and company products Provide invoices and maintain good customer relations
   
   Who We Are
   Rocket Companies is a Detroit-based company made up of businesses that provide simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. The name comes from our flagship business, now known as Rocket Mortgage , which was founded in 1985. Today, we're a publicly traded company involved in many different industries, including mortgages, fintech, real estate, automotive and more. We're insistently different in how we look at the world and are committed to an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard. We're passionate about the work we do, and it shows. We've been ranked #7 on Fortune's list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2022, as well as ranking #1 for Fortune's Best Large Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance List in 2021.
   
   Disclaimer
   This is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position. As with everything in life, things change. The tasks and responsibilities can be changed, added to, removed, amended, deleted and modified at any time by the leadership group.
   
   We are proud equal opportunity employers and committed to providing an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all candidates and team members. Employment decisions, including hiring decisions, are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law.
   
   The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in any hiring or employment practices. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in completing the application and/or participating in the employment application process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Team, The Pulse, at 1-800-411-JOBS.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right carpet technician for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your carpet technician job on Zippia to find and recruit carpet technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting carpet technicians requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 carpet technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect carpet technician 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 also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

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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