{"id":755,"date":"2023-02-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.commusoft.com\/field-technician-interview-questions\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T06:27:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T12:27:10","slug":"field-technician-interview-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.commusoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/field-technician-interview-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are The Most Common Field Technician Interview Questions?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><em>You can&#8217;t grow a company without the right team members. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><em>But where do you start hiring when the trades industry is famous for high turnover and an aging workforce?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><em>The best solution is to focus on creating a great hiring process&#8230; <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we&#8217;re covering everything you need to about crafting the perfect hiring process, including a detailed look at interview questions you can ask field technicians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll also cover advice about creating effective job adverts, how you can sell your company in an interview, and even a look at how to spot red flags in a resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the complete guide to creating a compelling interview! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s dive in&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-5444b912-f992-4990-8822-39ea9ee47fde\"><span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-5444b912-f992-4990-8822-39ea9ee47fde\" id=\"hs-cta-5444b912-f992-4990-8822-39ea9ee47fde\"><!--[if lte IE 8]><div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/530619\/5444b912-f992-4990-8822-39ea9ee47fde\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-5444b912-f992-4990-8822-39ea9ee47fde\" style=\"border-width:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/530619\/5444b912-f992-4990-8822-39ea9ee47fde.png\"  alt=\"New call-to-action\"\/><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(530619, '5444b912-f992-4990-8822-39ea9ee47fde', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code -->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Are Interviews Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step towards improving your interviewing process is to acknowledge that a good technician is more than just their work experience or accreditation level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked, most people will say that they think of themselves as being pretty objective, especially when it comes to a formal setting like an interview. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the truth is we&#8217;re not very good at assessing ourselves objectively. We&#8217;re usually worse at assessing others, too. Internal or unconscious biases go much deeper than simply making a decision to be objective. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s more, you&#8217;re probably aware of concepts like gender or racial bias and are actively trying to combat them. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/interviewing\/interviewing-bias\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indeed\u2014the hiring platform<\/a>\u2014lists nine types of biases. Notable amongst these nine, are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>First impression bias<\/strong> (the tendency to judge a candidate in the first 30 seconds)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Variable questioning bias <\/strong>(changing your questions from interview to interview depending on the candidate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nonverbal bias<\/strong> (prioritizing non-verbal cues such as a strong hand-shake or eye-contact)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recency bias <\/strong>(the most recent interviews tend to leave a more positive impression)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Similarity bias <\/strong>(the tendency to hire people that have similar hobbies or interests as you)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stereotyping bias<\/strong> (judging an individual based on perceived or imagined group characteristics)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Any of these biases will lead not only to an unfair advantage for some candidates, but might also sabotage your hiring process, preventing you from finding the best person for the job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A lack of good fit between employer and employee means a higher turnover in the long term and you spending more on hiring again, only to risk the same outcome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why effective field technician interview questions are so important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section5\">What Field Technician Interview Questions Should I Ask?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One mistake some managers make is turning a face-to-face interview into a resume reading session. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the time a potential employee makes it to your office for an interview, you should already know the facts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to ask them about specific jobs or positions they\u2019ve held if there\u2019s anything you couldn\u2019t make out from the resume, but, otherwise, take this opportunity to figure out whether they\u2019re both the right technician <em>and<\/em> the right person for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The truth is you can teach skills, but you can\u2019t teach personality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your field service technicians are on the front line with customers all day, so it\u2019s essential they can present themselves well, handle difficult customer situations, work independently, troubleshoot common problems, and think on their feet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Asking the right questions during the job interview can help you figure out if a candidate has what it takes\u2014and asking the wrong ones can waste everyone\u2019s time and saddle you with a nightmare employee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(No pressure!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"position-specific-field-technician-interview-questions\">Position-Specific Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Position-specific questions let you know whether the candidate has the basic qualifications for the job. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are usually related to their technical knowledge and other details that pertain strictly to the job. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What kind of training or certifications do you have?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What&#8217;s the first step you&#8217;d take when diagnosing a fault in a customer&#8217;s air conditioning unit (or other common industry-specific appliance)?