Installation Technician (Central CA/Los Angeles, CA)

Overhead Door; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Won-Door Corporation is seeking an Installation Technician trainee for the Los Angeles, CA metro area with potential to become a Journeyman Commercial Installer. Trainees learn on the job under a seasoned Won-Door installer, installing and servicing life-saving fire and security doors for contractors and end users.

Technicians work from their own homes and travel regularly, learning to diagnose, install, and maintain complex door systems while adhering to safety and code requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; construction experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills essential.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation of equipment in a safe, efficient, professional manner.
• Assist with maintenance of automatic door systems.
• Learn to diagnose faulty equipment and causes of malfunctions.
• Read installation/service schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Coordinate with dispatch to optimize labor and efficiency.
• Use hand and power tools per OSHA standards.
• Complete work orders using computer-based documentation.
• Represent the company positively with customers and coworkers.
• Collaborate with parts and sales; report issues promptly.
• Travel regularly; overnight travel required.
• Train and support new Technicians as needed.
• Drive safely to job sites and comply with safety programs.

Skills

Advanced mechanical and electrical

Advanced troubleshooting

Customer service and communications

Read blueprints and schematics

Power tools and documentation software

Independent and team work

Flexible and adaptable schedules

Education

High school diploma or GED

Construction experience preferred

Mechanical/electrical troubleshooting experience

Tools

Power tools

Blueprints/drawings reading tools

Job description

Seeking an Installation Technician for the Los Angeles, CA and Central, CA area to train to become a Journeyman Commercial Installer. Under the direction of a Won-Door Commercial installer, our technicians learn on the job while assisting with the installation of large and complex doors with mechanical, electronic and code-compliance aspects. As the face of the company, we rely on our Won-Door technicians to provide an outstanding experience to our general contractor and end-user customers while installing and servicing our life-saving fire and security doors. Technicians work from their own homes and use their own trucks, with products to be installed shipped directly to the job sites. Jobs are dispatched to our technicians by a support team based at Won-Door's headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. During their training period, the trainee will travel with the journeyman and stay local to the work that is scheduled.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with installation of equipment in an efficient, safe and professional manner.
• Assist with performing maintenance on automatic, accordion door systems.
• Learn to diagnose faulty equipment and identify causes of malfunction.
• Read and understand complex installation/service schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Work with dispatch to optimize labor revenue and efficiency.
• Use hand and power tools in compliance with OSHA standards.
• Complete work orders using computer-based documents.
• Project a positive image when interacting with customers and coworkers.
• Collaborate with parts and sales departments; report customer issues promptly.
• Travel regularly; overnight travel required.
• Work independently and make autonomous decisions.
• Train and support new Technicians when needed.
• Drive safely and efficiently to job sites.
• Support and comply with all safety programs and procedures.
• Perform work in diverse customer environments, including outdoor exposure.

Skills & Abilities

• Advanced mechanical and electrical skills
• Advanced troubleshooting ability
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and installation instructions
• Competency using power tools and digital platforms for documentation
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Flexible and adaptable to changing schedules and environments

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid driver's license required. Clean driving record required.

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in commercial construction preferred.
• Proven experience in mechanical/electrical troubleshooting required.

Work Environment

• Technicians work in various environments such as construction sites, hospitals, retail, business offices, and pharmaceutical facilities. Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and weather conditions is expected.
• Frequent exposure to wet/humid conditions, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, risk of electrical shock, and vibrations.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift/move up to 100 pounds and occasionally up to 150 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Capable of overhead work for extended periods using ladders and power tools.

Travel Required

• Domestic Travel Required: Yes
• International Travel Required: Yes

Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity Statement

At Won-Door, we are committed to fostering an environment where individual differences are respected and valued. We embrace diversity and inclusion in every aspect of our organization and encourage all employees to share their perspectives and voice their opinions. By celebrating diverse backgrounds and perspectives, we strengthen our company and work collaboratively toward achieving our goals.

Won-Door Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment and non-discrimination. It is our policy to ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals and to strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and childbirth), age, race, national origin, color, disability, religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, and any other characteristics protected by law.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, transfers, compensation, termination, and layoffs. We are dedicated to maintaining a workplace that reflects our commitment to fairness, equity, and respect for all individuals.