Installer Jobs in Elgin, 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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Senior Level Industrial Maintenance Technician

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

Maintenance Technician 1

  • Woodridge, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Woodridge, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 10 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...

Appliance Service Technician

  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 21 hours ago

repair or a related field is preferred....

Apprentice Service Technician

  • Burr Ridge, IL (24 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Burr Ridge, IL (24 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 19 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...

Maintenance Technician

  • Arlington Heights, IL (14 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (14 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 6 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...

Maintenance Mechanic - Days

  • Wheeling, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Wheeling, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 7 hours ago

maintenance, etc....

Maintenance worker needed

  • Union, IL (20 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Union, IL (20 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 8 hours ago

mechanically inclined person willing to learn about our business, shop, thermoforming machines and 5 axis CNC's.

HVAC Service Tech

  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 8 hours ago

Company Name ARS-Rescue Rooter Overview Pay: $21-$28/hour Earning potential over $100K/year based on performance Full-time, year-round work Join ARS, the nations largest provider of residential...

Service Technician- Pneumatics

  • Elgin, IL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Elgin, IL
  • 11 hours ago

Additional Information: Resumes can also be directly sent to recruiter at ... Service Technician, Floor Support Technician, Elgin, IL Kelly Services is seeking a Service Technician for one of our...

Service Technician - 2nd Shift

  • Elgin, IL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Elgin, IL
  • 11 hours ago

Service Technician, Elgin, IL (ONSITE) Kelly Services is seeking a Service Technician for one of our top clients. Type: Contract W2 Pay Rate: $27.00/hr. (W2) Shift hours: 2:45pm - 11pm (2nd shift...

Maintenance Technician Night Shift (Direct Hire)

  • Libertyville, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Libertyville, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 11 hours ago

Qualifications: High School Diploma required. 3-5+ Years of industrial maintenance experience required Technical Skills: Mechanical and electrical skills. Ability to read blueprints....

Maintenance Mechanic

  • Park Ridge, IL (20 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Park Ridge, IL (20 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 14 hours ago

Department: 11917 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Facilities Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 22:30 - 7:00 Monday thru...

Facilities Maintenance Technician

  • St Charles, IL (6 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • St Charles, IL (6 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 14 hours ago

troubleshooting, Plumbing, Hvac, Painting, Carpentry, 3 phase, Motors **Top Skills Details** Preventative Maintenance,Electrical,Handyman **Additional Skills & Qualifications** High School Diploma...

CNC Maintenance Mechanic III - 1st Shift

  • Glen Ellyn, IL (13 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Glen Ellyn, IL (13 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 15 hours ago

Job Summary: The CNC Maintenance Mechanic is a team member who is efficiently planning, installing, and repairing CNC and manual machines....

Cable Installer Technician

  • Oswego, IL (24 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Oswego, IL (24 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

Compensation: $17/hr+ Job Type: Full-Time Responsibilities Resolve, repair and install cable TV, internet, telephone and/or alarm equipment in accordance with guidelines....

Demographic Data for Elgin, IL

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Salary for Installer Jobs in Elgin, IL

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Highest Education Level

Installers in Elgin, 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
1.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Installers in Elgin, 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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