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How to hire a crew leader installer

Crew leader installer hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring crew leader installers in the United States:

  • In the United States, the median cost per hire a crew leader installer is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new crew leader installer to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire a crew leader installer, step by step

To hire a crew leader installer, you should create an ideal candidate profile, determine a budget, and post and promote your job. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to hire a crew leader installer:

Here's a step-by-step crew leader 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 crew leader installer job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new crew leader installer
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist
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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    Before you post your crew leader installer job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a crew leader installer for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

    Determine employee vs contractor status
    Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

    A crew leader installer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, crew leader 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.

    Here's a comparison of crew leader installer salaries for various roles:

    Type of Crew Leader InstallerDescriptionHourly rate
    Crew Leader Installer$18-35
    Electrical ForemanAn electrical foreman is a professional who is responsible for supervising power linesmen and electricians in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical power lines or electrical systems. Electrical foremen conduct periodic inspections at a construction site to ensure that materials and supplies are available... Show more$17-34
    General ForemanUsing their knowledge and expertise of all construction disciplines, a general foreman plans and oversees operations within a construction site to ensure that everything is running smoothly. They are typically in charge of conducting regular inspections, coordinating with engineers and architects, managing the budget and expenditures, supervising workers, and ensuring that the project moves according to the desired time frame... Show more$17-29
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Roofing
    • Ladders
    • Electrical Equipment
    • PV
    • Windows
    • Solar Panels
    • Safety Procedures
    • HVAC
    • Office Furniture
    • Service Calls
    • RAN
    • Customer Satisfaction
    • DOT
    • Troubleshoot
    Check all skills
    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.
    • Install fire alarm, security and CCTV systems for jobs ranging from residential homes to public school systems.
    • Crew leadership integral in reputation among project partners for a consistently high quality of work that frequently exceeds expectations.
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  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your crew leader installer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A crew leader installer salary can vary based on several factors:
    • Location. For example, crew leader installers' average salary in mississippi is 45% less than in connecticut.
    • Seniority. Entry-level crew leader installers earn 48% less than senior-level crew leader installers.
    • Certifications. A crew leader 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 crew leader installer's salary.

    Average crew leader installer salary

    $53,077yearly

    $25.52 hourly rate

    Entry-level crew leader installer salary
    $38,000 yearly salary
    Updated January 23, 2026

    Average crew leader installer salary by state

    RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
    1Illinois$67,113$32
    2New York$64,499$31
    3Washington$60,471$29
    4California$58,475$28
    5Minnesota$56,854$27
    6Oregon$56,840$27
    7Ohio$55,544$27
    8Pennsylvania$54,117$26
    9Colorado$53,451$26
    10Florida$52,555$25
    11Missouri$52,439$25
    12Virginia$52,064$25
    13Nevada$51,513$25
    14Michigan$51,351$25
    15Wisconsin$51,079$25
    16North Carolina$50,168$24
    17Indiana$49,046$24
    18Texas$44,193$21
    19Kansas$43,183$21
    20Arkansas$41,181$20

    Average crew leader installer salary by company

    RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rateJob openings
    1Andersen$60,633$29.1517
    2Builders FirstSource$58,528$28.1425
    3Blue Raven Solar$57,552$27.67
    4Thompson Creek Window$54,829$26.36
    5Green Solar Technologies$53,011$25.493
    6Nina Sargent$52,718$25.35
    7TOTAL Mechanical$52,071$25.031
    8The Bruce Company$51,893$24.952
    9Vincent Lighting Systems$51,106$24.572
    10Shipley Energy$51,016$24.53
    11Texas Department of Transportation$46,802$22.50
    12Erie Homes for Children and Adults$39,031$18.765
  4. Writing a crew leader installer job description

    A crew leader 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 crew leader installer job description:

    Crew leader installer job description example

    $12,000 SIGN ON BONUS*

    You're looking for a job for a reason...

    You're tired of where you're working?

    Maybe you don't feel like you're getting paid what you deserve?

    Maybe you don't like your boss and don't feel like he/she supports you?

    Maybe you just don't like your company-and you know there's something better?

    The bottom line is: You're tired. You need a change.

    And we can help you at Total Mechanical Systems .

    You simply need to be highly motivated ; love to be part of a team , but works well individually; welcome learning new things ; enjoy interacting with people ; and be ready for a new challenge every single day ... If you meet these requirements, I want to talk to YOU! And I ask that you apply!

