How to hire a technical services supervisor

How to hire a technical services supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step technical services supervisor hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the technical services supervisor you need to hire. Certain technical services supervisor 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 technical services supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, technical services supervisors 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.

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

   Type of Technical Services Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Technical Services Supervisor		$24-50
   Equipment Manager	An equipment manager is responsible for monitoring the efficiency and optimal performance of the office equipment and machinery to support the business functions and daily operations. Equipment managers perform preventive maintenance on the machines and equipment, reviewing its licenses and service agreements, as well as look for product alternatives with minimal costing but deliver high-performance... Show more	$14-62
   Section Chief	A section chief's job varies with the type of organization. In most cases, a section chief is the head of a given section in an organization that is tasked with performing certain duties... Show more	$17-78

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Project Management
   • Technical Support
   • Customer Service
   • ITIL
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Computer System
   • Preventative Maintenance
   • Plumbing
   • HVAC
   • Direct Reports
   • Performance Evaluations
   • Performance Reviews
   • DOT
   • Employee Development

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   Responsibilities:

   • Achieve major automotive OEM approvals.
   • Manage corporate SharePoint intranet and collaboration workrooms.
   • Manage team developing strategy for upgrading distribute SAN environment.
   • Suggest appropriate products or chemistry adjustments to achieve specific steel grade and metallurgical specifications for electric-arc furnace and basic oxygen furnace.
   • Design and carry out trials at automotive OEM plants.
   • Participate in integrate testing; troubleshoot build issues and initiate fixes.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your technical services supervisor job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A technical services supervisor salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a technical services supervisor in Minnesota may be lower than in California, and an entry-level technical services supervisor usually earns less than a senior-level technical services supervisor. Additionally, a technical services supervisor with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average technical services supervisor salary

   $73,051yearly

   $35.12 hourly rate

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   Entry-level technical services supervisor salary

   $50,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

   Average technical services supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$107,241	$52
   2	Washington	$91,799	$44
   3	Alaska	$90,771	$44
   4	Michigan	$89,429	$43
   5	New Jersey	$88,362	$42
   6	Illinois	$85,721	$41
   7	Louisiana	$84,128	$40
   8	Oregon	$83,334	$40
   9	Ohio	$82,404	$40
   10	Arizona	$81,739	$39
   11	Massachusetts	$76,518	$37
   12	Texas	$76,361	$37
   13	New York	$69,963	$34
   14	Pennsylvania	$69,138	$33
   15	Florida	$67,896	$33
   16	Georgia	$67,845	$33
   17	Tennessee	$67,793	$33
   18	Missouri	$67,484	$32
   19	North Carolina	$67,046	$32
   20	Minnesota	$65,460	$31

   Average technical services supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Levi Strauss & Co.	$108,180	$52.01
   2	CDW	$94,699	$45.53	3
   3	The Chemours Company	$90,144	$43.34	2
   4	LinkedIn	$84,770	$40.75	16
   5	Enel Green Power	$83,508	$40.15
   6	Corning Incorporated	$82,027	$39.44	10
   7	Enel X	$79,468	$38.21
   8	Federal Reserve	$76,977	$37.01
   9	Federal Reserve Bank	$76,761	$36.90	5
   10	TASER Self-Defense	$73,741	$35.45	24
   11	Ingram Micro	$73,453	$35.31	17
   12	Verathon	$73,345	$35.26
   13	LMI Aerospace	$71,787	$34.51
   14	TRADEBE TRANSPORTATION	$71,076	$34.17
   15	Guardian Life Insurance Company Of America - Central Ohio Agency	$70,356	$33.83	2
   16	RelaDyne	$70,286	$33.79
   17	Amneal Pharmaceuticals	$69,270	$33.30	3
   18	Broward County Public Schools	$68,911	$33.13	1
   19	NBCUniversal	$68,907	$33.13	21
   20	City Of Enid Utilities Office	$68,546	$32.95

4. Writing a technical services supervisor job description

   A good technical services supervisor job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a technical services supervisor job description:

   Technical services supervisor job description example

   Summary of Job:
   
   Supervises low voltage electricians and other trades in assembly, installation of Building Automation Systems, Test and Balance, and equipment start-up technicians.
   
   Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
   Demonstrate extensive knowledge of quality control Maintains internal and external customer satisfaction by promptly responding to requests and communications Ensures work is being performed in compliance with plans and specifications, verifies scope, materials, and overall job safety Expand knowledge through self - study and through company sponsored training programs Understand the implications of material and labor planning decisions as they affect the financial success of the project Follow all internal and external safety policies Works well in conjunction with field operations manager Read and interpret control drawings, mechanical drawings, and specifications to determine material, tools, and equipment is required to perform tasks Ability to lead a crew Assign tasks and develop project plans Other duties may be assigned
   
   Education and Experience:
   Required is a High School diploma or greater.
   
   Skills and Abilities:
   Blueprints - Basic understanding of blueprints Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions Attendance and Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time
   
   Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
   The physical activities described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.Individuals may need to ride or drive in a vehicle for 2 or more hours at a time depending on position.Individuals working at an outside job site may be exposed to varying temperatures including very hot (above 90 degrees F) or very cold (below 32 degrees F) and all-weather conditions.Individuals may be exposed to: cramped work spaces, contaminants, extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions, exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.Performing this job requires frequent use of hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Must be able to sit, talk, hear, and stand frequently throughout the day. Must be able to climb, reach above shoulder height, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl frequently. The position occasionally may require lifting heavy objects (up to 75 pounds) and performing strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.Individuals may occasionally be exposed to hazardous conditions, high places and/or hazardous equipment. May work with or around chemicals that require knowledge of safety data sheet.
   
   Lee Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or testing, or family and medical leave.

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5. Post your job

   To find technical services supervisors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any technical services supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level technical services supervisors with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your technical services supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit technical services supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting technical services supervisors 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.

   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 technical services supervisor

   Once you've selected the best technical services supervisor 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 technical services supervisor. 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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