RV Technician onboarding at a glance

Week one covers orientation, safety and shadowing. Days 1–30 build vocabulary and supervised practice on core procedures; days 31–60 move to independent work with competency sign-offs; days 61–90 focus on full productivity, cross-training and a credential plan.

Before day one

Confirm start date, schedule, pay and supervisor in writing
Verify required credentials: RVTI Level 1–4, Propane certification (as applicable)
Prepare equipment and access: multimeters; manometers; sealant guns; hand tools
Assign a buddy or preceptor
Enroll the new hire in RV Technician training so foundations are covered before or during week one

Week one: orient and protect

Workplace tour, emergency procedures and incident reporting
Leak-test propane
Use fall protection on roofs
Disconnect power
Ventilate spaces
Shadow an experienced RV technician through a full shift
Training modules 1–3: role foundations, a day on the job and essential vocabulary (15 terms)

Days 1–30: learn

Goal: perform core tasks safely under supervision.

Supervised practice: leak-test RV propane lines
Supervised practice: reseal an RV roof
Supervised practice: troubleshoot an RV that has no 12-volt power
Training modules 4–7: duties, step-by-step tasks, tools and safety
30-day check-in: confidence, questions and early wins

Days 31–60: contribute

Goal: handle a regular workload independently.

Diagnose electrical systems: independently
Repair propane appliances: independently
Fix plumbing and water systems: independently
Repair slide-outs and leveling: independently
Competency sign-offs completed (see checklist below)
Training final knowledge check and certificate of completion
60-day check-in

Days 61–90: own

Goal: full productivity and a growth plan.

Meet productivity and quality targets for the role
Begin cross-training on a secondary task
Agree on a credential goal (for example, RVTI Level 1–4)
Discuss the career path: Helper → RV Technician → Master Certified Technician
90-day review

Competency checklist

Skill or task	Trained	Observed	Signed off
Leak-Test RV Propane Lines
Reseal an RV Roof
Troubleshoot an RV That Has No 12-Volt Power
RV electrical systems
Propane systems
Plumbing
Appliance repair

How to measure onboarding success

Time to independent work orders
Comeback, rework or scrap rate
Billable or productive hours versus target
90-day retention

How RV Technician training maps to this plan

Introduction to the RV Technician Role
A Day on the Job
Essential RV Technician Vocabulary
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Common Tasks, Step by Step
Tools, Equipment and Technology
Safety, Compliance and Professional Standards
Skills Employers Look For
Launching Your RV Technician Career
Final Knowledge Check

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RV Technician Onboarding Plan (30-60-90 Days)