How to hire an electrician technician

How to hire an electrician technician, step by step

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

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your electrician technician 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 an electrician technician for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   An electrician technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, electrician technicians 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.

   This list presents electrician technician salaries for various positions.

   Type of Electrician Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Electrician Technician	Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems in homes, businesses, and factories.	$20-37
   Commercial And Industrial Electrician	A commercial electrician is different from an industrial electrician since both perform in different environments and have distinct training. Commercial electricians are responsible for ensuring that the electrical components and wiring of the structure are working safely and efficiently... Show more	$14-33
   Maintenance Electrician	A maintenance electrician is responsible for monitoring the electrical systems of a building, inspecting the wiring and cables for any malfunctions, and perform preventive maintenance as needed to ensure its safety and efficiency. Maintenance electricians upgrade electrical network systems for optimal performance and replacing faulty wiring, as well as installing new equipment in the building as the management advises... Show more	$22-39

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • PLC
   • Hand Tools
   • Electrical Systems
   • Preventive Maintenance
   • Electrical Equipment
   • Ac Dc
   • Electrical Schematics
   • Test Equipment
   • Electrical Troubleshooting
   • Switches
   • Control Systems
   • OSHA
   • HMI
   • Production Equipment

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   Responsibilities:

   • Work with delta controls, backnet, citrx and Johnson building automation controls.
   • Maintain CNC lathes and mills.
   • Measure, cut, bend and install EMT and RMC conduits.
   • Analyze and implement on the NEC rules and regulations.
   • Repair or replace ac drive systems in the labeling and packing dept
   • Provide assistance in testing and commissioning automation systems (SCADA).

   More electrician technician duties

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, electrician technicians' average salary in florida is 49% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level electrician technicians earn 45% less than senior-level electrician technicians.
   • Certifications. An electrician technician 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 an electrician technician's salary.

   Average electrician technician salary

   $57,813yearly

   $27.79 hourly rate

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   Entry-level electrician technician salary

   $42,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 24, 2025

   Average electrician technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$74,836	$36
   2	Oregon	$69,968	$34
   3	Massachusetts	$65,552	$32
   4	New York	$65,107	$31
   5	Nevada	$64,758	$31
   6	Pennsylvania	$63,237	$30
   7	Maine	$57,552	$28
   8	Illinois	$56,252	$27
   9	Wisconsin	$55,662	$27
   10	Arizona	$55,610	$27
   11	Ohio	$54,881	$26
   12	Michigan	$54,445	$26
   13	Colorado	$53,988	$26
   14	Indiana	$53,744	$26
   15	Kentucky	$52,666	$25
   16	Tennessee	$52,356	$25
   17	North Carolina	$47,690	$23
   18	Texas	$46,172	$22
   19	Kansas	$45,484	$22
   20	Arkansas	$45,149	$22

   Average electrician technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Nabors Industries	$78,494	$37.74	15
   2	Harley-Davidson	$77,195	$37.11	1
   3	Eastman	$76,010	$36.54
   4	Anheuser-Busch	$74,422	$35.78	56
   5	Navistar	$73,340	$35.26	4
   6	Independence Contract Drilling	$72,409	$34.81
   7	Sensient Technologies	$69,511	$33.42	3
   8	Frito-Lay	$69,078	$33.21	11
   9	International Trucks	$67,985	$32.69
   10	Southern California Edison	$67,512	$32.46	1
   11	Hexcel	$65,881	$31.67	2
   12	Cooper Tire & Rubber	$65,848	$31.66
   13	UPS	$65,682	$31.58	39
   14	Wegmans Food Markets	$65,561	$31.52
   15	General Electric	$65,264	$31.38	18
   16	WestRock	$64,855	$31.18	59
   17	Mondelēz International	$64,726	$31.12	11
   18	Emerson	$64,641	$31.08	20
   19	Style Crest	$64,609	$31.06	6
   20	International Paper	$64,268	$30.90	98

4. Writing an electrician technician job description

   An electrician 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 an electrician technician job description:

   Electrician technician job description example

   $5,000 sign on bonus! Emerge is actively recruiting candidates for a direct hire Electrical Maintenance Technician Job in Alden, NY. Our client, a manufacturer of quality consumer products is growing and adding to the team. This is a 2nd shift position (3-11:30 M-F). The Electrical Maintenance Technician will apply skills, experience and general knowledge to a wide range of complex tasks to troubleshoot, including hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, mechanical issues with production operations equipment, adjust, install, repair, dissemble, replace, and reassemble and maintain equipment or facilities. The Electrical Maintenance Technician offer a competitive pay rate and excellent benefits including health insurance, 401K, and room for advancement. Our client is offering a sign on bonus of up to $5,000 !

   Responsibilities for the 2nd shift Electrical Maintenance Technician Job near Alden, NY include:

   • Performs monthly preventive maintenance and inspections on all major facility equipment
   • Works with outside contractors, when necessary, which may include procuring parts and services.
   • Performs all general maintenance functions.
   • Assist other departments and engineers with facility and mechanical tasks.
   • Investigates, develops, and implements new process technologies of small to moderate scope.
   • Identify electrical issues in systems or equipment as they occur.
   • Perform unsupervised “walk through” of facility to monitor, check and report on conditions.

   Qualifications

   • High school graduate or equivalent. Associates degree preferred.
   • 5 or more years of maintenance experience in commercial, industrial, or manufacturing environment.
   • Knowledge of refrigeration and mechanical systems and solid trouble-shooting skills. Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, pneumatic & hydraulic pressure systems. Must possess excellent mechanical and basic electrical knowledge, aptitude, and principles.
   • Knowledge of CMMS and preventative maintenance systems and building automation systems is preferred.

   If you are qualified for this position, please click "apply now".Thank you in advance, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

   Who is Emerge? We are a global talent solutions company working with clients all over the world. We deliver managed sales, services, marketing, and business solutions to our clients. We are committed to your success, working quickly and efficiently to provide tangible, measurable results. #INDDH

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find electrician technicians for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your electrician technician job on Zippia to find and attract quality electrician technician candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as constructionjobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit electrician technicians, 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.

   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 electrician technician

   Once you've selected the best electrician technician 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.

   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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new electrician technician. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are 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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