Service Technician

Garage Enterprises; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Garage Enterprises is seeking a Garage Door Service Technician in Boise, ID to install, repair, maintain, and troubleshoot heavy-duty garage door systems in commercial, industrial, and residential settings.

We offer base pay of $20.00 to $24.00 per hour, with a 60% travel requirement and an incentive plan. This full-time, non-exempt role emphasizes safety, mechanical and electrical aptitude, and independent work in active environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–5 years experience servicing commercial or industrial garage door systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electrical systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Experience with fire doors, dock levelers, and high-cycle door systems.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred; other manufacturer certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and recommend repairs or upgrades to customers as appropriate .
• Participate in on-call or after- hours service rotations as required
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and performance expectations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Read technical manuals

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or GED

OSHA 10 Certification

OSHA 30 Certification (Preferred)

Lift/Forklift/Aerial platform certifications (Preferred)

Manufacturer certifications (Preferred)

Job description

• Location 106 E 42nd St.,Boise, ID, 83714,United States
• Base Pay $20.00 - $24.00 / Hour
• Other Compensation Incentive Plan
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Travel 60%
• Manage Others No

Contact information

Description

The Garage Door Service Technician is responsible for the installation, repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of commercial and industrial garage door systems and related equipment. This role services high-energy and large-scale door systems in active commercial and industrial environments as well as residential at times. This requires advanced mechanical aptitude, electrical knowledge, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work independently and in coordination with customers and other contractors.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and recommend repairs or upgrades to customers as appropriate .
• Participate in on-call or after- hours service rotations as required
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and performance expectations.

Safety

• Complying with all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable federal, state, and local safety requirements.
• Properly using required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, high-visibility apparel, fall protection, and steel-toe footwear as required by the job site.
• Safely installing, repairing, and adjusting commercial and industrial garage door systems, including high-tension springs, cables, counterbalance systems, tracks, operators, and dock equipment.
• Following lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and electrical safety practices when servicing powered doors, operators, and related electrical components.
• Performing work at heights using ladders, lifts, scaffolding, or elevated platforms in accordance with safety standards and training.
• Inspecting tools, equipment, ladders, lifts, vehicles, and job-site conditions prior to use and immediately reporting unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, or hazards.
• Maintaining clean and controlled work areas to minimize slip, trip, fall, struck-by, and caught -between hazards in active commercial facilities.
• Safely operating company vehicles, forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other powered equipment when authorized and trained to do so.
• Coordinating work safely around customers, contractors, and facility operations to prevent injury or property damage.
• Immediately reporting all work-related injuries, incidents, near misses, or property damage in accordance with company incident reporting procedures.
• Participating in required safety meetings, training s , job hazard analyses (JHAs), and site-specific safety orientations as assigned
• Exercising stop-work authority and notifying management when unsafe conditions exist that could result in injury, equipment damage, or regulatory violations

Failure to comply with safety policies, procedures, or training requirements may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of experience servicing commercial or industrial garage door systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electrical systems.
• Ability to safely work independently with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and work orders.
• Experience with fire doors, dock levelers, and high-cycle door systems.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification. (Preferred)
• Lift, forklift, or aerial platform certifications. (Preferred)
• Manufacturer certifications (e.g., door or operator systems) (Preferred)
• Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver doors, panels, and materials weighing up to 75 lbs
• Ability to climb ladders, kneel, bend, reach, and work overhead
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and residential environments
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

Summary

Role Overview

The Garage Door Service Technician is responsible for installing, repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting heavy-duty commercial and industrial garage door systems and related equipment. Working in active commercial environments, and residential, this role focuses on large-scale door systems and requires strong mechanical aptitude, electrical knowledge, and a commitment to safety.

Key Responsibilities

This position requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with customers and other contractors to ensure systems operate reliably and safely. Ideal candidates possess advanced technical skills to diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues efficiently in fast-paced industrial settings.