Automatic Door Technician - Des Moines

Walsh Door & Hardware Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Holidays

Vacation / PTO

Dental Insurance

Job summary

Walsh Door & Hardware Company in Des Moines, IA seeks a Field Service Technician to install and troubleshoot automatic doors and electrified door hardware.

You will read wiring diagrams and electrical schematics, maintain accurate job-site records, and develop strong relationships with local contractors and customers. The role requires physical stamina, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel and stay overnight. AAADM certification is preferred and on-site training is provided.

Qualifications

• Dependable with strong technical and mechanical skills.
• Experience with automatic doors and low voltage cabling.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Clean background and valid driver’s license.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Willing to travel and stay overnight as needed.
• Typical schedule Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30; overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Install and troubleshoot automatic doors and electrified door hardware.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Accurately maintain records of work performed and parts used at each job site.
• Document project and service records promptly and accurately.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local contractors and customers.
• Take on more responsibility with experience.

Skills

Automatic doors

Electrical

Troubleshooting

Education

AAADM certification

Tools

Electrical schematics

Job description

Description

Job Description:

• Install and troubleshoot automatic doors and electrified door hardware.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Accurately maintain records of work performed and parts used at each job site, following established procedures.
• Ensure accurate project and service records by consistently and promptly documenting all relevant information and technical data
• Develop and maintain good relationships with local contractors and customers.
• The successful candidate will have the desire to take on more responsibility with experience.

Requirements

• Must be dependable, professional, and have strong technical / mechanical skills. The ideal candidate will have experience with automatic doors and low voltage cabling.
• AAADM certification preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues
• Must have clean background and driver’s license.
• The position requires medium lifting of materials up to 50 pounds and frequent to constant standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, walking, climbing, carrying, handling, lifting, punching, pulling, reaching, seeing, and the ability to distinguish between colors accurately.
• Pre-employment fit test, drug screen, and background check are required.
• Follow safe work practices and instructions in full compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Typical schedule is Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Hours WILL VARY depending on workload and may require 50+ hours per week during peak times.
• Some travel and overnight stays are required.

Additional Preferred Skills & Knowledge:

• Experience servicing automated door systems
• Background in construction, specifically installing door frames, windows, or working as a glazier with glass windows and doors
• Experience in electrical work, automotive repair, or carpentry trades

Benefits:

• Health Insurance – Highly competitive, quality health insurance for single or family coverage options available with full-time positions. Company pays majority of premium
• 401k Savings Plan – Company contributes up to 4% of wages
• Life Insurance – 100% company paid $50,000 life insurance policy
• Short Term Disability – 100% company paid policy
• Long Term Disability – 100% company paid policy
• Holiday – 7 paid holidays
• Vacation – Personal Time Off program starting on hire date
• Dental Insurance – Delta Dental of Iowa