Garage Door Technician Apprentice, Milwaukee WI

A1 Garage; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped earnings

Company vehicle

Gas card

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Weekly pay

6-week training

Graduation bonus

Career path

Job summary

A1 Garage Door in Milwaukee is seeking a hands-on technician to diagnose and fix residential garage door systems. This commission-based role centers on earning homeowner trust and closing repairs, with uncapped earnings potential.

You will perform physical, shop-floor work daily in garages, lifting heavy components, and building practical skills while learning to sell. A company vehicle, benefits, and a defined training path support long-term growth.

Qualifications

• 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
• 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

• Diagnose problems and explain repairs to homeowners.
• Repair and install springs, rollers, openers and motors.
• Lift 75+ lbs, kneel, climb ladders in extreme temps.
• Close sales to earn commissions; earn trust.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical experience

Communication with homeowners

Comfort with tools

Willingness to learn sales

Tools

Home service tools

Auto shop tools

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.