Garage Door Technician Apprentice, Lansing MI

A1 Garage Door Service; Town of Lansing (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped earnings

Company vehicle & gas card

Medical benefits

401k PTO + weekly pay

6-week training + graduation bonus

Career advancement

Job summary

A1 Garage Door Service is seeking a hands-on technician to diagnose and repair garage doors in customers' homes. This is not a sales job; you’ll fix issues and then communicate clearly with homeowners.

Work includes lifting 75 lbs, climbing ladders, and operating in hot and cold garages. The role is commission-based, with pay tied to closing jobs after earning homeowner trust.

Company provides a vehicle and benefits; extensive training and a clear career path are offered.

Qualifications

• 21+, valid license, 3+ years driving record.
• Able to lift 75 lbs., bend, climb, kneel, work in extreme temps.
• Some hands-on mechanical experience or comfort with tools (home services, auto shops, 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

Responsibilities

• Repair and install garage door components (springs, cables, rollers, openers, motors).
• Diagnose problems and fix them; speak with homeowners after work.
• Work daily in physical conditions and maintain safety protocols.
• Learn and apply selling skills to obtain customer consent and close jobs.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical

Customer interaction

Work ethic

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

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

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 Offsetenu

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.