Installation Technician Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Installation Technician includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Traveling to customers' homes or place of business.
  • Installing electrical or computer equipment such as flat-screen televisions, projectors, routers, desktop computers, laptops, and tablets.
  • Testing old and new installation connections.
  • Providing customers with verbal and written operating instructions for new equipment.
  • Maintaining equipment.
  • Suggesting areas where equipment should be set up and where cords should be placed.
  • Troubleshooting problems with existing equipment.
  • Cleaning up after the job is complete.
  • Recording and maintaining stock levels.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Installation Technician duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Installation Technician roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.