Lead Overhead Door Technician

Apex Industries; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading door service provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Lead Overhead Door Technician to install and service overhead door products. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to work independently while ensuring adherence to safety standards. Candidates must be comfortable with physical tasks and travel to customer locations in the Annapolis Valley. This position offers a dynamic work environment with responsibilities spanning troubleshooting to documentation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience with mechanical tools and ability to lift heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer locations for service requests.
• Troubleshoot and repair overhead doors and related products.
• Complete documentation accurately for service records.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Familiarity with hand and power tools

Ability to follow instructions

Comfortable with physical tasks

On-call availability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Scissor lift

Welding equipment

Job description

Job overview
APEX is currently accepting applications for a Lead Overhead Door Technician to join our Door Opening Solutions Group. In this role, you will travel to customer locations across the Annapolis Valley—including Windsor, Wolfville, New Minas, Kentville, and Greenwood to troubleshoot, repair, service, and install overhead door products. You will be responsible for ensuring all work meets customer specifications and maintains APEX’s high quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel to and from customer locations.
• Load, unload, and handle overhead door sections or related hardware.
• Troubleshoot, repair, service, and install overhead doors, hardware, and related products.
• Prepare cables and springs according to established requirements.
• Follow procedures to maintain service schedules.
• Perform safety checks at job sites.
• Complete documentation accurately and on time (e.g., time cards, service tickets, mileage reports, work orders).
• Perform other duties as required to support operational needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand and power tools (e.g., hammer, saw, drill).
• Ability to read and work with imperial measurements.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently.
• Comfortable climbing ladders and performing physical tasks such as balancing, reaching, crouching, kneeling, prolonged standing, and heavy lifting.
• Willingness to travel occasionally overnight; availability for weekend or overtime work as needed.
• On-call availability based on a scheduled rotation.

Assets

• Experience installing or servicing overhead doors, dock levelers, or related products.
• Ability to weld, use a cutting torch, operate a forklift, or use a scissor lift.
• Knowledge of arc welding or grinding techniques.
• First Aid or Fall Arrest training.