How to hire a property technician

How to hire a property technician, step by step

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

   Type of Property Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Property Technician	Broadcast and sound engineering technicians set up, operate, and maintain the electrical equipment for radio programs, television broadcasts, concerts, sound recordings, and movies.	$12-39
   Video Coordinator	A video coordinator normally works with sports teams to help them curate video footage of their games and training sessions. One important aspect of their job to travel away with the team for their games... Show more	$11-30
   Videographer	A videographer specializes in shooting and editing high-definition videos of different events, making them presentable to clients. They are primarily responsible for having their video equipment, coordinating with clients to learn any preferences or particular requests, capturing and recording from the best angle, and producing results quickly and accurately... Show more	$14-29

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Plumbing
   • Cleanliness
   • Real Estate
   • HVAC
   • Safety Culture
   • Real Property
   • Inventory Control
   • Snow Removal
   • Accountable Property
   • General Maintenance
   • Logistics
   • Property Preservation
   • Conveyance
   • HUD

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Coordinate and manage fielding of all PBUSE computers in the organization and supervise the initial training of key personnel.
   • Own stores appearance and cleanliness scores, lead housekeeping team and coordinate with outside contractors for corrective maintenance on store assets.
   • Support senior-level logistics staff in managing multimillion-dollar supply programs.
   • Work as a subject- matter expert in HUD securing and conveyance specifications.
   • Perform routine preventative and corrective maintenance including various electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration and food service equipment.
   • Assess insurable damages for FHA properties.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, property technicians' average salary in kentucky is 58% less than in delaware.
   • Seniority. Entry-level property technicians earn 67% less than senior-level property technicians.
   • Certifications. A property 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 property technician's salary.

   Average property technician salary

   $47,856yearly

   $23.01 hourly rate

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   Entry-level property technician salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 17, 2026

4. Writing a property technician job description

   A property 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 property technician job description:

   Property technician job description example

   Renovation Technicians $20-25 per hour, based upon experience.
   
   No ON CALL. M-F Schedule
   
   Join THE BEST team!
   
   Our Benefits Include:
   
   Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
   Company Paid Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance
   Generous Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Program
   Paid Holidays
   Paid Time off, earned from the first day of employment
   Reimbursement for Tuition/Education/Certifications and licenses
   
   Under the direction of the Project Manager, you will be renovating vacant units. This includes but is not limited to removing all items from an apartment that will be renovated. Installing appliances, blinds, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, door hardware, bathroom hardware, baseboards, drywall repairs and paint touchups.
   
   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
   
   Responsible for the prompt and efficient preparation and completion of vacant renovated units for occupancy.
   Install appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits, thermostats, furnaces, air conditioners, and other electrical systems and components.
   Install fittings, fixtures, disposals and appliances, clearing stoppages, repairing connections and other plumbing-related items.
   Perform repairs made to apartments such as replacing and texturing drywall, painting, installing blinds, grout and caulking, replacing and re-keying locks, hinges and knobs, and other interior enhancement items.
   Perform carpentry work such as fitting doors, door jambs and windows, replacing and building shelves, cabinet drawers and doors, installing baseboards.
   Responsible for the supply, inventory and upkeep of all personal tools in order to adequately perform the required tasks of the position, as well as the care, maintenance and inventory of all supplies and equipment owned by the community.
   Properly care for and wear the required property uniform and safety equipment at all times; Care for and clean work area, tools and equipment on a regular basis.
   Maintain a positive attitude, professional appearance and courteous disposition at all times.
   Promptly report any unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding residents, personnel or the community to the Project Manager.
   Maintain adequate knowledge of and comply with OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act) standards and Company safety policies, always.
   At times may need to perform necessary repairs and maintenance of the community grounds, common areas, and parking lots to ensure proper upkeep and mitigate any deferred maintenance and/or life-safety issues.
   Fully understand and comply with all Company policies and procedures.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find property 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 property technician job on Zippia to find and recruit property technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit property 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.

   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.

   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 property technician

   Once you've selected the best property 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.

   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 property 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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