How to hire a network field technician

How to hire a network field technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step network 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 network field technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new network field 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 network field technician you need to hire. Certain network field 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 network field technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, network field 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.

   This list presents network field technician salaries for various positions.

   Type of Network Field Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Network Field 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.	$18-35
   Technician Support Tier	A technician support tier focuses on providing technical support to clients or employees within a company. Typically working in a team setting, a technician support tier addresses technical problems and troubleshoots to identify the root of the issues and perform necessary corrective measures or repairs... Show more	$18-37
   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
   • Routers
   • PC
   • Test Equipment
   • Fiber Optic
   • Network Hardware
   • Ethernet
   • Customer Service
   • Desktop
   • Lan
   • Preventative Maintenance
   • VoIP
   • Ladders
   • Technical Support

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Install and manage Linux NetMAX firewall suite including setup and support of NAT and port forwarding.
   • Experience managing the day-to-day operations of telecommunication services utilize by Astra Zeneca.
   • Program, configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, modems and encoders as needed.
   • Publish the data collect using HTML, DHTML, JavaScript and Google map API.
   • Install need cabling, wall jacks, set top boxes, and routers to support the network.
   • Implement and configure routers and switches as well as web content filters, anti-virus solutions for numerous customers.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, network field technicians' average salary in montana is 34% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level network field technicians 47% less than senior-level network field technicians.
   • Certifications. A network field 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 network field technician's salary.

   Average network field technician salary

   $54,483yearly

   $26.19 hourly rate

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   Entry-level network field technician salary

   $39,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

4. Writing a network field technician job description

   A network field 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 network field technician job description:

   Network field technician job description example

   *Overview *
   Our client is looking for a Network Administrator to contribute to the operations of their network infrastructure. This person will assist with implementing, administering and optimizing all network related systems in the Houston area.
   
   *Responsibilities include: *
   
   * Troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and other network and system problems
   * Configuring, testing and implementing network switches and related hardware and software
   * Replacing faulty network hardware when required
   * Maintaining, managing, and supporting video conferencing equipment at multiple sites and maintaining and administering computer networks
   * Protecting data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning and implementing network security measures
   * Monitoring network performance to determine if adjustments need to be made
   * Conferring with network users about solving existing system problems
   * Providing support for VoIP and Wireless system
   * Dealing with multiple third-party vendors and contractors
   * Managing and administering other IT related equipment including: VoIP, video conferencing systems, VPN, etc.
   * Managing small to medium sized data centers
   
   *Qualifications: *
   
   * Bachelor degree in Information Technology related field of study with a network engineering focus preferred
   * 2 to 5 years working with and administering network infrastructure in a business environment
   * Understanding of Cisco CLI
   * Basic understanding of Palo Alto firewalls
   * Strong understanding of network infrastructure and network hardware
   * Ability to think through problems and visualize solutions
   * Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewall, routers, switches and controllers
   * Knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols
   * Ability to create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems
   * Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products
   * Ability to work with all levels of staff within and outside of IT and outside the organization
   * Good analytical and problem-solving skills
   * Dependable and flexible when necessary
   * LAN and WAN experience
   
   Job Types: Full-time, Contract
   
   Salary: $30.00 per hour
   
   Schedule:
   * 8 hour shift
   * Monday to Friday
   
   Experience:
   * Network infrastructure: 2 years (Preferred)
   
   Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77042

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find network field 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 network field technician job on Zippia to find and recruit network field 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

   Recruiting network 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   Sometimes, it's not enough to interview network field technician candidates, so you can ask them to do a test project. If you are not a technical person and don't know what a test project should be, you can use these websites:

   • 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 network field technician

   Once you've selected the best network field 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.

   To prepare for the new network field technician first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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