How to hire an installation technician

How to hire an installation technician, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your installation 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 installation technician 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 an installation technician 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 an installation technician that fits the bill.

   This list presents installation technician salaries for various positions.

   Type of Installation Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Installation Technician	Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, also known as telecom technicians, set up and maintain devices or equipment that carry communications signals, connect to telephone lines, and access the Internet.	$13-23
   Broadband Technician	A broadband technician specializes in installing and maintaining telecommunication systems such as telephone lines, broadband internet, and cable television. Their job usually entails traveling to different residential areas or business establishments to perform on-site installations, inspections, or disconnections... Show more	$15-25
   Low Voltage Technician	A low voltage technician is responsible for monitoring and installing low-voltage cables and systems for electronic equipment and communication devices. Low voltage technicians analyze blueprints and schematics to connect the cables safely and accurately... Show more	$14-24

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Ladders
   • Hand Tools
   • Work Ethic
   • Broadband
   • GPS
   • HVAC
   • Plumbing
   • Security Systems
   • Crawl Spaces
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • OSHA
   • Strong Customer Service
   • Ongoing Maintenance

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   Responsibilities:

   • Project manage the complete installation of power and floor space of Nortel wireless switches.
   • Install, manage, and troubleshoot CAT3, CAT5, CAT6, and fiber optic infrastructures throughout the greater Tulsa area.
   • Train to build and verify customer routers, TCP/IP addresses ad gateways.
   • Inspect buildings, interpret blueprints, and laid out cable lines for telephone, internet, and cable TV.
   • Install telecommunications equipment including fire-suppression systems, switches, routers, multiplexers and cable trays.
   • Switch include 25 DMS bays , 2 PDC's and all associate cables.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the installation technician job description is a good way to get more applicants. An installation technician salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an installation technician in Florida may be lower than in Washington, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level installation technician. Additionally, an installation technician with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average installation technician salary

   $38,043yearly

   $18.29 hourly rate

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   Entry-level installation technician salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average installation technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$44,900	$22
   2	California	$41,825	$20
   3	Oregon	$40,679	$20
   4	Massachusetts	$40,659	$20
   5	New Jersey	$40,321	$19
   6	Connecticut	$39,526	$19
   7	Colorado	$39,442	$19
   8	Nevada	$38,696	$19
   9	New York	$38,624	$19
   10	Ohio	$38,051	$18
   11	Pennsylvania	$37,864	$18
   12	Virginia	$37,469	$18
   13	Kansas	$37,458	$18
   14	Kentucky	$37,210	$18
   15	Missouri	$37,170	$18
   16	Wisconsin	$37,075	$18
   17	Texas	$37,022	$18
   18	North Carolina	$36,608	$18
   19	Maine	$35,574	$17
   20	Oklahoma	$35,482	$17

   Average installation technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Pella	$55,217	$26.55	20
   2	Moffitt Cancer Center	$51,418	$24.72	6
   3	Marvin and	$48,160	$23.15	9
   4	Camping World	$47,785	$22.97	39
   5	Google	$47,133	$22.66	10
   6	Johnson Controls	$46,901	$22.55	487
   7	Granite Construction	$46,433	$22.32	12
   8	Twin Cities Stores	$45,872	$22.05
   9	EcoWater Systems	$45,235	$21.75
   10	Hussmann	$44,705	$21.49	156
   11	Philadelphia Museum of Art	$44,046	$21.18
   12	Siemens	$43,860	$21.09	62
   13	Motorola Solutions	$43,800	$21.06	8
   14	FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies	$43,731	$21.02	6
   15	Ferguson Enterprises	$43,609	$20.97	12
   16	SunPower	$43,558	$20.94
   17	Danaher	$43,558	$20.94	89
   18	Alamo Group	$43,512	$20.92	10
   19	Jim Glover Chevy	$43,417	$20.87
   20	Analogic	$43,388	$20.86	12

4. Writing an installation technician job description

   An installation 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. Below, you can find an example of an installation technician job description:

   Installation technician job description example

   PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION:
   
   Installation of HVAC systems, hood systems, refrigeration systems, food service equipment, ceilings, millwork, POS and shelving in new stores, rebuilds, and remodels. Install new equipment for roll-outs of new menu items.
   
   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (other duties may be assigned) Installation and troubleshoot refrigeration equipment, HVAC unit, duct work, food service equipment, hood systems and shelving according to action plan and quality standards. Conform to all safety regulations Follow and understand instructions, such as blueprints, floor plans, wiring diagrams. Complete accurate paperwork, including work orders, labor hours, warranty cards, equipment transfers, new store checklist, DOT logs, post trip vehicle inspections forms, and weekly transaction logs for procurement cards. Barcode and document equipment for tracking of warranties, analyzing reliability, maintenance issues, and technical support. Efficiently be able to independently at an active job site or open store. REQUIREMENTS: (Equivalent combinations of education, licenses, certifications and/or experience may be considered)
   
   Education High School Diploma/GED preferred Technical and / or Trade training preferred Experience Minimum of two years related experience preferred Licenses/Certifications Valid Driver's License required EPA certifications license I and II preferred Tools & Equipment Hand tools (hammer, measuring devices, wrench, level, etc.) Power Hand tools (saws, drill press, grinders, sanders, etc.) Welding tools (torch, plasma cutter, welder, etc.) Motorized Equipment (generators, pressure washer, fork lift, etc.) Reclaimer, balometer ABOUT SHEETZ
   Sheetz, Inc. is a fast-growing, family-owned, food/convenience company that has been in business since 1952. Sheetz has over 600 locations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and North Carolina.
   
   Our mission at Sheetz has been to meet the needs of customers on the go. Of course, things have changed over those nearly 70 years. Life is faster and busier, and customers expect us to be there when they need us most. One thing that hasn't changed is our commitment to our customers, our employees and the communities in which we operate. Sheetz donates millions of dollars every year to the charities it holds dear.
   
   RequiredPreferredJob Industries Food & Restaurant

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit installation 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you 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 installation technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect installation technician 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 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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