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What&#8217;s the most common type of HVAC (or industry-specific) issue you&#8217;ve handled?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is the type of service that you like\/dislike most?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have a clean driving record?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"motivational-questions\">Motivational Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding out what motivates candidates and what their goals and ideals are can give you a sneak peek at their future performance, according to Geoff Hoppe in his article&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/resources\/5-essential-field-service-interview-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 Essential Field Technician Interview Questions<\/a>&nbsp;on the Capterra blog.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Describe your ideal work schedule<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What does a &#8220;job well done&#8221; mean for you?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What would a major &#8216;win&#8217; look like for you?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What did you like best about your last job?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where would you like to be in the next year (five years, 10 years)?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The way a candidate answers motivational questions can reveal just as much about them as their actual answer. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if they can&#8217;t find a single positive thing to say about their last job or they need five minutes to come up with an answer to a question, they may not be the right field service technician for you.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A person&#8217;s technical credentials will only tell you if they&#8217;re <em>capable<\/em> of getting the job done, but their work ethic is what guarantees they will do it, and, not only that, but do it to the best of their abilities. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Someone who describes a &#8220;job well done&#8221; as going above and beyond to provide the customer with a great experience is the kind of person you want on your team: motivated, eager to learn, and customer-oriented. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again: these are not qualities you can teach someone; it has to come from them.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"behavioral-questions\">Behavioral &amp; Situational Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In their article, <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.workable.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Workable<\/a>&nbsp;suggests asking questions that reveal the candidate&#8217;s personality and how they would handle various situations in the field. These problem-solving skills are essential to a good hire. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Behavioral questions include: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell me about a time when you dealt with an angry customer. How did you handle their complaints?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What&#8217;s the biggest challenge you&#8217;ve faced so far as a field service technician, and how did you handle it?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What new skills would you like to learn as a field service technician? <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen carefully to the answers. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does the candidate sound excited about the idea of learning new skills? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are they open to being trained on your team&#8217;s tools and procedures? <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do they handle customer conflict well?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can they deal with problems in the field without having to ask for help? <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are the kinds of things that will ensure you have a smooth working relationship. Keep in mind that it&#8217;s very difficult to create long-term, reliable external motivation. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure, you can play carrot &amp; stick and dangle a bonus or a pay cut, but that only works short-term and will create a culture of financial incentives that can backfire, either by becoming too costly or because people don&#8217;t handle financial threats very well. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine if you had to function while constantly under negative pressure like that. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you deliver your best work?&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Intrinsic motivation is the way to go and this is something you have to identify during the interview. Candidates who are naturally motivated by the fact that they want to be the best version of themselves are the most valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"curveball-questions\">Curveball Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiring employees is time-consuming and expensive, and it stinks when it quickly becomes clear that your newest hire won&#8217;t work out.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can blame eighty-nine percent of hiring failures on a poor cultural fit. <\/span><\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/erikaandersen\/2012\/04\/25\/the-most-important-reason-people-fail-in-a-new-job\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Erika Andersen, Forbes<\/span><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asking curveball questions during the technician&#8217;s interview can help head off this problem by revealing whether the candidate will connect with your company culture. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some oddball examples:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What&#8217;s the first thing you should do in a zombie apocalypse?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What&#8217;s the last book you read?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On a scale from 1 to 10, rate me as an interviewer. (This one is from <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jobsite.co.uk\/worklife\/handle-curveballs-strangest-interview-techniques-12077\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jobsite&#8217;s article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on curveball questions.)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What&#8217;s something you believe that no one else agrees with you on?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you rather fight one horse-sized duck, or 100 duck-sized horses? (Whole Foods interviewers ask this question, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/List\/Oddball-Interview-Questions-LST_KQ0,27.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">according to Glassdoor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their answers to these curveball field technician interview questions\u2014and also the way they react when they&#8217;re hit with weirdo queries like these\u2014will show whether they have the confidence, humor, or smarts to make it as an employee in your business.