How to hire a supervisor of installation

How to hire a supervisor of installation, step by step

Here's a step-by-step supervisor of installation hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a supervisor of installation job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new supervisor of installation
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a supervisor of installation, 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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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a supervisor of installation to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a supervisor of installation that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of supervisors of installation and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Supervisor Of Installation	Description	Hourly rate
   Supervisor Of Installation		$18-36
   Maintenance Manager	A maintenance manager's role is to lead and oversee the workflow and workforce involved in the upkeep of a building or establishment. Duties include ensuring that all aspects are operational and in good condition... Show more	$22-52
   Maintenance Planner	A maintenance planner is responsible for maintaining the efficiency and optimal performance of the operational tools, equipment, and machinery. Maintenance planners assist with the personnel's request for equipment repairs, requiring them to have excellent knowledge of the mechanical industry to identify inconsistencies and glitches and perform immediate troubleshooting... Show more	$18-40

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Satisfaction
   • OSHA
   • Project Management
   • Safety Standards
   • Safety Procedures
   • Roofing
   • QC
   • HVAC
   • Installation Process
   • General Contractors
   • Installation Projects
   • Quality Standards
   • Direct Reports
   • Service Calls

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage construction retrofit and extremely unrefine system installation for a difficult bureaucratic customer.
   • Microwave installation and RF cabling.
   • Schedule HVAC jobs with residential customers and contractors.
   • Run multiple daily locations for customer HVAC installs.
   • Install and maintain security and surveillance systems and CCTV for small businesses.
   • Provide training to company staff after completing technical upgrades and installations for POS devices.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, supervisors of installation' average salary in south carolina is 43% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level supervisors of installation 49% less than senior-level supervisors of installation.
   • Certifications. A supervisor of installation 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 supervisor of installation's salary.

   Average supervisor of installation salary

   $53,798yearly

   $25.86 hourly rate

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   Entry-level supervisor of installation salary

   $38,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average supervisor of installation salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New Jersey	$62,308	$30
   2	Illinois	$60,777	$29
   3	Texas	$59,167	$28
   4	Oregon	$59,094	$28
   5	Connecticut	$58,160	$28
   6	Colorado	$57,010	$27
   7	California	$56,491	$27
   8	Arizona	$55,440	$27
   9	Michigan	$55,256	$27
   10	Minnesota	$54,932	$26
   11	Virginia	$53,693	$26
   12	Idaho	$53,647	$26
   13	New Mexico	$52,195	$25
   14	Kansas	$50,526	$24
   15	Ohio	$50,503	$24
   16	Nebraska	$49,766	$24
   17	Missouri	$49,433	$24
   18	Tennessee	$49,372	$24
   19	New York	$49,173	$24
   20	Pennsylvania	$48,499	$23

   Average supervisor of installation salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	American Residential Services	$71,614	$34.43	25
   2	Ferguson Enterprises	$70,151	$33.73	13
   3	ADT Security Services	$68,763	$33.06	17
   4	Tesla	$66,638	$32.04	7
   5	Voya Financial	$66,617	$32.03
   6	NRG Energy	$64,701	$31.11	8
   7	Adt LLC	$63,259	$30.41	27
   8	Builders FirstSource	$62,890	$30.24	15
   9	UnitedHealth Group	$62,255	$29.93	3
   10	Johnson Controls	$60,782	$29.22	28
   11	IKEA Holding US, Inc.	$59,518	$28.61
   12	Convergint	$57,652	$27.72	12
   13	KONE	$57,182	$27.49	16
   14	Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning	$55,440	$26.65	4
   15	John Mini Distinctive Landscapes	$52,927	$25.45
   16	The Cook & Boardman Group	$52,648	$25.31	1
   17	Orbis Sibro	$52,644	$25.31
   18	Shaw Industries	$52,595	$25.29	2
   19	Raven Industries	$52,513	$25.25
   20	Randstad North America, Inc.	$50,359	$24.21

4. Writing a supervisor of installation job description

   A supervisor of installation 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 supervisor of installation job description:

   Supervisor of installation job description example

   Door Systems is seeking a Installation Supervisor who will share our values and provide key support for our Naperville, IL location.
   
   We are only as strong as the team of people around us. We recognize that our employees are the cornerstone of our business that make everything possible. We offer a competitive compensation package, extended medical benefits, and the opportunity for future advancement. The company is growing exponentially, and we want you to be a part of the journey.
   What We Do
   
   With over 120 years of expertise, Door Systems is proud to offer the best overhead door, loading dock equipment and access solutions. Door Systems provides a full-service team surrounding all your project needs. We focus on the details so you don't have to. Our sales teams create solutions with the best possible balance of cost, quality and lifetime performance. Our Master Technicians are trained to install, repair and maintain all the industries products and access solutions. This individual will be responsible for the profitable operation of their assigned segment of the Service Business. This includes the direct supervision of all related and repair activity, union personnel, as well as accomplishing goals for quality and customer satisfaction.
   
   Summary: Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated construction projects to ensure site safety, project quality, and expected profitability is achieved within targeted time frame.
   
   Description of Required Skills: At least five years related experience and/or training in the door business or related industry. Ability to utilize Windows e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet and project scheduling programs. Demonstrated organizational, problem solving and analytical skills. Excellent written, verbal and pro-active follow up/through communications are required. Demonstrated effective management experience is a must.
   
   Description of Professional Qualities: Two year college level education with a degree in a technical/management discipline or equivalent.
   
   Description of Essential Duties:
   
   * Responsible for the daily coordination of door installation.
   * Enforce Door Systems Zero Tolerance safety policy at all work sites.
   * Accurately forecast the installation hours and cost for each project throughout installation.
   * Work with general contractors and other trades to ensure project goals are met.
   * Manage multiple projects, coordinate start dates with customers, and ensure just in time delivery of equipment.
   * Support and ensure that field operatives are on task to meet customer project goals and Door Systems profitability target.
   * Partner with other departments to discuss project's progress, issues, and action/recovery plans.
   * Partner with sales operation to ensure accurate costing of new project bids and ensure book orders contain the expenses and labor hours necessary to meet expected profit margins.
   
   We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
   
   Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 50,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces - physical and virtual - safer, more secure, and easier to access.
   
   As an employer, we value results - not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
   
   As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.
   
   Naperville, IL, US, 60563
   
   Administration, Facilities & Secretarial
   
   No
   
   Associate
   
   01-Nov-2022

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5. Post your job

   To find the right supervisor of installation 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 supervisors of installation they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit supervisors of installation 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 supervisor of installation job on Zippia to find and recruit supervisor of installation candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with supervisor of installation candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   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 supervisor of installation

   Once you've decided on a perfect supervisor of installation 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 supervisor of installation. 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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