Installer Jobs in Altoona, IA

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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Service Technician (60667)

  • BH
  • Urbandale, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Urbandale, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

Position: Service Technician JOB TITLE: Service Technician REPORTS TO: Community Manager DIRECT REPORTS: No Who We Are BH is a people-first multifamily owner and operator that grew from a small...

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Part Time General Maintenance Technician III

  • American National Red Cross
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 27 days ago

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human...

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Fire Detection Service Technician

  • Johnson Controls
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 9 days ago

How you will do it This skilled position involves troubling shooting and repairing installed systems....

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Service Technician

  • Remedy Intelligent Staffing
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 18 hours ago

Assemble & Repair Golf Carts! Service Mechanic/Technician The Service Technician position provides value to the dealership by delivering quality diagnostic, preventative, and regular maintenance...

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Maintenance Tech II (Days)

  • Michael Foods Inc.
  • Norwalk, IA (17 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Norwalk, IA (17 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Business Unit Overview Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting...

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Maintenance Technician

  • Kemin
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 2 days ago

Additionally, this technician will help design, fabricate, and install new production processes to improve overall efficiency....

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Industrial Maintenance Technician (Soybean Processing) Des Moines, IA

  • ADM
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 2 days ago

Industrial Maintenance Technician - Des Moines, IA $1,500 Sign-On Bonus!...

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Maintenance Technician

  • Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc.
  • Newton, IA (22 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Newton, IA (22 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 4 days ago

repair, site inspections, and other assigned duties....

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Hvac Maintenance Technician

  • Aerotek
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 5 days ago

Proficiency with PLC troubleshooting, including working with Siemens or similar control systems....

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Property Maintenance Specialist

  • Mainstream Living
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 5 days ago

SUMMARY OF POSITION Mainstream Living provides services designed to enhance opportunities, create success and fulfill dreams. This person shall ensure that all assigned facilities, vehicles, and...

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Maintenance Worker

  • Augustana Care Corporation
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 6 days ago

Valley View Village, a Cassia community, is hiring a Maintenance Worker to help keep our campus safe, comfortable, and welcoming for residents and staff. This is a great opportunity to join a...

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Maintenance Technician (85078)

  • Pivotal Health Care
  • Grimes, IA (17 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Grimes, IA (17 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 6 days ago

Job DetailsJob Location: Kennybrook Village - Grimes, IA 50111Position Type: Full TimeKennybrook Village is an innovative, beautiful, 5 star, boutique style senior living community. Our mission is...

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Maintenance Technician

  • Atrium Hospitality
  • West Des Moines, IA (19 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 7 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (19 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 7 days ago

Hotel : Des Moines Sheraton 1800 50th Street West Des Moines, IA 50266 Full time Compensation Range : 21.00 Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills,...

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Preventative Maintenance Mechanic

  • Waste Connections
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 7 days ago

Waste Connections of Iowa Position Summary Waste Connections, is seeking a Preventative Maintenance Mechanic to join our evening shift maintenance team. This role is responsible for performing...

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Maintenance Technician

  • Bayer Inc.
  • Huxley, IA (18 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Huxley, IA (18 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 7 days ago

At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We're...

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Demographic Data for Altoona, IA

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Salary for Installer Jobs in Altoona, IA

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Highest Education Level

Installers in Altoona, IA offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
28.6%
Associate's Degree
16.7%
Bachelor's Degree
14.1%
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 Altoona, IA
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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