Automatic Door Service Technician

Overhead Door Corporation; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Overhead Door Corporation is seeking a skilled Automatic Door Service Technician in Springfield, MA to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automatic door systems. The role involves servicing door equipment, assisting with installations, and ensuring customer satisfaction across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate will have mechanical and electrical skills, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to read safety rules and manuals. AAADM certification within six months may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical and electrical skills required; troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, manuals, and procedures; write basic reports; and communicate clearly with customers and team members.
• Able to perform basic math and read a tape measure.
• Valid driver’s license required; must obtain AAADM certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair door systems and components.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on automatic doors and related hardware.
• Coordinate with dispatch and other departments to fulfill service calls.
• Adhere to OSHA safety standards on all worksites.
• Travel within the coverage area and drive safely between sites.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Reading safety rules

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Tape measure

Job description

Automatic Door Service Technician – $30–$45/hr – Springfield, MA

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Automatic Door Service Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting door service calls, performing repairs, and completing scheduled maintenance based on customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist and perform maintenance efficiently and effectively on door equipment including automatic doors, entrance doors, handles and closers.
• Learn to diagnose faulty equipment and apply knowledge of functional operation of unit and systems to identify the extent and cause of malfunction.
• Work with dispatch team and other departments.
• Understand the safe use of equipment and tools in compliance with OSHA standards.
• Completes work orders on computer-based documents according to established procedures.
• Project a positive image when interacting customers, employees and management in a cooperative, supportive and courteous manner.
• Communicate and work with the parts and sales departments to ensure the customer’s needs are being met; immediately report any potential customer issues that need to be addressed and communicate positively and courteously with our customers.
• Travel throughout coverage area during workday.
• Drive safely and efficiently from point to point in service area.
• Proactively support our safety program and initiatives, comply with all safety policies and procedures and ensure utilization of safe work practices on site, in the warehouse and in the office.
• Performs work in a variety of customer environments including exposure to elements and in-climate weather.
• Performs all other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical and electrical skills required; troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, manuals, and procedures; write basic reports; and communicate clearly with customers and team members.
• Able to perform basic math and read a tape measure.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to follow written, verbal, diagram, or schedule‑based instructions.
• Valid driver’s license required; must obtain AAADM certification (ANSI 156.10 & 156.19) within six months of hire.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds. A two‑person lift is required for anything 50 pounds and more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be capable of working at heights to service doors and operators using ladders.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in many different environments including hospitals, pharmaceuticals facilities, business offices and retail locations and is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.