How to hire a junior network technician

How to hire a junior network technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step junior network technician hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a junior network technician, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect junior network technician also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of junior network technician salaries for various roles:

   Type of Junior Network Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Junior Network Technician	Computer networks are critical parts of almost every organization. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks.	$14-28
   Network Engineer	A network engineer is responsible for managing a network system, monitoring its performance, and upgrading its features to optimize performance and boost efficiency. Network engineers also create new systems, designing them based on clients' specifications and business needs... Show more	$29-53
   Network Internship	In a network internship, an intern's duties depend on the directives of a manager or supervisor. They typically perform support and beginner tasks, such as processing and organizing documentation, liaising with potential clients through calls and correspondence, greeting visitors, answering inquiries, and running errands... Show more	$12-19

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Switches
   • WAN
   • Software Problems
   • Network Systems
   • Network Devices
   • Windows Server
   • Routers
   • Network Problems
   • VPN
   • Tcp Ip
   • Provisioning
   • PC
   • Cable Management
   • TCP/IP

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   Responsibilities:

   • Develop and manage employee workstations.
   • Experience managing the day-to-day operations of telecommunication services utilize by Astra Zeneca.
   • Harden network security by configuring complex passwords on the routers and switches.
   • Work with Cisco switches for example 6509 and routers would include 2811 and others.
   • Install Cisco routers and hubs.
   • Test the connectivity of PC's by pinging IP addresses.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your junior network technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A junior network technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, junior network technicians' average salary in maine is 44% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level junior network technicians 47% less than senior-level junior network technicians.
   • Certifications. A junior network technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a junior network technician's salary.

   Average junior network technician salary

   $43,366yearly

   $20.85 hourly rate

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   Entry-level junior network technician salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

4. Writing a junior network technician job description

   A junior network 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 a junior network technician job description:

   Junior network technician job description example

   Want to hear something crazy? Cars only spend 5% of their time driving. Where do they spend the other 95%? PARKED!
   
   LAZ Parking is one of the largest and fastest growing parking companies in the country. LAZ operates hundreds of thousands of parking spaces across the country. When it comes to parking, we're the experts!
   
   We are also a PEOPLE FIRST company. We often say, “parking is our industry, but people are our passion.” Our mission is to “create opportunities for our employees and value for our clients”. If you're looking to join a growing company led by passionate people committed to being the best - contact us today!
   The Spirit of the Position: The Network Technician Level 1 is a professional who provides technical support and assistance to customers, whether on the phone or in person. Their primary intention is to ensure LAZ Parking employees satisfaction and ability to properly operate any technology or applications they may be having trouble with. Responsibilities: Serving as the first point of contact for company employees seeking technical assistance over the phone or email Performing on premises and remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent questions Determining the best solution based on the issue and details provided by internal company employees Improves company references by writing and maintaining documentation for internal Knowledge Base system. Maintain service level agreements for employee trouble tickets. Improves system performance by identifying problems and recommending changes. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and maintaining personal networks. Follow-up with customers to ensure issues are resolved Accomplishes information systems and organization mission by completing related results as needed. Escalate issues to the next Tier with next level of difficulty Install, make changes, and repair computer hardware and software Education: Preferred but not required: Associates degree in a technology field or working on obtaining associate's or bachelor's degree in related field. Experience: Basic knowledge of computer troubleshooting and network technologies. Skills: Ability to work to tight timelines. Proficiency with core Microsoft Office 365 Tools (Outlook, Power Point, Excel, and Word). Understanding and experience of parking technology solutions would be an advantage. Excellent logical and problem-solving abilities. Microsoft training and certification will be considered a strong asset. Experience working in a fast-paced environment. Self-motivated and self-directed. Detail oriented in order to keep detailed notes on tickets Highly organized to keep Help desk tickets order Ability to diagnose and resolve basic computer technical issues
   Physical Demands:
   
   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions.
   
   FLSA Status: Exempt
   
   LAZ Parking is an equal opportunity employer. In all our employment practices, including hiring, we are firmly committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, Vietnam era, special disabled, recently separated and other protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. No question in our application process is used for the process of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on such grounds.
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5. Post your job

   To find junior network technicians 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 junior network technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level junior network technicians 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 junior network technician job on Zippia to find and attract quality junior network technician candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit junior network 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.

   If your interviews with junior network technician applicants aren't enough to make a decision, you should also consider including a test project. These are often the best, most straightforward, and least bias-prone ways of determining who will likely succeed in the role. If you don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   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 junior network technician

   Once you've selected the best junior network 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.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new junior network 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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