Apprentice Door Technician

ASSA ABLOY Sicherheitstechnik GmbH; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider in Calgary seeks a Commercial Service Technician Apprentice. This entry-level role focuses on the service and installation of commercial doors and docks. Candidates will gain hands-on experience and training, with responsibilities including assisting in installations, troubleshooting equipment, and performing maintenance. Competitive base salary along with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities are offered, making it an excellent chance to start a career in a stable and growing company. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and effective communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive benefit package

Company Paid Power Tools

Growth opportunities

Pension Plan

Ongoing training

Positive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in rolling, high speed, and sectional doors preferred.
• Electrical experience is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record – Class 5.
• Service-oriented individual with effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installing and servicing various industrial doors.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Maintain truck stock and complete job assignments timely.
• Observe lead Technician and adhere to safety policies.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Effective communication

Ability to handle physical workload

Comfortable working at heights

Proficient with power tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Title: Commercial Service Technician Apprentice

Hourly Rate: $23.00 – $30.00

Location: Calgary, Alberta

We are innovative, customer‑centric, professional, and our goal is to provide exceptional service for our customers. This role is pivotal as the primary support for commercial / industrial customers, responsible for service and installation of Doors and Docks in today’s ever‑changing market. Our apprentice positions offer an opportunity to grow with the business and become a master technician. We have a solid backlog of work and are looking for the right team members to join our crew!

In this position as a Commercial Apprentice, you will learn, under the direction of your lead crew man, the areas of installing, troubleshooting and repairing commercial / industrial doors, door opening systems, gate opening systems and dock leveling systems. This position has working conditions that expose you to various weather conditions and require you to work in a dirty, dusty, oily environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the service and install various products, including sectional doors, rolling doors, and high speed doors.
• Assist with repair and troubleshoot defective equipment.
• Assist with maintaining proper truck stock, inventory, and company vehicle.
• Assist with accurate timekeeping; detailing job numbers, travel time, labeling equipment, and completing job assignments timely.
• Observe lead Technician interact with customers, end‑users, and general contractors courteously and professionally.
• Apply critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to address diverse door and site requirements.
• Assist with performing routine preventative maintenance.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Promote the company’s operational visions, values, and goals.
• Participate in training or other team activities to support ongoing continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager or his / her designate.

Qualifications

• Experience in rolling, high speed, and sectional doors preferred but contact us if you have some or most of the above.
• Electrical experience is a plus.
• Some travel required (overnight, on call).
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record – Class 5.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to handle a physical workload.
• Proficient with power tools.
• Independent work capability.
• Service‑oriented individual with effective written / verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• Adaptability to a changing work environment.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass background check.
• Basic math skills.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work in any weather conditions (indoors / outdoors).

We Offer

• Competitive base salary.
• Competitive and comprehensive benefit package 100% company‑paid.
• Company Paid Power Tools (must supply own hand tools).
• Growth opportunities.
• Pension Plan.
• Ongoing training.
• Positive work environment.
• Stable, growing company.

We pride ourselves on our excellent company culture, our very clean and safe working environment, and our commitment to continue being an equal opportunity company and hiring a diverse work team. To apply please send your resume directly to [e-mail]. We are the ASSA ABLOY Group. Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

Experience level: Entry level

Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada