What are the responsibilities and job description for the Garage Door Technician Apprentice – Training Provided position at Overhead Door Company of Greater Syracuse™?
Garage Door Technician Apprentice – Training Provided
Looking to start a career in the skilled trades? Join us as a Garage Door Technician Apprentice—no experience needed, just a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
At Overhead Door Company of Greater Syracuse™, we’re hiring mechanically inclined individuals to join our team as Installation & Repair Technicians. Whether you’ve worked in construction, mechanical trades, or simply enjoy working with your hands, this is your chance to learn a specialized trade with full, paid training—no garage door experience needed.
Why Join Us?
- Paid, Hands-On Training: Learn the trade from the best, including sessions with industry expert David Mount at Mount On Site Training in Maryland.
- Career Growth: Earn certifications through the Institute of Door Dealer Education and Accreditation (IDEA) and build a long-term career with advancement opportunities.
- Competitive Pay & Benefits: Hourly pay plus a full benefits package—medical, life, disability, 401(k), and performance bonuses.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy paid time off (PTO) and all major holidays off.
- Family-Owned Legacy: Join a fourth-generation business that’s been serving Central New York since 1924.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist in installing and servicing residential and commercial garage doors and openers
- Learn our products and improve your mechanical skills
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized job sites
- Complete work orders and communicate with the team
- Support inventory management and tool care
What We’re Looking For:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Able to lift 75 lbs safely
- Mechanical aptitude or background in construction/electrical trades a plus
- Valid NY State driver’s license with clean driving record
- Able to pass a standard drug test (does not include cannabis, in compliance with NY State law)
- Able to pass a DOT physical (non-CDL)
- Reliable and consistent
- Positive attitude and a willingness to learn and grow in the trade
Ready to Launch Your Career?
Apply today to become a Garage Door Technician at Overhead Door Company of Greater Syracuse™. If you’re looking for long-term stability, valuable certifications, and a company that truly invests in its people—you’ve found the right place.
About Us:
Overhead Door Company of Greater Syracuse™ is a trusted name in the garage door industry and part of a fourth-generation family business with roots going back to 1924. With three locations and a strong reputation for quality, we take pride in doing right by our customers—and our employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Overtime pay
Schedule:
- No nights
- Overtime
- Year round work
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $24