How to hire a copier technician

How to hire a copier technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step copier 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 copier technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new copier technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a copier technician, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect copier 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.

   The following list breaks down different types of copier technicians and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Copier Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Copier Technician		$13-24
   Field Service Technician	Field service technicians are skilled professionals who manage the technical needs of their clients outside the company's physical office space. They are usually on the field to visit their clients and check up on clients' equipment... Show more	$16-39
   Technician	Technicians are skilled professionals who primarily work with technology in different industries. They are knowledgeable about the technical aspects of the various items they work with... Show more	$11-27

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Parts Inventory
   • Excellent Time Management
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Service Calls
   • Xerox
   • Digital Copiers
   • Office Equipment
   • IP
   • PowerPoint
   • Fax Machines
   • Printer Repair
   • Copy Machines
   • Laser Printers

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage all printer relate services with a strong SLA base objective.
   • Manage internal reprographics systems for this architectural firm.
   • Monitor copiers, run laminators, binding machines, cutting machines, stamp machines, etc.
   • Repair and perform periodic maintenance on all analog desktop and production print copiers in the Toshiba brand.
   • Distribute paper for both MFP & printer fleet.
   • Help update InDesign files to process variable print.

   More copier technician duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the copier technician job description is a good way to get more applicants. A copier technician salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a copier technician in Illinois may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level copier technician. Additionally, a copier technician with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average copier technician salary

   $38,796yearly

   $18.65 hourly rate

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   Entry-level copier technician salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average copier technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$50,905	$24
   2	Texas	$45,921	$22
   3	Georgia	$45,087	$22
   4	Colorado	$43,291	$21
   5	Washington	$40,819	$20
   6	Oregon	$40,696	$20
   7	California	$39,985	$19
   8	Pennsylvania	$39,747	$19
   9	Massachusetts	$38,838	$19
   10	New Jersey	$38,764	$19
   11	Minnesota	$37,124	$18
   12	Utah	$37,048	$18
   13	Maryland	$36,971	$18
   14	Virginia	$36,963	$18
   15	District of Columbia	$36,848	$18
   16	Vermont	$36,748	$18
   17	Ohio	$36,408	$18
   18	North Carolina	$35,847	$17
   19	Florida	$35,703	$17
   20	Illinois	$35,390	$17

   Average copier technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Los Alamos National Laboratory	$65,910	$31.69
   2	Draftfcb	$61,318	$29.48
   3	Baptist Health Home Care	$50,529	$24.29	2
   4	Xerox	$44,694	$21.49	14
   5	ABC Imaging	$43,493	$20.91	3
   6	Bosch USA	$43,227	$20.78	4
   7	Stewart Enterprises	$42,861	$20.61
   8	Pacific Office Automation	$42,649	$20.50	39
   9	Solis Mammography	$42,140	$20.26
   10	L3Harris	$40,926	$19.68	15
   11	Logan Health	$40,026	$19.24	1
   12	St. Luke's Health System	$39,591	$19.03	7
   13	St Luke's Hospital & Health Network Inc	$39,338	$18.91
   14	NANA	$38,945	$18.72	21
   15	Shelter Insurance	$38,696	$18.60	1
   16	The New York Public Library	$38,691	$18.60
   17	United Site Services	$38,348	$18.44	63
   18	Dotdash	$38,284	$18.41
   19	BrandMuscle	$38,212	$18.37
   20	California Baptist University	$38,183	$18.36

4. Writing a copier technician job description

   A copier technician 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 copier technician job description:

   Copier technician job description example

   Marco is a one-stop shop for all things business tech. Our employees are "movers and shakers" and our company is always striving to do what's right. Does this sound like a culture you want to be a part of? We're hiring a new team member to help take Marco's technology further - working full-time, Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm.
   
   More about us. We do it all - from copy and print solutions to IT and managed services. We are an organization led by salespeople with 650+ engineers ready to fix any and all issues. We have offices in 12 states and service nationally.
   Join our growing team. You won't regret it.
   
   Are you looking for a technical position that allows you to use your mechanical and customer service skills? Are you a self-starter that can perform with little or no direct supervision? The Field Service Technician is responsible for all aspects of equipment repair at our clients' locations. Technical elements of the job include troubleshooting basic connectivity and mechanical issues. The position requires traveling to client sites and ensuring top-notch customer service. Previous knowledge of copier/printer repair is not required; Marco provides all of the training and tools needed to be successful. Hourly wage plus monthly bonuses apply.
   
   Main Responsibilities:
   
   * Traveling to client sites to troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve copier/printer maintenance and repair issues within a designated territory
   * Managing and maintaining accurate inventory for tools, parts and supplies in vehicle stock
   * Ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction by meeting clients' needs in a courteous, timely and cost effective manner
   * Maintaining current technical knowledge and continuously expanding knowledge of new technology and equipment through provided training
   *
   * Required Qualifications:
   * General mechanical and volt meter experience preferred
   * Proficient with MS Office applications, Outlook and basic networking
   * Strong communication skills in working with technical and non-technical people
   * Must be self-motivated, able to perform with little direct supervision and have excellent time management skills
   
   Benefits:
   
   We're not just competitive when it comes to business tech - we're also pretty proud of what we offer our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance. We also have paid holidays and vacation, 401k with generous company match, flexible spending accounts, employee purchase program, employer-paid life insurance, voluntary-term life insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident benefits, and pet insurance. Yes, we care about your furry family too.
   
   To apply (and to learn more about what makes us great), visit: www.marconet.com/careers
   
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5. Post your job

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

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with copier technician 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 copier technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect copier 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 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 copier technician. 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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