Installer Apprentice

Precision Door Services I; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Bonuses & incentives

Company-provided vehicle

PTO & vacation

401K plans

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Precision Garage Door Service in South Bend, IN is seeking a skilled Garage Door Installer to join our field team. You will diagnose and repair garage doors and door operators, install new equipment, replace springs, and educate customers on options to repair or upgrade.

Attention to safety, precise alignment, and clear communication with customers are essential to success. You'll work independently with your own company-provided vehicle, travel locally to service appointments, and receive

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds independently.
• Must be able to bend, climb, kneel, and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to work in heat and cold, outside and inside garages not temperature-controlled.
• Experience in the garage door industry is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to use a computer and/or tablet for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair garage doors and door operators, replacing worn parts and installing new equipment.
• Educate the customer on repair options and explain the work performed.
• Sell service, repairs, and new equipment using our proven model and collect payment.
• Manage inventory in your vehicle to properly sell the job and service the equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Customer service

Tools

Hand tools

Computer/tablet

Job description

Garage Door Installer

Location

South Bend, IN, 46628, United States

Salary and Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Bonuses & Incentives
• Company-provided vehicle
• PTO and Vacation
• 401K Plans
• $30.00-$50.00/ hourly depending on experience

We offer competitive pay that will meet or beat any trade.

Why You'll Want to Join the Precision Garage Door Service Team

• Professional training and development - Our goal is for our door installers to do each and every job safely and correctly. You can make a good career as a garage door installer.
• Incredible pay - You'll make between $30.00-$50.00/ hourly depending on experience per year as a door installer.
• A team invested in your future - We're a team here, and while you'll be working independently much of the time, you'll find out quickly that everyone has your back.
• Support from our office - We have one of the best office teams in the industry. We take care of all the appointment-setting, follow-ups, and back-end office work. You just show up at the scheduled location and do what you do best.
• Autonomy - You'll have a lot of independence as a garage door installer, with your own company-provided vehicle and flexibility in how you help customers throughout the day.
• Support from the Team - Just because you are on your own doesn't mean you are completely isolated from the rest of the team. We have a dynamic team environment where we keep in touch with everyone. We regularly meet, so you'll get to know everyone on the team well.
• Friendly Competition and Accountability - We push each other to be better and are all competitive by nature. We hold each other accountable and learn from each other's mistakes.
• One of the Best - As a Precision Garage Door Service employee, you'll be representing a brand that sets a high level of professionalism in the industry, from our branded company vehicles to our high-quality level of service. We also set a high bar in compensating and taking care of our employees, providing the best benefits packages and compensation opportunities.

Your Responsibilities as a Door Installer

• Diagnose and Repair - You'll be responsible for repairing garage doors, door operators, replacing worn or broken door parts, installing new equipment including doors, and replacing springs.
• Educating the Customer - You'll explain in detail and help the customer understand their options to repair the issue and prevent future ones. After the work is done, you'll review and explain it to customers so that they fully understand the work performed.
• Sell Service, Repairs, and New Equipment - Using our proven model, which we train you in, you'll sell services to the customer using a good/better/best model. You'll also collect payment from the customer.
• Manage Inventory in Your Vehicle - You'll need the right equipment, tools, and products to properly sell the job and service the equipment.

How to Succeed in This Role

• Maximizing Your Time - You will stay busy by fully addressing the customer’s needs and offering them the best solutions, and managing your time throughout the day to help as many customers as you can. This allows you to control your own income.
• Quality Work - You'll make sure the job gets done right the first time.
• Wowing the Customer - Customers will be happy and leave glowing reviews.
• Commitment to Safety - You drive and work safely.

Basic Position Requirements

• Mechanical aptitude and technical skills is a plus (not required).
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds independently.
• Must be able to bend, climb, kneel, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in the heat and cold, both outside and inside garages that may not be temperature-controlled.
• Have interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with customers and solve issues.
• Communicate and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Be reliable and able to serve our customers following our process.

Knowledge

• Experience in the garage door industry is preferred but not required – we will train you.
• Must be able to use a computer and/or tablet. You can't be afraid of technology.
• Must be able to use hand tools and operate mechanical equipment.

About The Company

At Precision Garage Door Service, we take pride in building a strong team and a sophisticated reputation. With our training and processes, the sky is the limit for your success in this industry.

If you are ready to put your customer service and mechanical skills to work to elevate your career, then we want to hear from you.