How to hire a technologist trainee

How to hire a technologist trainee, step by step

Here's a step-by-step technologist trainee hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the technologist trainee you need to hire. Certain technologist trainee 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?

   Yes

   No

   A technologist trainee's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, technologist trainees 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 presents technologist trainee salaries for various positions.

   Type of Technologist Trainee	Description	Hourly rate
   Technologist Trainee	Computer support specialists provide help and advice to people and organizations using computer software or equipment. Some, called computer network support specialists, support information technology (IT) employees within their organization... Show more	$12-22
   Help Desk Analyst	Help Desk Analysts generally provide technical support by assisting customers with their system issues. These analysts are expected to be highly knowledgeable about application processes and basic troubleshooting... Show more	$12-25
   Desktop Support Technician	A desktop support technician is responsible for troubleshooting defective computer systems, affecting its performance and efficiency. Desktop support technicians must be highly familiar with the technology systems and programming codes to navigate system applications and locate the discrepancy of the system... Show more	$15-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Hand Tools
   • Cleanliness
   • Patients
   • Troubleshoot
   • Routine Maintenance
   • Hands-On Training
   • Basic Math
   • OSHA
   • QC
   • CPR
   • Test Results
   • QA
   • Data Entry

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage, plan and perform periodic calibrations of test equipment in accordance with ISO requirements.
   • Lead the preparation, installation and migration for Microsoft s SharePoint collaboration tool across the wing.
   • Manage user accounts and support network/email in a Novell Netware environment.
   • Manage departmental recovery activities after installation of upgrades affecting the LIS affect.
   • Gain experience troubleshooting thin clients, PCs, scanners and portable handheld terminals getting connect to network.
   • Renovate plumbing and HVAC systems.

   More technologist trainee duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your technologist trainee job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A technologist trainee 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 technologist trainee in South Carolina may be lower than in Hawaii, and an entry-level technologist trainee usually earns less than a senior-level technologist trainee. Additionally, a technologist trainee 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 technologist trainee salary

   $35,502yearly

   $17.07 hourly rate

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   Entry-level technologist trainee salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average technologist trainee salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Nevada	$43,324	$21
   2	Washington	$42,884	$21
   3	Oregon	$41,506	$20
   4	North Dakota	$41,198	$20
   5	Minnesota	$40,279	$19
   6	Montana	$39,804	$19
   7	California	$39,769	$19
   8	New York	$39,609	$19
   9	Wisconsin	$38,703	$19
   10	Illinois	$38,569	$19
   11	Nebraska	$38,342	$18
   12	Arizona	$37,885	$18
   13	Colorado	$37,179	$18
   14	Pennsylvania	$36,847	$18
   15	Delaware	$36,531	$18
   16	Utah	$36,487	$18
   17	Maryland	$36,063	$17
   18	Ohio	$35,999	$17
   19	Missouri	$35,701	$17
   20	Indiana	$35,640	$17

   Average technologist trainee salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Bayer	$50,157	$24.11	35
   2	Emory University	$48,252	$23.20	2
   3	Oregon Health & Science University	$45,304	$21.78
   4	City of Detroit	$44,727	$21.50
   5	Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center	$44,084	$21.19	16
   6	University of Washington	$43,661	$20.99	11
   7	New York State Restaurant Association	$43,254	$20.80
   8	City of Georgetown	$42,855	$20.60
   9	Enterprise Products Partners	$42,377	$20.37	3
   10	W. R. Berkley	$42,338	$20.35	3
   11	Peterson Holding	$41,595	$20.00
   12	Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania	$41,367	$19.89
   13	San Bernardino County	$41,230	$19.82
   14	Calpine	$39,966	$19.21
   15	ARUP Laboratories	$39,763	$19.12	3
   16	Edelman Financial Engines	$39,138	$18.82
   17	State Bar of Michigan	$39,074	$18.79
   18	Saint Francis Health System	$37,960	$18.25	37
   19	City of Hampton	$37,916	$18.23
   20	The HC Companies	$37,894	$18.22

4. Writing a technologist trainee job description

   A good technologist trainee 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 technologist trainee job description:

   Technologist trainee job description example

   The Land Use Services Department is recruiting for Land Use Technicianswho process a variety of planning, building, and other development related permit applications, provide information to the public, and perform field investigations for the Department. Incumbents in this classification review development and construction plans for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to regulations; may travel to field sites to gather, research, or verify information; research and compile legal, statistical, demographic, environmental, and historical data; and write reports for a land use team. Additionally, positions may process a variety of special use permit applications related to allowed residential/commercial activities and ensure continued compatibility with surrounding properties.
   
   Trainees work under close supervision while receiving training and acquiring the knowledge and abilities necessary for promotion to Land Use Technician ($49,296- $67,766 annually).
   
   Positions exist in Planning, Building and Safety, and Code Enforcement Divisions. The eligible list may be used to fill vacancies in all divisions throughout the County as they arise.
   For more detailed information, refer to the Land Use Technician Trainee job description.
   
   We are also accepting applications for Land Use Technician, which requires a separate application.
   
   THE DEPARTMENT
   
   The San Bernardino Countyis geographically the largest in the United States and the twelfth largest in population. We are currently in the midst of historic change as our leaders have adopted a Countywide Vision that sets an inspiring course for our future. With a 2020-21 County Budget exceeding $5 billion, and a highly professional management team, the County is moving the vision to reality, with the Land Use Services Department performing key strategic roles.
   
   CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
   
   1) Applicants must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment. 2) Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation and must be maintained. 3) Land Use Technician Trainees are eligible for promotion to Land Use Technician upon meeting job requirements and receiving a satisfactory work progress report, and must qualify for promotion within 12 months or be terminated.
   
   Minimum Requirements
   
   EXPERIENCE (must meet one of the following Options):
   
   OPTION 1: Six (6 ) months of experience working in San Bernardino County Land Use Services.
   
   OPTION 2: One (1) year of experience assisting the public with processing permits and applications or explaining rules and regulations of a public agency, reviewing parcel maps or conducting research related to community development.
   
   OPTION 3: Fifteen (15) semester (or 23 quarter) units of completed college coursework in urban development, building inspection technology, code enforcement, land surveying or a closely relatedfield. A list of related coursework must be submitted with the application.
   
   Desired Qualifications
   
   The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service experience and showcase a positive attitude, especially during peak times.

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5. Post your job

   To find technologist trainees 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 technologist trainees they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level technologist trainees 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 technologist trainee job on Zippia to find and attract quality technologist trainee candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting technologist trainees 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.

   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.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with a technologist trainee applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   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 technologist trainee

   Once you've selected the best technologist trainee 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.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is 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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