Apprentice, Specification Program

ASSA ABLOY•Shawnee, KS

74d•Onsite

About The Position

This paid apprentice program, beginning in October 2026, is designed to prepare individuals for a successful transition into a Specification Writer position with ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions. The program requires training for a 12-18 month period in the Kansas City market area. During the training period, apprentices will participate in an in-depth development program, learning about the industry, innovative products and solutions, life safety standards and codes, and the software skills needed to design openings effectively. The 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, the role involves preparing technical door and hardware specification documents, serving as a trusted resource to design professionals on opening applications, and using Openings Studio for productivity and project management. Key contributions include creating specifications for commercial building applications, recommending solutions for security, aesthetics, sustainability, and accessibility, designing electrified access control systems, collaborating with Architectural Consultants, assisting with submittal reviews and substitution approvals, and utilizing Salesforce.com for customer relationship management and project tracking.

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.
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.
Technical and electronic aptitude is a plus.

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 Consultants 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.