How to hire a mis technician

How to hire a mis technician, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the mis technician you need to hire. Certain mis technician roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A mis technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, mis 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.

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

   Type of MIS Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   MIS 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	$8-34
   Information Technology/Support Technician	An information technology (IT) support technician is a professional who is responsible for providing support and troubleshoots software and hardware problems faced by customers. As for larger organizations that have their own IT department, technicians must work together internally with their IT staff members... Show more	$14-31
   Information Technology Technician	An information technology technician, also known as an IT technician, is responsible for ensuring that all computer systems in a company or organization are running smoothly and efficiently. Their duties primarily revolve around installing and maintaining systems, including software and hardware, and resolving any issues... Show more	$13-39

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Computer System
   • Desk Support
   • Network Printers
   • SQL
   • Troubleshoot
   • Remote Locations
   • POS
   • Computer Equipment
   • PCS
   • End-User
   • OS
   • VoIP
   • Workstations

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage backups, replications and disaster recovery plans of company mission critical servers and database files to ensure redundancy.
   • Engage in initiative to refresh end-of-life server hardware and unsupport OS platforms.
   • Set up PCs and perform troubleshooting steps for laptops, desktops, servers, and printers.
   • Set up new machines for the company, including formatting hard drives and installing OS's.
   • Involve in all company-wide decisions pertaining to LAN stability, performance upgrades, and cost effective solutions.
   • Interact with employees on improving their individual PCs and meeting their computing needs by responding to email and voicemail support requests.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, mis technicians' average salary in alaska is 56% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level mis technicians 75% less than senior-level mis technicians.
   • Certifications. A mis 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 mis technician's salary.

   Average mis technician salary

   $36,689yearly

   $17.64 hourly rate

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   Entry-level mis technician salary

   $18,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

4. Writing a mis technician job description

   A mis 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 a mis technician job description:

   Mis technician job description example

   From the office to the field, the #EQTeam is fueling the future. Power your potential with us.
   
   EQT is the United States largest producer of natural gas with a goal to reach Net Zero by or before 2025 (among the fastest in the industry).
   
   From the office to the field, the #EQTeam is fueling the future. Power your potential with us.
   
   At EQT, we are making strides toward becoming the best producer by creating long-term value for all stakeholders, including employees, landowners, communities, industry partners and investors. Our vision is to evolve EQT into a modern, connected, digitally enabled organization.
   
   With an incredibly collaborative culture and a determined, progressive workplace, EQT was both named a National Top Workplace, as well as one of Pittsburgh's Best Places to Work!
   
   Join our Qrew!
   
   Here is how the M&I Technician I role will impact our business:
   
   As an M&I Technician, you will be expected to maintain / calibrate all electrical components of onsite equipment. You will safely perform routine work assignments and follow corporate safety policy and department work procedures. Reporting office will be Clarksburg; however, majority of assignments will be around the Belmont, OH area.
   
   The M&I Tech responsibilities include but are not limited to:
   
   * Works under supervision and relies on instructions and departmental expectations to perform the duties of the job
   * Performs routine work assignments within the field M&I department
   * Performs routine scheduled calibrations, and testing on measurement and Instrumentation equipment.
   * Relies on others for troubleshooting issues that may be identified
   * Assists in the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of communications related to M&I devices
   * Demonstrates good teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills
   * Demonstrates professional conduct and ethics
   
   Required Experience and Skills:
   
   * 2+ years of experience in a related field or industry
   * High School Diploma or GED (2 yr. Associates Degree in Electronics or similar field preferred)
   * Basic computer skills and effective application of software programs
   * Ability to contribute in a team environment
   * Effective communication and interpersonal skills
   * Ability to think analytically and solve basic problems
   
   EQT Corporation and its subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabilities/Veterans
   
   Selected incumbent will be placed into position that best suits their abilities and experience level

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5. Post your job

   To find the right mis 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 mis technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit mis 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 mis technician job on Zippia to find and recruit mis 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 mis 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.

   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.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with a mis 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 mis technician

   Once you've found the mis technician candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

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