How to hire a lead field technician

How to hire a lead field technician, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The lead field technician hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect lead field 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.

   This list presents lead field technician salaries for various positions.

   Type of Lead Field Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Lead Field Technician	Environmental science and protection technicians monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution and contamination, including those affecting public health. In addition, they work to ensure that environmental violations are prevented.	$11-32
   Laboratory Analyst	A Laboratory Analyst helps conduct experiments, run laboratory tests, and analyze results. They compile and record data for the documentation needed for testing and report preparation.	$14-29
   Environmental Services Supervisor	Environmental services supervisors direct and administer a healthcare facility's housekeeping program to maintain sanitation and occupational health. They help departments in charge of the cleanup, sanitation, pest control, housekeeping, and laundry... Show more	$14-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Data Collection
   • GPS
   • Technical Support
   • Preventative Maintenance
   • Fiber Optic
   • RF
   • Test Equipment
   • QC
   • Rectifiers
   • QA
   • POS
   • Field Testing
   • PC

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Lead training, operations, user hardware and software support, and logbook oversight.
   • Work directly with Crestron representatives to insure proper deployment and operations of all control devices and A/V systems.
   • Navigate in remote forest habitat with compass, aerial map, and GPS unit.
   • Call in on a very complex issue involving some RF interference at a local TV station.
   • Determine the best course of action to resolve loss of connectivity, virus attack or RF issues.
   • Provide training, schedule projects and ensure all new PC's are imaged and ready for delivery.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the lead field technician job description is a good way to get more applicants. A lead field 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 a lead field technician in North Dakota may be lower than in Nevada, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level lead field technician. Additionally, a lead field technician with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average lead field technician salary

   $40,838yearly

   $19.63 hourly rate

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   Entry-level lead field technician salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average lead field technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$53,065	$26
   2	Nevada	$52,773	$25
   3	Texas	$51,952	$25
   4	Virginia	$47,798	$23
   5	Massachusetts	$45,662	$22
   6	Illinois	$45,476	$22
   7	Louisiana	$44,955	$22
   8	Maryland	$44,150	$21
   9	Washington	$43,706	$21
   10	New York	$43,417	$21
   11	Alabama	$42,992	$21
   12	Arizona	$42,775	$21
   13	Utah	$42,075	$20
   14	Florida	$41,950	$20
   15	Colorado	$41,936	$20
   16	Missouri	$41,736	$20
   17	Minnesota	$40,492	$19
   18	Georgia	$39,319	$19
   19	Kentucky	$38,942	$19
   20	Iowa	$38,843	$19

   Average lead field technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Schneider Electric Industrial Services	$67,204	$32.31	84
   2	Novo Nordisk	$58,097	$27.93	1
   3	Battelle	$54,627	$26.26	16
   4	Intertek	$50,915	$24.48	25
   5	UGI	$49,615	$23.85	3
   6	Medtronic	$47,891	$23.02	86
   7	Northrop Grumman	$45,103	$21.68	68
   8	Genentech	$44,211	$21.26	5
   9	Solar.com	$41,016	$19.72	3
   10	Raytheon Technologies	$40,771	$19.60	18
   11	Ukpeagvik IOoOupiat Corporation	$40,175	$19.31	5
   12	Honeywell	$39,591	$19.03	130
   13	Amazon	$39,190	$18.84	54
   14	ButterflyMX	$39,120	$18.81
   15	Veev	$39,118	$18.81
   16	Logicalis	$39,080	$18.79
   17	Peloton Group	$38,623	$18.57
   18	Florida Power and Light	$38,477	$18.50	71
   19	A.I.S	$38,463	$18.49
   20	Tucson Unified School District	$38,189	$18.36	1

4. Writing a lead field technician job description

   A job description for a lead field technician 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 lead field technician job description:

   Lead field technician job description example

   The Field Risk Officer works in Business Banking's Risk Management group at Chase Bank. He/she manages an assigned portfolio of adversely graded commercial credit relationships for the purpose of exiting, reducing or mitigating loss exposure to clients determined to represent an unacceptable level of risk.
   
   Manages a portfolio of problem credit relationships and executing a \"stay\" or \"leave\" risk strategy with a goal of minimizing credit loss exposure. Relationships managed by a Field Risk Officer have not deteriorated to the point of requiring litigation or liquidation.
   
   Reporting as a member of a team assigned in the Business Banking's Special Credits Group (SCG) the FRO will focus on the structural and behavioral aspects of the credit. Relationships assigned may experience declining financial trends together with other complex issues, which will require a comprehensive analysis and creative solution. Success as a FRO is reliant on a broad knowledge of finance, accounting and credit analysis. A separate team within SCG is in place to manage credits involving litigation, liquidation of assets, SBA repurchase, bankruptcy, death of guarantor/owner, on non-accrual status, or similar type issues.
   
   Proactively monitors and may consult on select marginal pass rated credits managed by BRMs that have been identified as high-risk borrowers through portfolio reviews with BRM teams, or individual credit reviews by the BLC and/or Risk Management.
   
   Reviews existing loan documentation to correct any errors and omissions and evaluates client's financial strength and capacity to repay outstanding debt. Ensures collateral lien is perfected and determines current collateral value.
   
   Develops appropriate strategy and timeline for exit/action; including payoff, note sale nomination, exposure reduction, or plan of action to protect and improve the bank's position. Negotiates a satisfactory restructure of the credit facilities and obtains additional collateral and/or guarantees as needed. Meets with borrowers as appropriate to actively manage the relationship and communicate expectations. Leverages the knowledge and expertise to other Risk Management partners as appropriate.
   
   Documents all contacts, agreements and discussions with the client in PMCS. Completes monthly status reports and quarterly problem loan updates for managed relationships, and other reporting as needed to management in Risk and Sales according to Firm-wide policy and Business Banking Risk Requirements.
   Skills & Experience:
   
   5+years of traditional underwriting experience, proven experience in identifying & restructuring problem loans, and experienced in managing customer relationships including deposit risk issues. Formally credit trained or equivalent experience, and workout experience preferred. Working knowledge of Chase's credit philosophy, firm-wide policies, Business Banking Risk Requirements, collateral perfection, and loan documentation.
   
   Attributes :
   Proven ability to drive results through influencing others. Self-starter, independent thinker, and self-reliant. Ability to formulate and articulate objective views based on quantitative and qualitative analysis. Partner well with cross functional teams. Excellent written & verbal communication skills with clients and partners. Presents ideas clearly to a mix of audiences.
   
   Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.
   
   We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
   
   The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the "WELL Health-Safety Rating" for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.
   
   As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Employees are expected to follow the Firm's current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm's vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.
   
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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting lead field technicians requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   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 lead field technician

   Once you have selected a candidate for the lead field technician position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new lead field 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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