Free glazier job description template
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Glazier job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
Glazier
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Glazier who cuts, fits and installs glass in windows, doors, storefronts and shower enclosures. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Follow blueprints and specifications
- Remove any existing glass before installing replacement glass
- Cut glass to the specified size and shape
- Use measuring tape, plumb lines and levels to ensure proper fitting
- Make or install sashes and moldings for installing glass
- Fasten glass into sashes or frames with clips, moldings or other fasteners
- Add weather seal or putty around pane edges to seal joints
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Glazing experience [or willingness to start as an apprentice]
- State license [if required in your state]
- Able to lift [weight] and work at heights
Nice to have
- Optional certification
- Experience with [storefront, residential or auto glass]
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for ClearSpan Glass, a small glass and window shop.
ClearSpan Glass is hiring a Glazier for residential and storefront installs (Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. start). You'll measure, cut and set glass and handle replacement calls. We provide the truck, lifts and safety gear.
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What a glazier does
A glazier cuts, fits and installs glass in windows, doors, storefronts and shower enclosures. Typical duties include:
- Follow blueprints and specifications
- Remove any existing glass before installing replacement glass
- Cut glass to the specified size and shape
- Use measuring tape, plumb lines and levels to ensure proper fitting
- Make or install sashes and moldings for installing glass
- Fasten glass into sashes or frames with clips, moldings or other fasteners
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says some states may require glaziers to be licensed and that optional certification is available. Glaziers typically learn through a 3 or 4 year apprenticeship or on-the-job training.
Training: Three to four year apprenticeship or on-the-job training.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Glaziers.
How much does a glazier make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
Does a glazier need a license?
Some states require it, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Ask your state licensing board whether the work you do requires a licensed glazier.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.