Commercial Door Service Technician

BGIS; Halifax; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

BGIS in Halifax, Canada is seeking a Commercial Door Service Technician who will independently perform advanced preventative maintenance, diagnostics, repairs and installations on automatic door operators and related hardware, ensuring safety and quality on assigned contracts.

You will mentor junior technicians, support complex troubleshooting, document service activities, and coordinate with clients while upholding BGIS safety standards and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years hands-on experience in commercial door maintenance, repair, and installation.
• High school diploma required; trades training preferred.
• Ability to work independently following procedures and specs.
• Strong safety mindset and adherence to regulations.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced inspection, preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on Automatic Door Openers Swing and Slide, glass and aluminum doors, revolving doors, glazing, and building entry doors.
• Leads troubleshooting and resolution of complex or high-risk door system failures, including emergency and escalated service calls.
• Installs, repairs, and replaces advanced door systems, operators, controls, and specialized hardware in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
• Reviews work orders and service requests to determine scope, materials, repair strategies, and technical solutions.
• Ensures all work meets quality standards, contract requirements, safety regulations, and BGIS policies and procedures.
• Completes detailed service documentation, identifies deficiencies, and recommends long-term corrective actions or capital upgrade opportunities.
• Acts as a technical escalation point for junior and intermediate technicians, providing coaching and mentoring.
• Supports onboarding and training of new technicians and contributes input to estimates, scopes of work, and service planning.
• Demonstrates strong environmental, health, and safety mindset by identifying hazards and implementing corrective actions.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Trades training/certification

Tools

Door hardware installation

Controls & operators knowledge

Safety equipment

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Commercial Door Service Technician is responsible for independently performing advanced preventative and corrective maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and installations on Automatic Door Openers Swing and Slide, glass and aluminum doors, revolving doors, glazing, and building entry door systems.

Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Commercial Door Service Technician is responsible for independently performing advanced preventative and corrective maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and installations on Automatic Door Openers Swing and Slide, glass and aluminum doors, revolving doors, glazing, and building entry door systems.

In addition to hands‑on technical work, the Service Technician provides technical leadership, supports complex troubleshooting, mentors junior technicians, and acts as a key resource for quality, safety, and client satisfaction on assigned contracts.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs advanced inspection, preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on Automatic Door Openers Swing and Slide, glass and aluminum doors, revolving doors, glazing, building entry doors, and associated mechanical and electrical systems.
• Leads troubleshooting and resolution of complex or high-risk door system failures, including emergency and escalated service calls.
• Installs, repairs, and replaces advanced door systems, operators, controls, and specialized hardware in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
• Reviews work orders and service requests to determine appropriate scope, materials, repair strategies, and technical solutions.
• Ensures all work meets quality standards, contract requirements, safety regulations, and BGIS policies and procedures.
• Completes detailed service documentation, identifies deficiencies, and recommends long-term corrective actions or capital upgrade opportunities.
• Acts as a technical escalation point for junior and intermediate technicians, providing hands‑on coaching, guidance, and informal mentoring.
• Supports onboarding and training of new technicians and contributes technical input to estimates, scopes of work, and service planning.
• Demonstrates and promotes a strong environmental, health, and safety mindset by identifying hazards and proactively implementing corrective actions.

Work Requirements

• Must be able to work shifts, be on-call and be available to respond to emergencies.
• Must be willing to wear personal protective equipment.

Knowledge & Skills

• Minimum Education: High school diploma required; formal trades training or certification strongly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of hands‑on experience in commercial door maintenance, repair, and installation, including complex mechanical and electrical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute work in accordance with established processes, practices, and manufacturer specifications.
• Advanced ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, and automated door systems, operators, controls, and related hardware.
• Proven advanced troubleshooting and problem‑resolution skills, particularly for complex or escalated commercial door issues.
• Strong environmental, health, and safety mindset with a demonstrated ability to identify hazards and perform work safely and compliantly.
• Strong client-service orientation with the ability to manage urgent, high-impact service situations professionally.

Effective communication skills for technical explanation, documentation, coordination with clients, and support of junior technicians.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Valid Drivers license, clean drivers abstract and clean criminal background check required.

This is a regular, full-time position with an hourly pay range of $23.45 - $29.31 per hour. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education, professional designations and performance related to this role.