How to hire a spray technician

How to hire a spray technician, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The spray 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 spray 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 shows salaries for various types of spray technicians.

   Type of Spray Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Spray Technician	Grounds maintenance workers ensure that the grounds of houses, businesses, and parks are attractive, orderly, and healthy in order to provide a pleasant outdoor environment.	$12-20
   Applicator	Applicators are responsible for using substances such as in the form of sealants, sprays, or adhesives as an application to solving an issue and bringing new value to end-users. For example, a sealant applicator ensures building joints are sealed through silicon sealant application to achieve waterproofing and airtight qualities... Show more	$10-35
   Driver/Technician	A driver/technician's responsibility mainly focuses on driving heavy equipment like forklifts and loaders while ensuring that the equipment is in good condition by doing systematic maintenance and repair. They also perform quality checks on new equipment to ensure they are in good condition and are safe to use... Show more	$13-24

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Golf Courses
   • Taking Care
   • Pest Control
   • Safety Procedures
   • Mowing
   • Weed Control
   • Equipment Maintenance
   • Local Laws
   • PPE
   • Federal Regulations
   • General Maintenance
   • Troubleshoot
   • Lawn Care

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage hardscape installation team and project
   • Assist the mechanic servicing smaller equipment such as trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, push mowers, buffalo blowers, etc.
   • Operate mowers, tractors, loaders, and spray equipment for the day to day maintenance.
   • Use measuring tape and calipers to measure gaskets and thickness of metal surfaces inside rail road tankers.
   • Apply all course pesticides, set up, mowing, USGA tournament preparation, training and irrigation installation and repair
   • Perform mowing, seeding, fertilizing, tree trimming, weed eating, pruning and other duties as assigned.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, spray technicians' average salary in virginia is 48% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level spray technicians 37% less than senior-level spray technicians.
   • Certifications. A spray 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 spray technician's salary.

   Average spray technician salary

   $16.82hourly

   $34,984 yearly

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   Entry-level spray technician salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

   Average spray technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Arizona	$44,291	$21
   2	Washington	$44,272	$21
   3	Kansas	$42,378	$20
   4	California	$36,781	$18
   5	Nevada	$36,224	$17
   6	Oregon	$35,357	$17
   7	Tennessee	$34,654	$17
   8	Florida	$31,207	$15
   9	Ohio	$30,691	$15
   10	Oklahoma	$28,953	$14
   11	Colorado	$28,655	$14
   12	Texas	$28,306	$14
   13	North Carolina	$26,383	$13
   14	Virginia	$25,299	$12

   Average spray technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Eaton	$39,796	$19.13	21
   2	Fantasy Springs Resort Casino	$39,176	$18.83
   3	Ziebart International	$38,943	$18.72
   4	Hunter Contracting	$37,571	$18.06
   5	Momar	$37,092	$17.83
   6	WestRock	$37,058	$17.82	4
   7	Installed Building Products	$35,802	$17.21	1
   8	LSI	$35,734	$17.18
   9	Troon	$35,717	$17.17	7
   10	Integrated Global Services	$35,404	$17.02	3
   11	Service Partners	$35,241	$16.94
   12	Down To Earth	$35,180	$16.91	1
   13	BrightView Landscape Development Inc	$35,124	$16.89	161
   14	City of Largo	$35,001	$16.83
   15	AAA Landscape	$34,932	$16.79	6
   16	The Davey Tree Expert Company	$34,838	$16.75	138
   17	Juniper	$34,810	$16.74	9
   18	Atlantic Tractor LLC	$34,787	$16.72
   19	Lakewood Ranch	$34,787	$16.72
   20	Trulieve	$34,787	$16.72	18

4. Writing a spray technician job description

   A spray 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 spray technician job description:

   Spray technician job description example

   Considering a career with Ken Garff Automotive Group means you are in for a great ride (excuse the car metaphor)! We're not your standard dealership or group of dealerships and we are pretty darn proud of that. We are out to do things differently and want to consistently change, grow, and progress. For that reason, our employees are proud of where they work!
   
   Ken Garff Fleet Center is currently looking for a talented Spray Liner Tech that aligns with our core values and acts with respect, integrity, growth, humility, and teamwork.
   
   As a group, we aim to become the most esteemed automotive group by treating people R.I.G.H.T and creating lifetime customers!
   Here's why you want to work here:
   Paid training, certifications and real career growth Great people with a great culture Paid Time Off and 401k with Company match Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life InsuranceYear-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback) Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More!
   
   Here's what you'll be doing:
   Prep, Scuff and tape truck beds before the application process Maintain the spray booth, compressor and generator within the mobile unit Identify possible complications and remedy issues before a job is started Complete orders in timely fashion and meet customers' expectations Record all information about order and vehicle Report any issues or safety concerns to management or lead technician Uses good judgment and safe driving skills Ability to drive larger vehicles and trucks Maintain a clean work area Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
   
   Here's what you'll need:
   1-2 years of previous relevant experience is strongly preferred Must be 18 years or older and be authorized to work in the U.S.High School Diploma or equivalent Ability to read and comprehend job-related instructions and information whether electronic or paper-based Excellent manual dexterity skills as well as patience, creativity, good judgment, and an eye for detail Valid in-state driver's license
   
   We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
   (( We Hear You ))

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right spray technician for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your spray technician job on Zippia to find and recruit spray 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 spray 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.

   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.

   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 spray technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect spray 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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new spray technician. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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