ServiceTrade鈥檚 new survey study of 650+ technicians reveals what techs need to be more productive, happier, and stay with a company longer.
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ServiceTrade鈥檚 2025 Technician Insights Report: . The commercial service industry faces a growing challenge: a severe shortage of skilled technicians. According to the newly released 2025 Technician Insights Report from ServiceTrade, hiring is the top concern for 53% of commercial service business owners, a problem compounded by industry growth and an aging workforce鈥26% of technicians are nearing retirement. Despite these challenges, ServiceTrade鈥檚 new survey of 650+ technicians in the fire safety and mechanical services industries reveals what techs need to be more productive, happier, and stay with a company longer.
Competitive pay, training opportunities, and efficient work environments are top priorities for technicians. While 54% of surveyed techs believe their profession offers a solid financial future, many express frustration with inefficiencies such as excessive paperwork (49%), poor office communication (22%), and scheduling issues (11%).
What Technicians Want To boost job satisfaction and retention, businesses should focus on: Streamlining operations 鈥 Techs need better access to job and customer information (24%) and digital tools to reduce administrative burdens.
Investing in training 鈥 Nearly half (49%) want professional development opportunities, and 27% seek additional training.
Providing flexibility 鈥 A majority (59%) believe better work-life balance would improve job satisfaction.
ServiceTrade is the software platform for commercial mechanical and fire contractors. During a chronic skilled labor shortage, we help you increase profit by improving service and project operations, increasing technician productivity, selling more service agreements, and growing customer loyalty.
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