How to hire a technician's helper

How to hire a technician's helper, step by step

Here's a step-by-step technician's helper hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a technician's helper, 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 technician's helper 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 technician's helper that fits the bill.

   This list presents technician's helper salaries for various positions.

   Type of Technician's Helper	Description	Hourly rate
   Technician's Helper	Library technicians and assistants help librarians with all aspects of running a library. They assist patrons, organize library materials and information, and perform clerical and administrative tasks.	$10-27
   Installation Technician	Installation technicians are responsible for handling and installing all types of electronic systems and equipment. An installation technician should be well-knowledgeable about the equipment complexity to conduct troubleshooting for system malfunction or provide necessary instructions for the customers... Show more	$13-23
   Helper	Helpers are employed by families or homeowners to provide overall assistance in the house. They are usually assigned to do household chores such as cleaning the house, doing the laundry, cooking meals, and tending the garden... Show more	$11-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • HVAC
   • Safety Regulations
   • Facilitate Repair
   • Routine Maintenance
   • Hand Tools
   • Computer System
   • General Maintenance
   • Service Calls
   • Preventive Maintenance
   • Software Installation
   • Technical Problems
   • Customer Vehicles
   • Condensers

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   Responsibilities:

   • Install, manage, and troubleshoot CAT3, CAT5, CAT6, and fiber optic infrastructures throughout the greater Tulsa area.
   • Network and telephone cabling CAT3, CAT5, CAT5E, CAT6 and custom wiring for various vendor supply equipment.
   • Install furnaces, condensers, water heaters, duct work, gas lines, line sets.
   • Skil in small brazing and soldering.
   • Work with various aspects of welding and brazing.
   • Install and maintain digital/analog broadband services, ranging from DS0 to OC-N levels to copper and optical facilities for large-scale clients.

   More technician's helper duties

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, technician's helpers' average salary in arkansas is 60% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level technician's helpers earn 62% less than senior-level technician's helpers.
   • Certifications. A technician's helper 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 technician's helper's salary.

   Average technician's helper salary

   $36,448yearly

   $17.52 hourly rate

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   Entry-level technician's helper salary

   $22,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

   Average technician's helper salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$52,686	$25
   2	Virginia	$46,285	$22
   3	New York	$46,226	$22
   4	Missouri	$45,931	$22
   5	Alaska	$45,099	$22
   6	Illinois	$44,954	$22
   7	North Carolina	$41,304	$20
   8	Arizona	$39,640	$19
   9	Washington	$36,722	$18
   10	Tennessee	$33,883	$16
   11	Texas	$33,492	$16
   12	Georgia	$33,272	$16
   13	Colorado	$33,239	$16
   14	New Mexico	$33,089	$16
   15	Alabama	$31,613	$15
   16	Florida	$31,337	$15
   17	Iowa	$29,757	$14
   18	Arkansas	$24,102	$12

   Average technician's helper salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	PNM Resources	$54,654	$26.28
   2	Freeport-McMoRan	$47,125	$22.66	8
   3	LSI	$46,244	$22.23
   4	The City University of New York	$43,787	$21.05	4
   5	1-800 WATER DAMAGE	$38,368	$18.45	14
   6	TEKsystems	$37,786	$18.17	25
   7	American Leak Detection	$37,213	$17.89	30
   8	Integrated Dealer Systems	$36,512	$17.55
   9	United Site Services	$35,552	$17.09	58
   10	ABCO Maintenance	$35,497	$17.07
   11	Tot-Al Care	$35,404	$17.02
   12	Charles River Labs	$35,366	$17.00	49
   13	Kelly Services	$34,940	$16.80	9
   14	Charles River Center	$34,345	$16.51	5
   15	RNA	$33,790	$16.25
   16	Aerotek	$33,527	$16.12	151
   17	Hyman Bros. Automobiles	$33,190	$15.96	3
   18	The University of New Mexico	$32,969	$15.85	6
   19	COUNTY OF MERCED	$32,432	$15.59	2
   20	Hendrick Automotive Group	$31,824	$15.30

4. Writing a technician's helper job description

   A technician's helper 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 technician's helper job description:

   Technician's helper job description example

   We are an established company that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth. We pay our Water Restoration / Tarp Technician Helpers $14-$15/hr , based on experience. The typical schedule is between 30-40 hours a week with some after-hours, weekends, and holidays on occasion. Our team also enjoys great benefits , including a matching 401(k) plan and paid time off. We also make it easy to apply with our initial quick and easy mobile-optimized application . If we have your attention, please continue reading!

   
   

   ABOUT TOTAL CARE RESTORATION

   Total Care Restoration is a local, family-owned business, that focuses on property emergencies. Our services range from water leaks, shower pan failures, and sewage backups in plumbing systems to roof and window leaks. With a strong focus on restoration for fire, water, mold we help home and business owners restore their damaged properties to pristine conditions with the highest level of service, care, and integrity. Basically, anything that is causing damage to property, we will stop it and restore it back to a livable condition!

   We rely on our hardworking employees to serve the members of our community. That is why we strive to hire and retain the best! We offer our loyal team competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and room to grow .

   
   

   ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?

   We are a growing firm and are looking for someone that is knowledgeable in the industry and is willing to grow with us. Ask yourself: Do you have excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information in layman's terms? Are you a troubleshooter and problem-solver? Do you have a positive, can-do attitude? Are you looking for more than just a job? Do you present yourself professionally? Are you cooperative and great at teamwork? Do you take pride in a job well done? If so, please consider applying for this Water Restoration / Tarp Technician Helper position today!

   
   

   WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

   As a Water Restoration / Tarp TechnicianHelper for us, you will need to be able to perform water and fire as well as mold remediation to the highest standard using tarp and shrink-wrap. If you can do this and meet the following requirements, we would be happy to have you as part of our team!

   • Current valid Florida motor vehicle license with a good driving record
   • At least 25 years of age
   • 1+ years of experience is a plus
   • Bilingual skills are a plus
   • Experience working with a vertical lift is a plus

   Apply today!

   
   

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5. Post your job

   To find the right technician's helper 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 technician's helpers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit technician's helpers 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 technician's helper job on Zippia to find and recruit technician's helper 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 technician's helpers, 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 to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you 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 technician's helper

   Once you've found the technician's helper candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new technician's helper. 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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