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Garage Door Technician
Location: White Bear Lake, MN
Company: Northern Door Company
Job Type: Full-Time
Wage: $25.00 - $30.00/hour Base + Commissions & Performance Bonuses
Why Work For Us?
Are you a skilled garage door technician tired of working for companies that force you to sell cheap parts, drive cramped vans, and pay out of pocket for terrible health insurance?
Northern Door Company has been a premier Raynor dealer since 1978. We are a rapidly growing, highly profitable company that treats our technicians like the experts they are. We provide top-tier heavy-duty pickup trucks (no cramped cargo vans), and a benefits package that most trades companies can't beat.
The Northern Door Difference:
- Unbeatable Health Insurance: We pay 100% of the employee premium and a portion of your family/dependent coverage.
- Top-Tier Equipment: You get a take-home, fully stocked heavy-duty truck.
- Easy Earning Potential: Uncapped commissions on top of your $25-$30/hr base. (No High-Pressure Sales)
- Real Retirement: Company Matching Retirement Plan (Simple IRA).
The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Garage Door Technician to take ownership of a residential service and installation route.
Key Responsibilities:
- Installation: Assemble and install premium garage door systems, including tracks, torsion springs, cables, and door panels.
- Service & Repair: Diagnose mechanical issues, replace broken hardware, and perform routine maintenance and safety inspections to ensure optimal performance.
- Opener Systems: Install and program automated garage door openers (LiftMaster, Raynor), troubleshoot electrical issues, and integrate smart home/WiFi features.
- Professionalism: Communicate effectively with homeowners. Clearly present repair options (Good/Better/Best), capture signatures, and turn in clean, organized paperwork to our dispatch team.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- 2-3 years of hands-on experience with mechanical equipment, construction, or a related trades field (Previous garage door experience is highly preferred).
- Strong mechanical aptitude and basic electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Strong communication skills with other staff and customers.
- Ability to safely lift heavy materials and work in various Minnesota weather conditions.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Complete Benefits Package:
- $25 - $30/hour Base Pay
- Uncapped Commission & Bonus Structure
- 100% Employee / Partial Family & Dependent Medical Coverage
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company Matching Retirement Plan (Simple IRA)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Take-Home Company Truck
- Company Provided Equipment & Power Tools
- 1-on-1 Mentorship & Field Training
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume detailing your relevant experience to or .
