Commercial Automatic Door Technician

Vortex Doors; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Uniform and boot allowance

Health benefits

401K match

8 holidays paid

Vacation/Sick program

Job summary

Vortex Doors, America’s highest quality and customer-centric door repair company, seeks an experienced Commercial Pedestrian and Automatic Door Technician with 4+ years in the industry. You will install, troubleshoot, and repair automatic doors, access control, and related hardware, while ensuring safety and code compliance.

The role includes on-site work, data recording, and ongoing skill development. Excellent customer service, strong mechanical skills, and knowledge of different door types

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in the commercial door service industry.
• AAADM certification is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of various door types, brands, and hardware.
• Ability to use hand and power tools effectively.
• Excellent mechanical and technical skills.
• Proficiency with measuring and fractions for precise installations.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair automatic doors and related hardware.
• Diagnose door issues such as springs, hinges, locks, and electrical components.
• Install and configure locks, handles, closers, low-voltage, and access control systems.
• Ensure that all installed doors meet safety and building code regulations and standards.
• Provide excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and offering repair solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of service visits, repairs, and installations and provide reports.
• Diagnose, identify, and resolve technical issues with doors and communicate cost-effective solutions.
• Perform quality checks on installations and repairs to meet quality standards.

Skills

Door installation

Access control systems

Door repair

Mechanical/technical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AAADM certification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Tape measure

Job description

Job Description

Vortex Doors, America’s highest quality and most customer-centric commercial and industrial door repair company, is seeking a motivated Experienced Commercial Pedestrian and Automatic Door Repair and Installation Technician to join our company. We are considering applicants with at least 4+ years of door industry experience with Commercial Pedestrian and Automatic Doors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of Automatic Doors, Access control, Low energy Pedestrian doors with Glass and glazing exposure. Experience with Aluminum commercial doors a plus, and related hardware using appropriate tools and equipment.


• Diagnose and conduct routine repair door-related issues, such as broken springs, hinges, locks, and electrical components. If you have a desire to learn welding we can train!


• Install and configure door hardware, such as locks, handles, closers, low-voltage, and access control systems.


• Ensure that all installed doors meet safety and building code regulations and standards.


• Provide excellent customer service by addressing customer inquiries, explaining repair processes, and offering solutions to door-related problems.


• Maintain accurate records of service visits, repairs, and installations, and provide reports as required.


• Diagnose, identify, and resolve technical issues with doors efficiently. Communicate with customers offering cost-effective solutions.


• Perform quality checks on installations and repairs to ensure they meet the company’s unsurpassed quality standards.

Great Reasons to Work at Vortex:

• Recognized in Most Loved Workplaces 2024 & Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces 2025


• Comprehensive Pay, health benefits, 401K match, 8 company paid holidays, and Vacation/Sick program.


• Company provided uniform, tools, and an annual boot allowance.


• Use of Company provided vehicle to conduct customer service visits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Hiring Bonus! Up to $3,000 with commercial or industrial doors experience required.


• 4+ years’ experience in the commercial door service industry.


• AAADM certified a plus.


• Knowledge of various door types, brands, and hardware.


• Ability to use hand and power tools effectively.


• Excellent mechanical and technical skills.


• Proficiency in performing mathematical calculations involving fractions and reading a tape measure accurately for precise measurements and installations.


• Knowledge of safety regulations and adherence to safety protocols.

Work Conditions:

• Full-time shifts are available between Vortex business hours of 7:0 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday and must be able to work some overtime and on‑call hours.


• Continuous on‑going training provided as you continue to grow with Vortex.


• Be able to drive a company vehicle and possess a valid driver license.


• Must pass Drug test, Background check and Motor Vehicle check

You should be proficient in:

• Door Installation


• Access Control Systems


• AAADM Certification


• door maintenance technician


• Door Service Techncian


• Pedestrian doors


• automatic doors