Install Apprentice, Denver
About The Position
đ Iâm Tommy, and Iâm the CEO of A1 Garage Door. Iâm glad youâre here. I started the company in 2007, and we have since grown to cover almost half the United States. Our vision is to become Americaâs largest and most trusted garage door company. We are looking for high performers to join us. The Installer job is physically demanding. Stamina and enthusiasm are required! You donât need to have experience with garage doors. Our team will train you on everything you need to know (including the customer experience, the key to our success), so you can thrive in your very own market. You Should Apply If: đYou love to learn as much as you love to win đŁď¸Youâre a master of organization. You work methodically and cleanly đĄYou like to help people and you take pride from a job well done ââď¸Your peers describe you as handy, reliable, and trustworthy âââĄYou move fast, youâre always busy, and no task is too small or too big âđ Youâre self-motivated and enjoy working autonomously đ ď¸ You should DEFINITELY apply if you have worked in similar industries, performing installation or assembly. (Windows & doors, flooring, carpentry, kitchen installation, furniture/fixtures/bike assembly etc.) You Shouldnât Apply If: You prefer working where there are no customers to talk to You think that manual labor is for other people Youâre not weather resistant (hot/cold depending on geography) Youâre not likely to follow what you were taught in class and apply it with gusto The Job: Install new garage doors for residential customers Remove existing door and mechanical parts Replace worn or broken door parts using tools Assemble mechanical parts Install springs, sections, slats, and hardware Run wiring to connect equipment Lubricate and test mechanical parts for proper functioning Educate customers on upgraded parts and services and ensure satisfaction Document activities related to installations The Journey of an Installer: Our apprenticeship is a 4 week training program at the A1 Training Academy in Phoenix, AZ. A1 covers flights and accommodations for the duration of your training in Phoenix. (All apprenticeship/training weeks are paid at an hourly rate of $20/hour. You will typically work 45-50 hours a week while an apprentice, and qualify for overtime for hours over 40 in a week, so should average $1,000 a week or more.) Once you complete training, you will receive a $1,000 bonus, and graduate to a junior installer. You will perform your duties in and around your market. Boom! Pay, benefits, other cool stuff: Get your very own A1 wrapped van or truck with a gas card. Tools provided! Steady job flow to keep you busy Medical, dental, vision, 401K Starting pay $36.75/hour (Piece Rate) + commission on additional sales/services Weekly pay $1,000 bonus at completion of Training Academy in Phoenix (in addition to weekly pay) Interview Process: Our interview process is not long, but itâs thorough. We want to make sure that each person who joins the team is the right fit for A1. And that we are the right fit for you! After we review your application, you will be contacted for an interview with a recruiter if we want to know more. Plan on up to 45 minutes. Next step is an interview with the Area manager. Plan on approximately 30 minutes. Next step is when the fun begins: you will be invited to ride along with one of our technicians so you can see what life at A1 is really like. Plan on ½ day.
Requirements
- Be nice! I know, we shouldnât have to say that, but we mean it
- Able to bend, climb, kneel and stand for long periods
- Physically able to lift 75lbs, lift garage door panels above head
- Able to stand on ladder
- Basic knowledge of hand tools (Power drill, hammer, saw etc.)
- Valid driverâs license for at least 3 years with a clean driving record
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test (not including THC) and criminal background check
- Knowledge of basic software such as navigation apps, Google etc. as well as tablet and computer use
- GED or HS diploma not required, however reading skills as well as basic math skills (measurements, payments) are required
- Professional & approachable appearance
- Employment requires current eligibility to legally work in the United States
Nice To Haves
- You should DEFINITELY apply if you have worked in similar industries, performing installation or assembly. (Windows & doors, flooring, carpentry, kitchen installation, furniture/fixtures/bike assembly etc.)
Responsibilities
- Install new garage doors for residential customers
- Remove existing door and mechanical parts
- Replace worn or broken door parts using tools
- Assemble mechanical parts
- Install springs, sections, slats, and hardware
- Run wiring to connect equipment
- Lubricate and test mechanical parts for proper functioning
- Educate customers on upgraded parts and services and ensure satisfaction
- Document activities related to installations
Benefits
- Get your very own A1 wrapped van or truck with a gas card.
- Tools provided!
- Steady job flow to keep you busy
- Medical, dental, vision, 401K
- $1,000 bonus at completion of Training Academy in Phoenix (in addition to weekly pay)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