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section6\">Common Field Technician Interview Questions:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feel free to add your preferred questions. However, if you\u2019re looking for some standard field technician interview questions when you\u2019re hiring for your field service business, then this is a great start.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask open ended questions like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Can you t<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ell me a bit about yourself<\/span>?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have your resume here, but I\u2019d like you to walk me through your work experience. What&#8217;s your favorite job you&#8217;ve ever done?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What kind of training or certifications do you have?&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, let\u2019s talk about how you deal with jobs. What&#8217;s the first step you take when diagnosing a fault in a customer&#8217;s furnace?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What&#8217;s the most common type of issue you&#8217;ve handled?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What do you consider to be a &#8220;job well done&#8221; in this situation?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re faced with a problem that you don\u2019t know how to solve, what do you do? <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell me about a time when you dealt with an angry customer. How did you handle their complaints?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What new skills would you like to learn as a field service tech?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you had to fight a Transformer and you could take one tool from your van, what would it be and why?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section4\">Should You Do a Video Interview?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer to this question should pretty much always be yes. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t have to think of yourself as a tech-savvy company to ask people to do an online interview first. These are easy to set up and don\u2019t have to take more than 10-15 minutes. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They will not screen candidates for skills but more for personality and general attitude.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s difficult to get a perfect picture from a resume so you can take this opportunity to ask for clarification (on gaps, for example!) and discuss the company\u2019s expectations. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a change for some very basic field technician interview questions, like where are they based, why are they looking for a new job, etc.<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it turns out that this candidate cannot work on weekends and you need someone more flexible, then you\u2019ve saved yourself and them a few hours by not scheduling a face-to-face meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These interviews are also a great opportunity to discover what candidates are looking for in a new position and if you&#8217;re a match. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, you have your own list of field technician interview questions, but they most likely have some boxes they need to tick as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to always check if they have anything they would like to ask, and be as transparent as possible when answering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although brief, this interview shouldn&#8217;t be one sided. It&#8217;s the beginning of your relationship with them, so make it count!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section7\">Don&#8217;t Forget to Sell Them the Job, Too<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A great field tech, who has both technical skills and a good personality is not going to stay unemployed for long. Consider the talent shortage the industry is dealing with, chances are this is also an interview for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, don&#8217;t hold back on selling the job if you have a good feeling about the candidate in front of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Benefits and financials are all great to present as an incentive here, but try to go deeper and paint a clear picture of the kind of company you&#8217;re running and what are your plans for the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the candidate is really looking for a long-term job, they&#8217;ll be glad to hear of how you&#8217;ve started the company, and where you plan on taking it next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, give them an idea of what their working week could look like, the teambuilding activities you organize, or any other business culture information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the interview is over, send them an email, even if they didn&#8217;t get the job, in the end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oftentimes, hiring managers have a tendency to play power games with candidates and send off arrogant vibes, but this only alienates good candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You never know, maybe this job position didn&#8217;t work out now, but they could be a good option for something opening up in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t burn your bridges!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of emails, you might think those aren&#8217;t your specialty and you&#8217;d probably be right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the way you and your employees communicate, on behalf of the company, is all part of the brand image you&#8217;re projecting, so you want to make sure it&#8217;s all positive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section1\">Where Can You Find Good Technicians?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, many trades business owners have been asking themselves this. The truth is that across industries, from plumbing to HVAC to facilities management, experienced technicians aren&#8217;t easy to find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/careeroutlook\/2017\/article\/older-workers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">aging workforce<\/a> combined with a many young people being discouraged from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/education\/archive\/2019\/03\/choosing-trade-school-over-college\/584275\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">choosing trade schools over colleges<\/a> have led to a real technician shortage in some areas of the US. