Garage Door Technician Apprentice, Grand Rapids MI

A1 Garage Door Service; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Gas card

Tools provided

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

A1 Garage Door Service in Grand Rapids is seeking a hands-on technician to diagnose and repair garage doors and openers. You will work daily with springs, cables, rollers, motors, and ladders, lifting 75 lbs and enduring extreme temps, with a focus on customer trust and quality workmanship.

Unlike typical sales roles, selling is part of the job and commission-based earnings are uncapped. You’ll learn to close, earn commissions, and build a career with a clear path and paid training, plus

Qualifications

• 21+, valid driver’s license
• 3+ years driving record
• Ability to lift 75 lbs, bend, climb, kneel
• Hands-on mechanical experience or comfort with tools
• Willingness to undergo background check and drug test
• Basic tech comfort (apps, tablets); reading/measuring calculations
• No sales experience required, we teach that

Responsibilities

• Diagnose problems and communicate with homeowners professionally
• Repair and install garage door components (springs, cables, rollers, openers, motors)
• Perform physical work daily, including lifting and climbing
• Sell effectively; commission-based pay, earnings depend on close rate

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Customer communication

Safety consciousness

Job description

This is hands-on mechanical work, hot garages and all, not a sales job with some lifting. You'll diagnose the problem, talk to the homeowner like the pro they trust, then fix it yourself.

We want someone who puts people first: down-to-earth, dependable, easy to talk to, plus a strong work ethic and the grit to do physical work daily. We'll teach you to sell.

The Job

Physical work, every day: springs, cables, rollers, openers, motors. You repair and install it all. Lifting 75+ lbs., bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, working in 100°F garages and freezing ones. Hands-on from first job to last.

Selling isn't optional, it's the job: no sale means no repair, no repair means no paycheck. This is commission-based, so every dollar you make starts with a homeowner trusting you enough to say yes. We'll teach you how to earn that yes. You bring the desire to close.

What You Get

• Uncapped earnings, first-year techs typically hit $60K–$90K+

• Company vehicle + gas card all tools provided

• Medical, dental, vision, 401k PTO + weekly pay

• 6-week paid training (2 weeks local, 4 weeks Phoenix Academy, travel covered) + a one thousand dollar graduation bonus

• Real career path

Who Thrives Here

• Likes working with hands, solving mechanical problems, no garage door experience needed

• Puts people first: trustworthy, helpful, easy to talk to, no sales title required

• Shows up prepared and does the work right, every time, raising the standard, not cutting corners

• Follows through on what they commit to and earns trust through the finish line

• Doesn't mind getting dirty, sweaty, or cold

• Wants to build toward six figures over time, not a quick bump

Requirements

• 21+, valid license, 3+ years driving record

• Can lift 75 lbs., bend, climb, kneel, work in extreme temps, regularly

• Some hands-on mechanical experience or comfort with tools (home services, auto shops, hospitality, DIY projects, etc.)

• Willingness to undergo a criminal background check, drug test (THC excluded) and driving record

• Basic tech comfort (apps, tablets); reading/math for measurements and payments

• No sales experience required, we teach that

Before You Apply

This location operates with expanded service hours to support increased capacity and customer demand. Team members may be scheduled for shifts from 6AM to 4PM, 8:30AM-6:30PM or 11AM to 9PM, with assignments based on performance and seniority. The facility is open seven days a week, requiring flexibility in scheduling, including weekends.

At A1, we put people first, raise the standard, and deliver on our promise, from the first call to every handshake. That starts with who we hire.

#INDA1

Benefits and other cool stuff:

• Medical, dental, vision, 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Weekly Pay
• Internal Promotion opportunities
• Company swag

A1 Garage Door (and affiliate companies) provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities.