How to hire a glass installer

How to hire a glass installer, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your glass 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 glass installer for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a glass installer to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a glass installer that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of glass installers.

   Type of Glass Installer	Description	Hourly rate
   Glass Installer	Automotive body and glass repairers restore, refinish, and replace vehicle bodies and frames, windshields, and window glass.	$13-24
   Glass Technician	A glass technician is employed by car dealerships or auto glass replacement companies to help replace cracked or damaged car windscreens and windows. They also treat glass to ensure it withstands heat, sunlight, rain, and snow... Show more	$13-25
   Installer	Installers are assigned to assemble equipment or fixtures in the client's work or home area. They should have extensive knowledge of the product they will install to ensure it works as intended... Show more	$14-24

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Ladders
   • OSHA
   • Windshield Wipers
   • Display Cases
   • Glass Products
   • Store Fronts
   • Commercial Buildings
   • Safety Glass
   • Shower Doors
   • Customer Vehicles
   • Safety Equipment
   • Table Tops
   • Install Windows

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage telecommunications, data and CCTV equipment.
   • Handle all financial matters, including budget, A/P, A/R, taxes, audits and reports to accountant.
   • Lace assembly, primer applications, soldering, encapsulation and hardware application.
   • Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshot breakdowns and repair malfunctioning HVAC systems and components; utilize measuring and testing instruments.
   • Provide training regarding standard methods, practices, principles, tools and equipment used in construction work.

   More glass installer duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your glass installer job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A glass installer salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a glass installer in Nevada may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level glass installer usually earns less than a senior-level glass installer. Additionally, a glass installer with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average glass installer salary

   $37,825yearly

   $18.19 hourly rate

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   Entry-level glass installer salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average glass installer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New Jersey	$46,040	$22
   2	Ohio	$45,074	$22
   3	Maine	$43,508	$21
   4	North Dakota	$40,763	$20
   5	North Carolina	$38,527	$19
   6	California	$38,487	$19
   7	Colorado	$37,165	$18
   8	Indiana	$36,566	$18
   9	Georgia	$36,307	$17
   10	South Carolina	$35,961	$17
   11	Kentucky	$35,184	$17
   12	Texas	$34,831	$17
   13	Arizona	$34,730	$17
   14	Nevada	$34,387	$17
   15	Tennessee	$33,446	$16
   16	Louisiana	$32,840	$16
   17	Oklahoma	$28,592	$14

   Average glass installer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Portland Glass	$47,081	$22.64
   2	Cutting Edge Capital	$37,441	$18.00
   3	ABC Holding Co Inc	$37,338	$17.95
   4	PFS	$36,265	$17.44
   5	Installed Building Products	$35,733	$17.18	44
   6	United Subcontractors - USI	$35,310	$16.98
   7	Phil	$35,274	$16.96
   8	The Glass Guru	$35,255	$16.95	16
   9	Kelly Services	$35,010	$16.83	1
   10	Glass Holdings LLC	$34,483	$16.58	2
   11	Brandywine Auto Parts	$34,456	$16.57	2
   12	Gerber NCS	$33,656	$16.18
   13	ManpowerGroup	$33,311	$16.01	4
   14	Express Employment Indy South	$33,285	$16.00	1
   15	Randstad North America, Inc.	$33,033	$15.88
   16	Elwood Staffing	$32,877	$15.81
   17	Morris	$32,606	$15.68
   18	Automation Personnel Services	$32,049	$15.41	3

4. Writing a glass installer job description

   A glass 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. Below, you can find an example of a glass installer job description:

   Glass installer job description example

   MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8A.M.- 5 P.M.

   LOCATION: MOSES LAKE

   WILLING TO TRAIN THE RIGHT PERSON WHO IS MOTIVATED,WILLING TO LEARN AND BE PRESENT FOR WORK. CANDIDATES WILL ASSIST INSTALLERS WITH TYPICAL AND CUSTOM GLASS INSTALLATION JOBS, LEARNING THE TRADE TO BECOME AN INDEPENDENT GLASS INSTALLER. WE OFFER ROOM FOR FUTURE GROWTH TO BECOME A SKILLED INSTALLER. WE INSTALL RESIDENTAL AND AUTO GLASS.

   SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS :

   KNOW HOW TO USE TOOLS AND BE ABLE TO DO WORK WITHOUT SUPERVISION.

   NEED TO HAVE CUSTOMER SERVICE, VERBAL COMMUNICATION, LISTENING, AND REPORTING SKILLS.

   DEPENDABILITY, ATTENTION TO DETAIL, PROFESSIONALISM, HAVE TECHNICAL SKILLS.

   PRIOR CONSTRUCTION EXERIENCE A PLUS BUT NOT REQUIRED* (FRAMING, AND CUTTING)

   MUST HAVE A CLEAN DRIVING RECORD. ALSO THE ABILITY TO DO SOME HEAVY LIFTING IS A MUST.

   Company DescriptionBBSI started as a staffing company in 1972, and evolved into a Professional Employer Organization. Over time, we saw that we could make a much bigger impact for our clients by facilitating different conversations with business owners. Helping them see what they couldn’t see before is what drives us. So, we changed the way we do business. Today, we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with business owners and are relentless in our pursuit of their success.
   
   Servicing hundreds of businesses in Washington State, BBSI has the expertise and experience to provide you with responsible, skilled and dedicated employees. BBSI provides complete staffing services in the areas of light industrial, production, manufacturing, clerical, administrative, accounting, and customer service. We are devoted to providing you with customer service that is unmatched in our industry. Because of our commitment to quality, BBSI has been one of California's premier staffing companies. Our friendly and professional staffing coordinators will make certain your company is completely satisfied with our services. With our experienced staff, we have proven methods on how to effectively market and maintain our services through experience, education, communication, and providing solutions to our customers' needs.
   
   Our Talent Acquisition recruiters are both client and candidate advocates and walk side by side with both in order to make a successful placement.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right glass 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 glass installers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit glass 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 glass installer job on Zippia to find and recruit glass installer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit glass installers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   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 glass installer

   Once you've selected the best glass 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.

   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 glass installer. 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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