    What's in it for you? Excellent question! You want to work for us because I can promise you a new career that you'll love filled with:

    Great money! Our top performers are among the highest paid team in CT . You'll have unlimited earning potential with our Generous Bonus programs

    Great benefits!

    100% Paid Health Insurance

    100% Paid Dental Insurance

    100% Paid Vision Insurance

    100% Paid Life insurance

    3% Match Retirement

    Disability

    NO mandatory weekends

    12 days PTO after 90 days

    6 Paid Holidays (Even if they land on a weekend!)

    Company Supplied IPAD

    Company Supplied Cell Phone

    Company Supplied Vehicle with company tools (Propress/ACR press)

    Tool Co-op (If your tools break on our job we buy you new ones)

    Carhartt Uniforms washed weekly. Winter and Summer Shirts/Pants/Jackets/Hats

    Company Supplied Water

    Company Supplied Ice

    Company Supplied coolers

    Company Supplied coffee year round

    Great opportunity! (In house Marketing department Keeping you busy year-round! No sitting at home and worrying!)

    Growth potential! (We grow every year, which means we're looking for future managers! Ask about our Career path plans )

    Continual training & education! (In house Live fire training facility, On staff teachers and proctors....ask about our 6 week quick train program! )

    And most importantly: PERSONAL SATISFACTION DOING A JOB YOU WILL LOVE!!!

    You want to work for a business that believes and supports YOU!!! In fact, we operate this company using the "TRIPLE WIN" model...

    3 Reasons You'll LOVE Working for Us ...

    1. Our employees must win! We realize that the only way to have happy customers is to have a happy team of people serving them! We do everything imaginable to support our people, lift them up to make them better, and ensure that they're successful. And for doing a great job, they receive tremendous financial rewards-as well as incredible career satisfaction. This is a workplace you'll enjoy being a part of.

    2. Our customers must win! We do everything imaginable to ensure that our customers are 100% satisfied and absolutely love our services. If they don't, we do whatever is necessary to make them wildly happy they did business with us-so much so that they insist on telling their friends and family!

    3. Our company must win ! We believe if we've done absolutely everything possible to make sure our customers win and our employees win, we will naturally win. And we must win-and be financially successful-to help more customers and provide more opportunity for our employees and their families.

    Requirements:

    · MUST be able to pass regular drug testing and background checks

    · MUST have a valid driver's license and a relatively clean driving record

    · MUST have excellent customer service skills

    · Basic mechanical aptitude, and ability to perform regular manual labor

    · Basic computer skills

    · Be able to learn by observation and hands-on experience

    · Follow routine verbal and written instructions

    · Have effective communication skills with coworkers, management, and customers

    · Be open to learning new things and applying them quickly

    Now, if that's the type of company that you'd like to work for-and I hope it is-please, please, please apply. I would love a chance to talk with you-and get to know you better. Let's make sure we're an ideal fit for each other.

    Thanks for taking time to read our post.

    Nick Dell'Aera - President
    Russell Dillon - Vice President
    Total Mechanical Systems / Total Bath Systems / Total Fuel Service

    Total Mechanical Systems LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

    Total Mechanical Systems LLC requires all positions successfully pass a post-offer drug test and background check.


    * licensed technicians only, paid out after initial 90 days completed over 9 month period

  5. Post your job

    To find the right crew leader installer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

    • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
    • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with crew leader installers they would recommend.
    • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit crew leader installers who meet your education requirements.
    • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your crew leader installer job on Zippia to find and attract quality crew leader installer candidates.
    • Use niche websites such as constructionjobs.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    During your first interview to recruit crew leader installers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

    You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 crew leader installer

    Once you've selected the best crew leader installer candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

    You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

    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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How much does it cost to hire a crew leader installer?

Recruiting crew leader installers involves both the one-time costs of hiring and the ongoing costs of adding a new employee to your team. Your spending during the hiring process will mostly be on things like promoting the job on job boards, reviewing and interviewing candidates, and onboarding the new hire. Ongoing costs will obviously involve the employee's salary, but also may include things like benefits.

Crew leader installers earn a median yearly salary is $53,077 a year in the US. However, if you're looking to find crew leader installers for hire on a contract or per-project basis, hourly rates typically range between $18 and $35.

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