Gate Technician / Automated Gate & Access Control Technician

Peerless Enterprises, LLC; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for installations and

401(k)

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Major / specialty tools provided

Steady work

Job summary

Gate Options is seeking an experienced Gate Technician to service and install automated gate systems across the Northern Illinois area. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain swing, slide, and barrier gates, install operators and control boards, and document service work with photos and notes.

We offer $25 to $35 per hour starting pay, a company vehicle for installations and service, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays and PTO, and access to

Qualifications

• 2 years of automated gate experience is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to independently diagnose and repair gate systems.
• Experience installing and programming gate operators.
• Mechanical knowledge of gate hardware (rollers, tracks, hinges, etc.).
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Comfortable reading wiring diagrams and using a multimeter.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair commercial and residential automated gate systems.
• Install and service swing, slide, barrier gate systems, and access controls.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical failures.
• Replace control boards, loops, eyes, receivers, and sensing devices.
• Perform welding and light fabrication as needed.
• Repair hinges, rollers, tracks, wheels, locks, and gate hardware.
• Complete service documentation with photos and notes.
• Represent Gate Options professionally with customers.

Skills

Gate system diagnosis

Independent work

Troubleshooting

Customer communication

Tools

Multimeter

Welding equipment

Job description

Gate Options is looking for an experienced Gate Technician to join our team.

We're looking for someone who can run service calls, assist with installations independently, troubleshoot automated gate systems, and take pride in doing the job right the first time.

Experience in the overhead door, commercial door, garage door, access control, or related service industries is highly relevant and encouraged to apply.

Our work covers both commercial and residential throughout the Northern Illinois area. You'll work on a variety of gate systems, from mechanical repairs and welding, to gate operators, control boards, vehicle loops, and sensing devices.

If you're looking for steady work and the freedom to do your job without being micromanaged, we'd like to talk.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair commercial and residential automated gate systems.
• Install and service swing, slide, barrier gate systems, and related access controls.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical failures.
• Replace control boards, loops, photo eyes, receivers, and external sensing devices.
• Perform welding and light fabrication as needed.
• Repair hinges, rollers, tracks, wheels, locks, and gate hardware.
• Complete service documentation with photos and notes.
• Represent Gate Options professionally with customers.

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of automated gate experience is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to independently diagnose and repair commercial and residential automated gate systems.
• Experience installing and programming commercial and residential gate operators.
• Mechanical experience withrollers, tracks, wheels, chains, sprockets, bearings, hinges, springs, and related hardware.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Comfortable using a multimeter and reading wiring diagrams.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds and work outdoors.

Experience with one or more of the following is preferred:

• DoorKing
• LiftMaster
• HySecurity
• Nice
• FAAC
• Telephone Entry Systems
• Vehicle Loop Systems
• Photo Eyes
• Keypads

We're looking for someone who:

• Can work independently.
• Takes pride in clean, quality work.
• Enjoys and excels at troubleshooting difficult problems.
• Communicates well with customers and associates.
• Is prompt and keeps commitments.
• Wants to be part of a strong and growing team.

What We Offer

• $25 to $35 per hour starting pay
• Company vehicle for installations and service
• Company credit card for fuel and material expenses401(k)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Major / specialty tools provided
• Steady work

Why Gate Options?

We're building a long term service and installation team, not just filling a position.

As we continue to grow, we're looking for experienced technicians who want more responsibility, more input, and the opportunity to help build one of the best gate service teams in Northern Illinois.