Garage Door Installer Helper

Overhead Door Corporation; Delta; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

CDI Certification training

Comprehensive training

Career advancement opportunities

COR certified workplace

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Overhead Door Corporation in Vancouver is hiring a Garage Door Installer Helper to join a two-person crew. You will assist in installing and servicing residential or commercial doors while learning from a Lead Technician. This permanent, full-time role offers opportunities for advancement.

You will travel for installation and service work as needed, contribute to quality workmanship, and participate in training to progress to a Lead Technician. A strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a service/installation trade or construction setting.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work outdoors in all weather.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record; able to pass pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Participating in installing sectional doors (incl. FinDoor), rolling steel, fire doors, high-speed doors, security grilles, roll shutters, and bifold doors.
• D&A testing for site access or post-incident.
• Upholding safety standards with a strong safety mindset.
• Working with hand tools, electric tools, lifts, and ladders.
• Maintaining professional communication with warehouse staff, project managers, customers and other trades.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Mechanical aptitude

Physical stamina

Job description

Job Description

We have an immediate opening for a Garage Door Installer Helper located in the Vancouver branch. The position reports to the Field Operations Manager and is part of a two‑person crew. The Helper will assist in the service and/or installation of residential or commercial doors while learning on the job from a Garage Door Technician. This is a permanent, full‑time role with opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Participating in installing Sectional (includes FinDoor), Rolling steel, Fire Doors, High Speed Doors, Security Grilles, Roll Shutters, Bifold
• D&A Testing for site access or post incident
• Championing safety standards with a strong safety mindset
• Working with hand tools, electric tools, lifts, and ladders
• Maintain a professional manner during regular interaction with warehouse staff, construction Project Managers, customers, other trades, and safety personnel
• Taking direction from the Lead Technician and providing support
• Out of town travel for installation and service work, not limited to weekdays- without notice
• Focus on quality workmanship
• Actively participating in learning the skill with intention to progress to a Lead Technician
• Participate in training and execution of welding for installation or repairs if required
• Regularly communicate and coordinate with the scheduler on problem solving, provide solutions and required parts if needed.
• Effectively assess job scope with a Lead Technician and note any discrepancies to your scheduler immediately- ie: product warranty, site conditions, and safety
• Complete all required paperwork daily and submitted on time at the end of each work day- ie: timesheets, FHLA’s, job workorder with clear notes and part #’s
• Providing Service, and diagnose problems, provide solutions, and carry out required work on overhead doors
• If needed, on the on‑call rotation for Service
• The ability to transport product on trailers and manlifts (on trailers) to and from sites safely.
• Accountable to making sure safety training and tickets are up to date and valid- clearly communicate to scheduler on required renewals- such as Fall Protection, OSSA Elevated Work Platform, Standard First Aid, CSTS, etc)
• Wearing a hard hat and other PPE as required is mandatory for this safety sensitive role.
• General warehouse duties
• Daily attendance and punctuality
• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience in a Service/Installation Industry; previous experience with door automation considered an asset
• Minimum 3 - 6 months’ experience in a relevant trade (i.e. construction, welding, millwright etc.)
• Resourcefulness, integrity, strong work ethic, and ability to work in a team environment
• Any relevant safety training and tickets is an asset. (WHMIS, Fall Protection, First Aid, etc.)
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds
• Must be able to work outside in all different weather conditions, including cold and extreme heat. Lifting, pulling, climbing, standing, sitting, lying down, squatting and kneeling and managing equipment and tools required
• Must be able to successfully pass pre‑employment screening requirements including background check, drug, alcohol and health assessment
• Possess a valid driver’s license and clean drivers abstract
• New hire candidates will be required to provide a current Driver’s Abstract from the province which the position is located, at their own cost
• Possessing resourcefulness, integrity, strong work ethic, and ability to work in a team environment
• Above average mechanical aptitude

Benefits

• A positive work environment with competitive pay and an excellent benefit plan
• Encouragement and support for our Technicians and Installers in obtaining CDI Certification
• Comprehensive technical, safety and product training provided
• Opportunity to build a long‑term career with upward mobility
• Excellent Health and Dental benefits offered for full time employees
• COR Certified workplace
• Equal opportunity employer

If this career opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, apply online at creativedoor.com with your resume and include your salary expectations. Please add “ HELPER - VANCOUVER” to the subject line of all correspondence.