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are still a few ways to find good technicians:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hire young and train them well<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to hire technicians but your competitors are snapping up all the good ones &#8211; try getting first dibs on talented prospects while they\u2019re still in school by connecting with local vocational schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the resources to groom techs at vocational and technical schools through internships or mentorships, this can be a great way to build a pipeline of talent as your field service business grows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commusoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/young-male-technician-choosing-drill-bit-in-worksh-2022-03-07-23-59-22-utc-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"young male solving field technician interview questions and choosing a drill \" class=\"wp-image-22408\" style=\"width:900px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>There are other benefits that outweigh cash and attract young talent. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Offering benefits such as tool allowances, tuition reimbursement, and discount programs can tip the scales in your favor.<\/em><\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.logicbay.com\/blog\/addressing-the-skills-gap-best-practices-for-recruiting-hiring-and-retaining-technicians\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LogicBay<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, training, courses, and other educational opportunities <a href=\"https:\/\/professional.dce.harvard.edu\/blog\/why-is-professional-development-important\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">have also been shown to improve your employer profile<\/a> and lower turnover rates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An engaged employee is not an employee looking for another job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treating employees fairly and helping them with their career growth may seem like a no-brainer to many field service business owners, but you\u2019d be shocked at how many employers don\u2019t take the time to make that happen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advertise the Job In the Right Place<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most service and maintenance companies will post their jobs to the same boards over and over again, even if they&#8217;re not getting the best candidates this way. Depending on where you&#8217;re operating, you need to advertise your job where your audience is most likely to be found. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with online platforms (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.indeed.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indeed<\/a> is one of the largest ones), of course, but don&#8217;t overlook local job boards, newspapers, and popular spots like coffee shops or restaurants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to target those young apprentices or future technicians, make sure to visit local high schools, vocational schools and other learning centers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s more, women technicians that bring a wealth of benefits to companies are an often overlooked resource. Owners and hiring managers claim that they don&#8217;t apply to these jobs, but haven&#8217;t really tried developing a strategy to appeal to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look up women&#8217;s trade associations and groups in your local area or on social media and reach out to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build a Reputation as a Great Place to Work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever thought of letting them come to you? Make sure you have an open submission page on your website to catch anyone who might be interested in working for you, but isn&#8217;t finding your jobs ads. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s the easy part. The hard part is actually becoming the kind of work place where people apply without being asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commusoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/maintenance-engineers-checking-cables-2021-08-26-16-53-14-utc-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"maintenance people answering field technician interview questions on site\" class=\"wp-image-22159\" style=\"width:900px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Right now you\u2019re probably huffing and saying: \u201cYeah, making the \u2018Top 100 Companies to Work For\u2019 list sounds very easy\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But according to this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techtarget.com\/searchhrsoftware\/definition\/employee-retention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TechTarget article<\/a>, it mostly comes down to simply being nice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being known as the best place to work will attract talent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you create a profile on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glassdoor<\/a> and ask employees (both current and former) to leave a honest reviews so that prospects can check out how great it is to work for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing to build a reputation as a fair employer who wants hard work, but is ready to give back in terms of compassionate management and opportunities to grow, will help you attract the kind of talent you actually need for a successful business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Offer the Right Perks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Then there are the little extras that simply make a company a fun place to work like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contests (keep these fun and relevant to your employees&#8217; interests)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mentorship or buddy programs (helps pass on knowledge and makes new employees more comfortable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thank you notes for a job well done (many people cite &#8220;not being acknowledged&#8221; as a big reason for leaving a job)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A friendly office manager, skilled co-workers, top-of-the-line devices, and holiday parties are all great\u2014but these perks won\u2019t help you attract the best technicians if potential hires don\u2019t know about you. That\u2019s where the job ad comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section2\">How do you Write a Compelling Ad?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s get the basics down: an ad that\u2019s missing key elements will scare away job-seeking technicians. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The consultancy firm <a href=\"https:\/\/www.morganmckinley.com\/best-practices-writing-job-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Morgan McKinley<\/a> suggests creating an ad template to make sure you have all the info you need, starting with key questions like these:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s the exact job title?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where is the company located?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the job full-time or part-time?