How to hire a lead specialist technician

How to hire a lead specialist technician, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a lead specialist 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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   A lead specialist technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, lead specialist technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of lead specialist technicians and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Lead Specialist Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Lead Specialist Technician	Computer support specialists provide help and advice to people and organizations using computer software or equipment. Some, called computer network support specialists, support information technology (IT) employees within their organization... Show more	$37-61
   Technical Team Lead	The responsibilities of a technical team lead revolve around overseeing the progress and performance of a technical team, ensuring they are functioning efficiently. They mostly delegate tasks, manage schedules, set goals, produce reports and presentations, respond to correspondence, and coordinate with staff, clients, and other department personnel to ensure accuracy and timeliness for all projects... Show more	$31-58
   Technician Support Team Leader	The Technician Support Team Leader is tasked with leading and training the technical support team. As a team leader, you will be required to organize scheduled staff reviews and communicate new procedures and policies with them... Show more	$30-58

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Java
   • JavaScript
   • UI
   • Code Reviews
   • Technical Support
   • SME
   • SharePoint
   • PC
   • Architecture
   • Production Environment
   • Technical Assistance
   • Mac
   • J2EE
   • Asset Management

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage client relations and coordinate the project effectively between onsite and offshore.
   • Provide page layout and production work for website development using HTML, XML, and CSS.
   • Support to various platforms (UNIX, LINUX, AIX).
   • Participate on a task force with java architects that stabilize a load-balanced/distribute J2EE SOA.
   • Develop some experience with SNA on Unix and NT boxes.
   • Used Jquery Javascript library and JSONfor implementing AJAX functionality and making use of inbuilt widgets.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, lead specialist technicians' average salary in oklahoma is 33% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level lead specialist technicians earn 39% less than senior-level lead specialist technicians.
   • Certifications. A lead specialist technician 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 lead specialist technician's salary.

   Average lead specialist technician salary

   $99,433yearly

   $47.80 hourly rate

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   Entry-level lead specialist technician salary

   $77,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average lead specialist technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$130,124	$63
   2	District of Columbia	$116,711	$56
   3	New York	$111,707	$54
   4	Virginia	$109,132	$52
   5	Michigan	$108,787	$52
   6	New Jersey	$108,112	$52
   7	Ohio	$107,959	$52
   8	Massachusetts	$104,171	$50
   9	Maryland	$100,863	$48
   10	Illinois	$99,951	$48
   11	Pennsylvania	$98,993	$48
   12	Louisiana	$98,321	$47
   13	Tennessee	$97,929	$47
   14	Connecticut	$97,428	$47
   15	Arizona	$96,433	$46
   16	New Mexico	$95,173	$46
   17	Texas	$93,604	$45
   18	Missouri	$92,521	$44
   19	Minnesota	$91,856	$44
   20	Georgia	$89,870	$43

   Average lead specialist technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Google	$146,454	$70.41	49
   2	Citi	$128,158	$61.61	8
   3	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$125,627	$60.40	92
   4	Amazon	$119,694	$57.55	124
   5	BMO Capital Markets	$117,322	$56.40
   6	The Travelers Companies	$116,622	$56.07	15
   7	Energy Transfer	$116,369	$55.95	8
   8	HERE Holding Corporation	$115,077	$55.33
   9	Ameri 100	$113,310	$54.48
   10	Randstad North America, Inc.	$112,479	$54.08	8
   11	QI-Solutions	$111,645	$53.68
   12	tk Materials NA	$111,391	$53.55
   13	Data	$109,690	$52.74
   14	Thomson Reuters	$107,825	$51.84	4
   15	ADM	$107,641	$51.75	3
   16	Ascena Retail Group	$107,491	$51.68
   17	WestRock	$107,311	$51.59	2
   18	Affinion Benefits Group LLC	$106,616	$51.26
   19	The Independent Traveler	$106,557	$51.23	11
   20	Beachbody	$106,550	$51.23

4. Writing a lead specialist technician job description

   A lead specialist 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 lead specialist technician job description:

   Lead specialist technician job description example

   Make banking a Fifth Third better We connect great people to great opportunities. Are you ready to take the next step? Discover a career in banking at Fifth Third Bank.
   GENERAL FUNCTION:
   Under minimal supervision, partners with Implementation Project Managers, Technical Specialists, Treasury Management Business Line, IT Dev/Support, and other business partners to code for file based customer transmissions to mainframe and other systems, test files, troubleshoot, implement into production, and resolve complex technical implementation problems. Uses expertise to implement file-based transmissions into production and resolve technical implementation issues and ensure that project goals are met.
   
   Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.
   
   ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
   Code file based transmissions set ups for multiple Treasury Management applications both on the mainframe and in open systems.Learn process to utilize Sterling Map Editor to create file Maps.Test files with customer, resolve issues through code updates and implement into production. Provide input to Project Managers, Technical Specialists and Commercial Clients when defining product specifications and project scope, for custom projects.Provide guidance and context in prioritizing and determining complexity of custom project requests.Provide input to project plans, work assignments, target dates and other aspects of assigned implementation projects.Partner with Product Management and the technical areas in the research and resolution of product, system, and conversion issues.Possess a sound understanding of business systems and industry requirements.Review operational procedures and product features and recommends changes for improvement with an emphasis on increasing customer experience.Play a key role in the planning and implementation of TM initiatives and product enhancements and conversions by sharing product knowledge and completing assigned action items.Assist in the development of strategic partnerships with the business unit in order to further develop a solid knowledge base of the business line, including the business plan, products, and processes.Continue to enhance a strong base knowledge of relevant product standards as it relates to workflow, process, and problem resolution and provide input on improvement opportunities.Help drive projects toward completion of defined plans through direct participation in development or oversight of deliverables.Participate and provide expertise in Lean Six Sigma tools to automate implementation processes Work to expand knowledge of the industry and the applications utilized by Fifth Third Bank, Commercial Treasury Management, and Clients by partnering with Product Management and other key business partners.Other duties or projects as assigned.
   
   SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A.
   MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
   Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in MIS, Finance, or Business or equivalent work experience.5+ years of mainframe development experience.Solid understanding and significant experience with modern software development practices, tools, and/or hardware technologies.Solid understanding of IT security best practices.Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Possesses a sound understanding of business systems and industry best practices.Experience with Microsoft office products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access and Outlook.Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.Strong customer service orientation with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Excellent attention to detail.Ability to multitask and stay focused in a fast paced environment.
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   TM Technical Lead Specialist
   
   LOCATION -- Cincinnati, Ohio 45227
   
   Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find lead specialist technicians for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your lead specialist technician job on Zippia to find and recruit lead specialist technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit lead specialist technicians, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up 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.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with a lead specialist technician applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and 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 lead specialist technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect lead specialist 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.

   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 lead specialist 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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