Residential Lead Garage Door Technician

Overhead Door Corporation; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading door service company in Edmonton is seeking a Residential Lead Garage Door Technician for full-time employment. This position includes installing and servicing overhead doors, with a focus on safety and communication with the scheduler. Candidates should have experience in the service/installation industry, a valid driver's license, and a strong safety mindset. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Excellent benefit plan

Comprehensive technical training

Support for obtaining CDI Certification

Opportunity for career advancement

Qualifications

• Experience servicing / installing overhead doors is strongly preferred.
• CDI Certification is an asset but not a requirement.
• Relevant safety training and tickets are an asset.
• Wearing a hard hat and other PPE is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Install and service overhead doors.
• Communicate with schedulers about service needs.
• Provide estimates for service calls.

Skills

Experience in a Service / Installation Industry

Experience in related trades or construction

Strong safety mindset

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Job Description

We have an immediate opening for a Residential Lead Garage Door Technician in our Edmonton Branch. Reporting to the Field Operations Manager, the Lead Technician will service and install overhead doors. This role is a permanent, full-time position. There is the possibility of on call and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Installing Sectional (includes FinDoor), Rolling steel, Fire Doors, High Speed Doors, Security Grilles, Roll Shutters, Bifold
• Servicing, diagnosing problems, providing solutions, and carrying out required work on overhead doors
• Regularly communicate and coordinate with the scheduler on problem solving, provide solutions and required parts if needed
• Welding for installation or repair if required
• Ability to assess job scope at the beginning of each job and note any discrepancies to the scheduler immediately (e.g., product warranty, site conditions, safety)
• Out of town travel for installation and service work, not limited to weekdays
• Provide estimates for how many person-hours are required for a service call, and the cost to fix versus replace doors
• Must be able to lift at least 75 pounds or more depending on job scope (residential vs. commercial)
• 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
• Complete all required paperwork daily and submit on time at the end of each work day (e.g., timesheets, FHLA’s, job work orders with clear notes and part numbers)
• If needed, be on on-call rotation for Service
• Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment screening requirements including drug, alcohol, and health assessment when requested for job specific sites without notice
• Valid Driver’s License and the ability to transport product on trailers and manlifts (on trailers) to and from sites safely
• Strong safety mindset
• Daily attendance and punctuality
• Accountable for ensuring safety training and tickets are up to date and valid — clearly communicate to scheduler on required renewals (e.g., Fall Protection, OSSA Elevated Work Platform, Standard First Aid, CSTS, etc.)
• Execute on other duties or tasks within the operations department, as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience in a Service / Installation Industry
• Experience in related trades or construction
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• CDI Certification is an asset but not a requirement
• Relevant safety training and tickets are an asset (such as OSSA Fall Protection, OSSA Elevated Work Platform, Standard First Aid, CSTS, BSO)
• Experience servicing / installing overhead doors is strongly preferred
• Wearing a hard hat and other PPE is mandatory for this safety sensitive role
• 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 where the position is located, at their own cost

We offer

• 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