How to hire a glazier apprentice

How to hire a glazier apprentice, step by step

Here's a step-by-step glazier apprentice hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the glazier apprentice you need to hire. Certain glazier apprentice roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a glazier apprentice 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 glazier apprentice that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of glazier apprentice salaries for various roles:

   Type of Glazier Apprentice	Description	Hourly rate
   Glazier Apprentice	Glaziers install glass in windows, skylights, and other fixtures in storefronts and buildings.	$13-26
   Glazier	Glaziers are professional artists who specialize in expressing their art using glass. They are responsible for measuring, cutting, and installing glass windows, window frames, skylights, solarium, and other structures... Show more	$11-25
   Apprentice	An apprentice is responsible for learning specialized tasks on their chosen field through actual job training under the supervision of tenured staff. An apprentice's duties include performing administrative tasks as needed, creating observation reports of daily operations, providing possible recommendations on improving productivity, and adhering to the business' safety standards and regulatory procedures... Show more	$12-24

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Glass Windows
   • Caulking
   • Safety Guidelines
   • Boom Lifts
   • Shower Doors
   • Commercial Buildings
   • Hoisting
   • Glass Doors
   • Clips
   • Door Frames
   • Display Cases
   • Glass Panels
   • Window Frames
   • Tape Measure

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   Responsibilities:

   • install clips and ensure proper alignment and sealant so glazing panels can be hang at night.
   • Construct and deconstruct scaffolding, oil and latex base painting, dry wall repairs, caulking, and wood staining.
   • Integrate technology into curriculum, supplementing class lectures and developing student's researching skills and internet and PowerPoint proficiency.
   • Provide training regarding standard methods, practices, principles, tools and equipment used in construction work.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, glazier apprentices' average salary in nevada is 49% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level glazier apprentices earn 49% less than senior-level glazier apprentices.
   • Certifications. A glazier apprentice 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 glazier apprentice's salary.

   Average glazier apprentice salary

   $39,779yearly

   $19.12 hourly rate

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   Entry-level glazier apprentice salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

4. Writing a glazier apprentice job description

   A job description for a glazier apprentice role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a glazier apprentice job description:

   Glazier apprentice job description example

   Job Title: Glazier Apprentice (Glazing/Construction background)
   Position Type: Full-time
   
   Brand new location opening in Waco, TX! This is an opportunity to join a nationally recognized residential and small commercial glass company. With over 70 locations in the US & Canada (12 in Texas), we are excited to be opening soon in the Waco area. At the Glass Guru of Waco, we specialize in everything glass. We are constantly looking for highly motivated, customer service-oriented individuals who are looking to grow with the company and drive The Glass Guru brand forward. While Glass industry experience is valued and preferred, we are willing to train the right candidate and would like above all someone with the right mindset and work ethic.
   
   Roles & Responsibilities:
   
   Apprentice (Glazing/Construction) - Growing full-service glass company is seeking an experienced Laborer with entry-level Glazing and/or Construction experience to work on a full-time basis. Main duties will include assisting the Lead Glazier with the installation of insulated glass units, replacement windows, shower enclosures, mirrors, and other residential glass applications. Entry-level Glazing and Construction experience is a plus, we are willing to train the right person. Competitive wages are offered, based on experience. Please respond with contact information and/or resume to be considered for immediate hire.
   
   Qualifications & Educational Requirements:
   • HS Diploma or equivalent.
   • All candidates must pass an initial background check. Valid license to drive, and a clean DMV record.
   • Candidates must be physically capable of performing work, in good health, with the ability to lift up to 50-100lbs. unassisted.
   • *Will train the right candidate.
   
   Preferred Skills:
   • Residential glass replacement including single/double pane window glass, shower enclosures, skylights, etc...
   • Residential window/door installation including new construction and retrofit
   • Window/door maintenance, weatherization, and repair
   • Effective troubleshooting skills
   • Excellent verbal/written communications skills

   Glass Guru is a franchise system. Each location is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to Glass Guru Corporate.

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5. Post your job

   To find glazier apprentices 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 glazier apprentices they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level glazier apprentices 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 glazier apprentice job on Zippia to find and attract quality glazier apprentice candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as constructionjobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with glazier apprentice 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.

   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 glazier apprentice

   Once you've decided on a perfect glazier apprentice 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 also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new glazier apprentice first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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