Maintenance Technician, Tampa FL

A1 Garage; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, 401K

Paid Time Off

Weekly Pay

Internal Promotion opportunities

Company swag

Job summary

Our Tampa location is opening in January 2027. We train new technicians at our Phoenix Academy in December 2026. The Maintenance Technician role covers annual tune-ups, inspections, and customer education, with a four-week apprenticeship and flight/accommodation coverage for training.

No prior garage-door experience is required; you will learn on the job and advance to a junior technician after training. Competitive benefits available.

Qualifications

• Be nice and professional at all times.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Able to bend, climb, kneel and stand for long periods.
• Physically able to lift 75 lbs.
• Valid driver's license for at least 3 years.
• Willingness to undergo a pre-employment drug test and background checks.
• Basic software knowledge and tablet/computer use.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools.
• Reading and basic math skills required.
• Professional appearance and legal work eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Handle Annual Maintenance Club Tune Ups.
• Complete garage door inspections using a checklist.
• Handle call-back visits when issues arise.
• Turn negative experiences into positive ones.
• Educate customers on their door and inspection findings.
• Receive POs for warehouse and update inventory.
• Assist Area Manager with load outs for techs and installers.
• Maintain warehouse counts and update inventory.

Skills

Customer service

Reading skills

Basic math

Physical stamina

Team player

Self-motivated

Follow-through

Hand tools

Software familiarity

Education

GED or HS diploma not required

Tools

Navigation apps

Google

Tablet use

Computer use

Hand tools

Job description

Our new location in Tampa is opening in January of 2027!

Training at our Academy in Phoenix December 2026.

I'm Tommy, and I'm the CEO of A1 Garage Door. I'm glad you're here.

I started the company in 2007, and we have since grown to cover almost half the United States. Our vision is to become America's largest and most trusted garage door company.

As a Maintenance Technician

you will be responsible for handling our Annual Maintenance Club Tune Ups. Our team will train you on everything you need to know to thrive in your very own market. No previous experience with garage doors required, we got you!

You Should Apply If:

• You love to make things work perfectly
• You can explain mechanical things in a simple way
• You like to help people and solve problems for them
• Your peers describe you as methodical, reliable and trustworthy
• You're self-motivated and enjoy working autonomously
• You move fast, you're always busy and no task is too small or too big
• You should DEFINITELY apply if you have experience with repairs and maintenance in the home service industry, manufacturing, automotive, etc.

You Shouldn’t Apply If:

• You prefer working where there are no customers to talk to
• You think that manual labor is for other people
• You are not heat resistant (garages get very hot in Florida!)
• You are not likely to follow what you were taught in class and apply it with gusto

The Job:

• Handling our Annual Maintenance Club Tune Ups
• Complete garage door Inspections, following a check list
• Handling call back visits when we don’t get it right the first time
• Focus on turning negative experiences into positive experiences
• Educate customer on their door and findings from the inspection
• Receiving POs for the warehouse and updating inventory with the exact counts
• Assisting the Area Manager or Market Lead with load outs for techs and installers
• Maintaining physical counts in warehouse and updating Inventory

Basic Requirements:

• Be nice! I know, we shouldn’t have to say that, but we mean it.
• Min 21 years old
• Able to bend, climb, kneel and stand for long periods
• Physically able to lift 75lbs
• Valid driver's license for at least 3 years
• Willingness to undergo a pre-employment drug test (not including THC), criminal background checkand driving record verification
• Knowledge of basic software such as navigation apps, Google etc as well as tablet and computer use
• Basic knowledge of hand tools
• GED or HS diploma not required, however reading skills as well as basic math skills (measurements, payments) are required.
• Professional appearance
• Employment requires current eligibility to legally work in the United States

The Journey of a Maintenance Technician:

• Our apprenticeship is a 4 week training program at the A1 Training Academy in Phoenix, AZ.
• A1 covers flights and accommodations for the duration of your training in Phoenix. (You will typically work 45-50 hours a week while an apprentice and qualify for overtime for hours over 40 in a week.)
• Once you complete training, you will receive a $1,000 bonus, and graduate to a junior maintenance technician. You will perform your duties in and around your market. Boom!

Interview Process:

Our interview process is not long, but it’s thorough. We want to make sure that each person who joins the team is the right fit for A1. And that we are the right fit for you!

• After we review your application, you will be contacted for an interview with a recruiter if we want to know more. Plan on up to 30 minutes.
• Next step is an interview with the Area manager. Plan on approximately 60 minutes.

#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.