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Install Tech Onboarding~11 min

90-Day Review & Independent Crew Assignment

Overview

The 90-Day Review is the final checkpoint for install tech onboarding. A tech who passes is certified for independent crew assignment — they lead their own installation jobs without a senior tech present. Conducted by Josh Ferguson with Operations Manager.

Who Conducts

Josh Ferguson with Operations Manager. Documented and signed by all parties.

Assessment Format

Section 1 — Performance Metrics Review

From ServiceTitan over the past 30 days:

  • Photo and documentation compliance (target: 100%)
  • Callbacks and rework rate (target: under 3%)
  • Permit compliance — all required permits pulled and inspections scheduled
  • Lead tech quality sign-off trend during Weeks 6–8

Section 2 — Technical Certification

Josh or Production Concierge verifies the tech can independently handle:

  • Water heater replacement (tank, 40/50 gal) — including CO test and expansion tank
  • Tankless water heater installation — venting, gas, and water connections
  • Basic repiping (PEX and copper) — strapping, joints, pressure test
  • Permit process for common install types
  • When to stop a job and call Production Concierge (scope changes, structural issues, code violations)

Section 3 — Permit & Inspection Certification

Confirm the Permit & Inspection Certification SOP has been completed and signed. If not complete, it becomes a condition of independent crew assignment.

Section 4 — Compensation & Development Review

  • Base pay confirmation in Paylocity
  • Bonus structure reviewed (install techs have different incentive structure than service techs)
  • Specialization path options discussed (water treatment, gas line work)
  • 6-month goals set

Completion

Tech receives independent crew assignment in ServiceTitan dispatch. No longer requires lead tech to be present. Production Concierge remains available for escalation calls.

Related SOPs

  • Permit & Inspection Certification
  • 60-Day Skills Assessment
  • Ongoing Development (Service Tech version adapted for install)
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