Installer Jobs in Altoona, PA

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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Equipment Service Technician - Centerville, OH

  • Claysburg, PA (17 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Claysburg, PA (17 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 29 days ago

Maintain and repair all store equipment and execute all environmental compliance programs, complete scheduled preventative maintenance tasks, and perform all assigned maintenance activities in...

Maintenance Worker/Technician - Urgent Vacancies

  • Altoona, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 5 days ago

Maintenance Worker/Technician - Urgent Vacancies compensation: To be discussed. Responsibilities: Perform routine maintenance and inspections on equipment and systems. Diagnose mechanical,...

Plumber Maintenance Worker & Teacher Openings For 2025/2026 School Year

  • Hollidaysburg, PA (8 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hollidaysburg, PA (8 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 6 days ago

IMMEDIATE OPENING F Plumber Maintenance Worker TEACHER OPENING FOR 25/26 SCHOOL YEAR: Secondary Special Education Requires appropriate teaching certificate from PA Dept. of Ed., including upcoming...

Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

  • Altoona, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 10 days ago

Multi-Craft industrial maintenance environment Qualifications: High School degree (or equivalent). Technical training or associates level college is a plus....

Maintenance Technician

  • Williamsburg, PA (11 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Williamsburg, PA (11 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 10 days ago

Position Type: Full-time Cenveo is a leading North American manufacturer of envelopes. Hiring immediately for a highly skilled Industerial maintenance Mechanic for its envelope manufacturing...

Maintenance Technician

  • Northern Cambria, PA (22 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Northern Cambria, PA (22 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 15 days ago

Hourly Wage: $30.95 - $34.45 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Biomedical Equipment Technician I

  • Altoona, PA
  • 16 days ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 16 days ago

Service Perform performance assurance (PA) inspections, scheduled maintenance, electrical safety inspections (ESI), and operation verification procedures (OVP) on general biomedical equipment Repair, install...

Plumber

  • Hollidaysburg, PA (8 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Hollidaysburg, PA (8 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 16 days ago

Job Scope: Commercial & Residential Service, Maintenance & Installs Rough Ins Running PVC, CPVC & Pex Plumbing Overhead Mains Removing Old Pipe & Running New Finish Fixture Settings Requirements: Plumbing...

Maintenance Technician

  • Hollidaysburg, PA (8 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Hollidaysburg, PA (8 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 16 days ago

Repair work Some Welding General Building Maintenance, HVAC & Plumbing Repairs Other Tasks as Needed or Assigned Requirements: Able to Read and Understand Blue Prints & Schematics Tools of the Trade...

HVAC Technician

  • Hollidaysburg, PA (8 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Hollidaysburg, PA (8 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 16 days ago

Job Scope: HVAC Service, Maintenance, Installs and Troubleshooting Installing and Insulating Duct Work Some Pipe Work Requirements Basic Tools for the Trade Proper PPE must be worn Company Details Tradesmen...

Electrician/Maintenance Mechanic

  • Alexandria, PA (16 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Alexandria, PA (16 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 20 days ago

Job Summary To design, install, repair and maintain all electrical equipment and perform necessary mechanical duties. Responsibilities Installs, maintains and repairs all electrical equipment....

Maintenance Technician BL Full-Time, Blair County

  • Altoona, PA
  • 29 days ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 29 days ago

Requirements EDUCATION High School diploma or GED equivalent Some Vocational Technical level courses in the building maintenance trades EXPERIENCE Two (2) years as a maintenance assistant or related...

Production Worker - Drywall Finisher

  • Claysburg, PA (17 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Claysburg, PA (17 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

FLSA Status: Non-exempt Summary Under General supervision, work on the production line to build manufactured housing, as part of a team and perform quality work in a fast-moving and consistent...

Aviation Maintenance Technician Instructor of Practice- Accepting Applications

  • Loretto, PA (10 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Loretto, PA (10 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 25 days ago

Search Status: Application material receive by April 15, 2025 will receive primary consideration. Saint Francis University invites applications for a full time, 12 -month position of Aviation...

Plumber

  • Altoona, PA
  • 28 days ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 28 days ago

Plumbers needed for a Williamsburg, PA project. Must be experienced. Please have Underground Cast Iron and PVC experience.

Demographic Data for Altoona, PA

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Salary for Installer Jobs in Altoona, PA

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Highest Education Level

Installers in Altoona, PA offer the following education background
High School or GED
34.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
28.5%
Associate's Degree
16.6%
Bachelor's Degree
13.9%
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 Altoona, PA
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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