Apprentice, Specification Program

ASSA ABLOY•Shawnee, KS

71d•Onsite

About The Position

This paid apprentice program begins in October 2026 and requires training for a 12 – 18 month period in the Kansas City market area. The program is designed to prepare you for a successful transition into a Specification Writer position with ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions. During the training period, you will train out of our facility in the Kansas City metro area and participate in an in-depth development program with a small group of classmates. You will learn about our industry, the innovative products and solutions we manufacture, the standards and codes that guide life safety in the built environment, and the software skills needed to design openings effectively. The Apprentice program includes 12 months of focused classroom training followed by 6 months of supervised, mentored, entry-level specification-writing with continued education and support. As a Specification Writer, you will work with a committed team of specialists supporting many of the top architectural firms in the country. In this role, you will prepare technical door and hardware specification documents, serve as a trusted resource to design professionals on innovative, functional, and code-compliant opening applications, and use Openings Studio to strengthen productivity and project management.

Requirements

You have an entrepreneurial spirit and are excited about selling a full range of door opening solutions.
You are self-motivated, organized, and attentive to detail, with a strong commitment to accuracy.
Ability to manage time and multiple projects effectively while contributing as a collaborative team member.
You have strong communication and listening skills.
You can work independently but believe in teamwork.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools required.
Technical and electronic aptitude is a plus.
Ability to perform responsibilities in a home office environment.

Nice To Haves

College or University degree preferred, ideally in architectural design, engineering, drafting, construction science, construction management, business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Creating, engineering, and producing door and hardware specifications for all types of commercial building applications - schools, hospitals, offices, multifamily housing, entertainment, hospitality, and more.
Recommending door and hardware solutions to meet the design requirements for security, aesthetics, sustainability, and accessibility.
Designing electrified access control product and software systems for door openings.
Working in tandem with our Architectural Sales Representatives to foster positive customer experience and deliver on time project deliverables.
Assisting with project submittal reviews and substitution approval processes to ensure specifications are held in the bid process.
Utilizing Salesforce.com as a customer relationship, project tracking and time management tool.