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who is your ideal candidate?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does your company value?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who will the technician be working with?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What will the technician&#8217;s responsibilities be?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What skills, experience, or abilities, does a potential hire absolutely have to have?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are some &#8220;nice-to-have&#8221; abilities that will make someone stand out?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have the facts down, infuse your ad with personality. Big companies tend to write bone-dry ads that sound like 1950s business memos; you can compete for skilled technicians by creating job ads that showcase your business\u2019s values and character. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t be afraid to use humor, be extra-transparent about what it\u2019s like to work for your company, and brag about the work environment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One issue that is sure to come up is the salary. Some employers will write down a range and add \u201cdependent on experience\u201d while others would rather keep it private as a negotiation advantage. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, experts at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/lizryan\/2017\/03\/19\/the-real-reason-job-ads-dont-include-a-salary-range\/#4ae734bc62ff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forbes <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancecareers.com\/do-you-post-the-salary-in-your-job-listings-1918956\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Balance Careers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> agree that transparency is key, especially if you\u2019ve already bragged about how open your company is. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List your salary range to ensure that you\u2019re not wasting your own time on candidates who look and sound fantastic, but end up refusing the position because the pay is not what they expected.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section3\">How to Spot Red Flags on a Resume<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you have your resumes coming in, how do you go about sorting them and spotting any previous role red flags? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Skills<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; do they match this role 100%? Are they 80%? 50%? Are they a \u2018firm no\u2019?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Experience level <\/strong>&#8211;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you need a technician with five years of experience, how close do they come to that?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Budget<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; are you able to get someone who\u2019s only an 80% match, but they&#8217;re $500 below your budget or do you have a perfect fit who\u2019s only a couple of dollars above your budget?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next there are definitely other factors, like location. For example, maybe the candidate is a good fit with skills, experience, and cost, but they need to relocate. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Career Gaps a Hiring Red Flag?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, another factor is gaps. Do they have a two-year gap in their experience, and can they explain it to your satisfaction? Do they work one month on a contract and then jump to another then another, or are they fulfilling six-and 12-month contracts? These factors tie into how you sort the resumes, along with the three above categories.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay attention to red flags, however. Job-hopping is one of the most obvious. If we have a role that&#8217;s a 12-month contract or a permanent role, how likely is it that they\u2019ll want to stay with our company? Hiring an employee is expensive; they won&#8217;t be working at full capacity in the first months, and then there&#8217;s the equipment cost, uniforms, training, etc. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have to make sure the person you hire will stick around so you can earn back that investment. At the same time, don&#8217;t dismiss a candidate based solely on this. Build trust during the interview, and ask them about their reasons.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Lack of Flexibility a Concern?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A second, more immediate red flag that you see is flexibility\u2014the applicant\u2019s ability and willingness to interview. If we request a job interview for next week and they say, \u2018Well, I&#8217;m not available then\u2019 or \u2018I&#8217;m available to interview, but only from 12-12:30 on Wednesday\u2019, you can take that two different ways. One is that they\u2019re in demand. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The other is that they\u2019re pushing you off because they have another offer. The ball is then in your court to decide if the candidate is worth chasing.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch Out for Attention to Detail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing to look out for is attention to detail\u2014simple things such as spelling errors or disorganized resumes with seven fonts and crazy highlighting. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they&#8217;re not showing attention to detail with this, how are they going to be on the job site? However if they have the experience, if they fit those three buckets of skills, experience, and budget\u2014it\u2019s not as much of a concern. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of the day, you can\u2019t expect a tech to be a great writer too.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start Hiring Better Field Technicians Today!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With this guide to field technician interview questions, we hope you&#8217;re now ready to hire the best of the best. Overall, a good hiring process is a matter of trial and error. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key is to always analyze it, ask for feedback even from people who might not have gotten the job, then highlight what can be improved in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want more interview questions? We have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commusoft.com\/en-us\/resources\/electrical-interview-questions-template\">Electrical interview questions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commusoft.com\/en-us\/resources\/building-maintenance-interview-questions-template\">Building maintenance technician questions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commusoft.com\/en-us\/resources\/plumbing-interview-questions-template\">Plumbing interview questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve got your perfect team, consider taking things to the next level. 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