How to hire a glazier

How to hire a glazier, step by step

Here's a step-by-step glazier 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 job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new glazier
• 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 you need to hire. Certain glazier 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 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 that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of glaziers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Glazier	Description	Hourly rate
   Glazier	Glaziers install glass in windows, skylights, and other fixtures in storefronts and buildings.	$11-25

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Ladders
   • Work Ethic
   • Scaffolding
   • Display Cases
   • Hand Tools
   • OSHA
   • Clips
   • Window Frames
   • Seal Joints
   • Caulking
   • Delivery Truck
   • Table Tops
   • Glass Products
   • Tape Measure

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   Responsibilities:

   • Perform service and warranty repair work on all types of door closers, storefront doors, slidingglass doors, revolving doors.
   • Install glass in skylights using ladders and tools.
   • Operate boom lifts, set up scaffolding and install commercial glass.
   • Familiarize self with and follow the policies and regulations of OSHA.
   • Determine plumb of walls and ceilings, using plumb lines and levels.
   • Improve the safety standards on job sites, working with OSHA, etc.

   More glazier duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your glazier job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A glazier 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 glazier in Rhode Island may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level glazier usually earns less than a senior-level glazier. Additionally, a glazier 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 glazier salary

   $35,631yearly

   $17.13 hourly rate

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   Entry-level glazier salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average glazier salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$55,019	$26
   2	Wisconsin	$49,632	$24
   3	California	$46,112	$22
   4	Utah	$41,807	$20
   5	Washington	$39,960	$19
   6	Connecticut	$39,657	$19
   7	Massachusetts	$38,219	$18
   8	Colorado	$36,653	$18
   9	Ohio	$35,394	$17
   10	Virginia	$33,377	$16
   11	Michigan	$32,840	$16
   12	Arizona	$31,731	$15
   13	Oklahoma	$30,372	$15
   14	Florida	$30,064	$14
   15	Texas	$26,755	$13
   16	Nevada	$26,113	$13

   Average glazier salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Princeton University	$77,824	$37.42
   2	Portland Glass	$56,496	$27.16
   3	University of Wisconsin System	$48,235	$23.19
   4	Kelly Services	$36,073	$17.34	1
   5	Workbox Staffing	$35,881	$17.25	1
   6	Tradesmen International	$35,452	$17.04	34
   7	Simmons Energy	$35,047	$16.85
   8	CERTIFIED INC.	$34,800	$16.73
   9	United Subcontractors - USI	$34,513	$16.59
   10	Aerotek	$34,250	$16.47	27
   11	Carlson’s Appliances	$33,660	$16.18
   12	PeopleReady	$32,333	$15.54
   13	Express Employment Indy South	$31,223	$15.01	1
   14	Elwood Staffing	$30,193	$14.52

4. Writing a glazier job description

   A job description for a glazier 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 job description:

   Glazier job description example

   Do you enjoy working with your hands? Join a team of professionals who are known in the glass industry as highly skilled and trusted craftsmen. This is an opportunity to learn a marketable and in-demand trade with Portland Glass, a leader in the industry for 75 years.
   
   Employees appreciate the competitive pay, team camaraderie, and opportunity to advance. Portland Glass loves to promote people internally.
   Portland Glass is looking for a motivated individual to train to become a Glazier /Glass Installer .
   
   This job entails working closely with a team, servicing commercial clients, by completing large-scale, or long-term projects. A desire to learn new skills and willingness to interact with people is a must.
   
   What we are proud to offer you :
   
   + + Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
   
   + Full benefits package - Including medical, dental, vision, and gap insurance, short and long term disability
   
   + Equity Program
   
   + Referral bonus
   
   + Financial incentives - Milestone anniversary/tenure programs, and incentives for safety and clocking in/out correctly
   
   + Discounts - Enjoy dress code, footwear, and entertainment discounts
   
   + Top notch culture - Team spirit and camaraderie with management that genuinely cares about employees is the Portland Glass way.
   
   + Training program - Portland Glass will pay for OSHA certification, lift and fall hazard training, as well as extensive on the job training by employees who have been trained to teach others.
   
   + Advancement - From here, you could move into a lead, manager, or fabrication position. The Portland Glass President has successfully promoted through the organization.
   
   + Open door policy grants employees access to everyone
   
   + Stable company - Portland Glass has been a leader in the industry for 75 years.
   
   + Portland Glass reputation - Clients expect the quality that comes with the Portland Glass name.
   
   Portland Glass has been doing business in the New England Market for 75 years. PG is headquartered in Portland Maine, has 33 shops, 2 fabrication facilities and a customer service center.
   
   Portland Glass is looking for an employee that is willing to learn the glass trade and grow into an experienced, responsible and skillful glazier.
   
   Areas of Accountability
   
   Glazing
   
   + Assists with the installation of commercial projects to meet installation specifications and project timelines.
   
   + Willing to learn and demonstrate a high degree of skill in commercial glazing projects
   
   + Prepared to learn the overall glass trade and build a career with experienced glaziers
   
   Education:
   
   + High school diploma or equivalent.
   
   Experience:
   
   + Experience is not necessary
   
   + Evidence of ability to work well with others
   
   + Safety certifications are preferred, but not necessary at time of hire (lift certification, OSHA 10, Fall protection).
   
   Personal characteristics:
   
   + Must possess a strong work ethic, interpersonal skills and organizational skills
   
   + Must be honest and trustworthy with a commitment to satisfy all customer needs
   
   + Must have an open mind and willing to learn from experienced team members
   
   + Must be a team player
   
   Working Conditions / Physical Demands:
   
   + Freedom of movement on a regular basis, operating office machines, equipment, and handling light materials and supplies in a typical office environment and shop setting.
   
   + May spend extended periods operating desktop computer, requiring hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity; and communicating face-to-face, on the telephone and in writings.
   
   + Physical activity requires walking, climbing, bending, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting and stooping.
   
   + Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
   
   + Apply today and learn more about the opportunity!

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit glaziers, 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 glazier

   Once you've decided on a perfect glazier 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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new glazier. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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