Installer Jobs in Chicago, IL

An Installer in the maintenance and installation industry is responsible for setting up, repairing, and maintaining various equipment, machinery, and systems. Their duties often include reading and interpreting installation blueprints, troubleshooting technical issues, performing regular equipment inspections, and ensuring safe and efficient installation procedures. Installers may work with various equipment such as HVAC systems, security systems, electrical fittings, and telecommunications devices among others.

Important skills for an Installer include technical understanding, problem-solving, manual dexterity, physical stamina, and attention to detail. Communication and customer service skills are also useful, particularly for Installers who directly interact with clients. Relevant certifications may include HVAC certification, electrician certification, or specific product installation certifications, depending on the equipment they specialize in. Individuals often start as Installation Assistants or Technicians, gaining hands-on experience and training on the job, before progressing to roles such as Senior Technician or Installation Supervisor and eventually becoming an Installer.

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Principal Duties/Responsibilities: · Performs expert level break-fix & preventative maintenance. This includes but is not limited to: observing devises in operation to locate root cause of...

Advanced Technology Services

Senior Level Industrial Maintenance Technician

Principal Duties/Responsibilities: · Performs expert level break-fix & preventive maintenance, and/or design of mechanical, and electrical equipment improvements as well as complex systems as the...

Principal Duties/Responsibilities: · Promotes and adheres to ATS Beyond Zero Safety culture · Primary focus on site level Work Execution Management processes · Perform daily sync with...

Miniat Holdings LLC

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd shift

Position Description: Perform duties to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair production equipment, building facilities and grounds. This is including, but not limited to HVAC, boilers, air...

Maintenance Technician

  • Chicago, IL (6 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (6 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Sunny Sky Products prides itself on our commitment and dedication to creating, manufacturing, and delivering top quality products in the beverage industry. We have generated an extensive product...

Maintenance Technician 1

  • Woodridge, IL (22 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Woodridge, IL (22 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a...

Apprentice Service Technician

  • Burr Ridge, IL (17 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Burr Ridge, IL (17 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 20 days ago

Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect, and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. More than 13,000...

Industrial HVAC Technician (Direct Hire)

  • Skokie, IL (9 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Skokie, IL (9 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 6 hours ago

Industrial HVAC Technician Location : Skokie, IL Pay Rate : $29/hr - $34/hr Hours : 1st Shift - 6am-2pm Monday-Friday Job Type : Direct Hire (permanent) For those who want to keep growing,...

Maintenance Technician

  • Arlington Heights, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 12 hours ago

The Opportunity Pay Range: $18.70-$23.70 The Maintenance Technician Position is part of the Facilities Team. The Maintenance Technician maintains the grounds, facility and equipment in a safe and...

Industrial HVAC Technician (Direct Hire)

  • Skokie, IL (9 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Skokie, IL (9 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 12 hours ago

Industrial HVAC Technician Location : Skokie, IL Pay Rate : $29/hr $34/hr Hours : 1st Shift 6am-2pm Monday-Friday Job Type : Direct Hire (permanent) For those who want to keep growing, learning,...

Maintenance Mechanic - Days

  • Wheeling, IL (20 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Wheeling, IL (20 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 12 hours ago

maintenance, etc....

Low Voltage Tech/Security System Installer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 hours ago

Low Voltage Tech/Security Systems Installer. Must have people skills and be familiar with the Installation of Intercom Systems, Card Access/Electronic Entry Systems, Camera systems....

Maintenance Specialist

  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 hours ago

Can you be a real, true friend? Is it your nature to be open, listen deeply, know your heart, respond genuinely, and care as only a real friend cares? If so, we want to meet you. Cedarhurst, a...

Maintenance Technician-Industrial (BP2) Nights

  • Bedford Park, IL (13 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Bedford Park, IL (13 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 14 hours ago

Overview Maintenance Technician | Bedford Park, IL | HIRING IMMEDIATELY Grow your career with Pactiv Evergreen! If you have 1-3 years demonstrated Maintenance/PM experience in a manufacturing...

Demographic Data for Chicago, IL

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Salary for Installer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMaintenanceAndInstallation research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Installers in Chicago, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
34.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
28.5%
Associate's Degree
16.7%
Bachelor's Degree
14.0%
Master's Degree
3.6%
Some College
1.6%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Installers in Chicago, IL
2-4 years
47.2%
1-2 years
26.6%
4-6 years
18.9%
Less than 1 year
3.5%
10+ years
2.8%
6-8 years
0.8%
8-10 years
0.2%
None
0.1%


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