What is a crew leader installer and how to become one

Key steps to become a crew leader installer

1. Explore crew leader installer education requirements

   Most common crew leader installer degrees

   High School Diploma

   41.1 %

   Bachelor's

   24.3 %

   Associate

   19.6 %

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2. Start to develop specific crew leader installer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Roofing	20.96%
   Ladders	19.82%
   Electrical Equipment	17.60%
   PV	13.36%
   Windows	9.50%

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3. Complete relevant crew leader installer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New crew leader installers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a crew leader installer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real crew leader installer resumes.

4. Research crew leader installer duties and responsibilities

   • Manage crews for mowing residents and businesses
   • Perform every aspect of the HVAC trade and build/facilities maintenance.
   • Complete installation of most CCTV systems, access controls, intrusion detection and fire detection equipment.
   • Supervise the installation of new home HVAC systems including electrical wiring, duct work, and plumbing.

5. Get crew leader installer experience

   Generally, it takes more than 10 years to become a crew leader installer. The most common roles before becoming a crew leader installer include installer, crew leader team lead and cashier.

6. Apply for crew leader installer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a crew leader installer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams