Garage Door Technician Apprentice

Agsmartgarage; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

PTO + sick time

Premium products & smart-home tech

Structured, hands-on training

Job summary

AG Smart Garage, a fast-growing, technology-driven garage door company serving the North Shore and Chicagoland, seeks energetic technicians in training. You’ll train with seasoned pros, learn premium installation of doors and openers, and start running your own calls after certification.

We offer paid training at $18–$23/hour during training, a path to $100K+ as a certified tech, health/dental/vision insurance, PTO and sick time, and a friendly team that values humility and accountability.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude; comfortable with tools.
• Able to lift up to 100 lbs and work on ladders.
• Clear communication with customers in English.
• Available for a rotation including some weekends, holidays and evenings.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Able to pass a background check and drug test.
• Genuinely nice, a team player, and humble.

Responsibilities

• Install new garage doors and openers.
• Present options to homeowners — and explain the why.
• Deliver a premium experience from the moment you pull up.
• Train alongside experienced technicians; after certification, run your own calls.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Customer communication

Team player

Availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Who we are (read this part carefully)

We're a small, tight-knit, technology-driven team serving affluent North Shore homeowners. How we treat each other isn't a poster on the wall — it's the job.

We own our mistakes

When something goes wrong, our people look in the mirror first — not out the window. "Here's what I'd do differently" beats "it wasn't me" every time.

We stay humble & coachable

Our best techs are the ones still learning. You can watch them get better every single month.

We want to win and we want the person next to us to win. We celebrate teammates' wins and help without keeping score.

Bad days happen. Blaming the office, the leads, or the customer is not who we are.

If that sounds like you, keep reading. If it doesn't, we're honestly not the right fit — and that's okay.

What you get

• $18–$23/hr during training — earn while you learn
• Structured, hands-on training (no van on day one)
• Performance-based pay after certification
• A clear path to $100K+ as a certified tech
• Health, dental & vision insurance PTO + sick time
• Premium products & smart-home tech
• A company that knows your name — you're not a number

What you'll actually do

You'll train alongside experienced technicians in the field. After certification, you'll run your own calls.

• Install new garage doors and openers
• Present options to homeowners — and explain the why
• Deliver a premium experience from the moment you pull up

What you need

• Strong mechanical aptitude; comfortable with tools
• Able to lift up to 100 lbs and work on ladders
• Clear communication with customers in English
• Available for a rotation incl. some weekends, holidays & evenings
• High school diploma or GED
• Able to pass a background check & drug test
• Above all: genuinely nice, a team player, and humble
• You're looking for any paycheck and plan to bounce in 3 months
• When something goes wrong, your instinct is to find someone to blame
• You already know it all and aren't looking to be coached
• You're not comfortable going into people's homes and communicating professionally

A quick word on our application

A few short questions (about 3 minutes). Answer honestly and specifically — that already puts you ahead of most applicants.

• Tell us about something you've built, fixed, or figured out with your hands — from a job, trade school, the military, or a personal project. Be specific about what you actually did.
• What's drawing you to the garage-door trade specifically, and why now?
• Thinking about jobs you've had — what did you enjoy the most, and what frustrated you the most?
• Can you confirm: valid license & clean record; able to lift 100 lbs & work on ladders; available for weekend/holiday/evening rotation; able to pass a background check & drug test? YES / NO

Ready to build a real career?

The application takes about 10–15 minutes and lands straight with our team — no account, no redirect. Have your work history (last few jobs) and résumé handy.

About AG Smart Garage — a fast-growing, technology-driven garage door company serving the North Shore and Chicagoland. We specialize in premium residential solutions, smart garage technology, and an exceptional customer experience. We invest in our people because our reputation depends on it.

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.

AG Smart Garage provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities.