Door Technician Apprentice

Central Door Solutions•Plover, WI

1h•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Central Door Solutions is a full-service overhead door and material handling company serving Wisconsin since 2004, with locations in Plover and New Berlin. The company handles residential and commercial projects involving garage doors, rolling doors, high-speed doors, fire doors, hangar doors, and loading dock equipment. It is an Elite Clopay Dealer and an IDA Top 100 door dealer. The Door Technician Apprentice installs and services residential and commercial door systems and related equipment. The role includes preparing openings, installing and adjusting doors and components, completing installations independently, maintaining a company truck and accurate paperwork, and keeping work sites clean. The technician also participates in an after-hours on-call rotation for emergency service. The position requires regular lifting and carrying, working at heights and in confined spaces, and working outdoors year-round in Wisconsin weather. The schedule is 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with overtime available. Hourly pay is $22–$28 depending on experience. The company provides a vehicle, tools, uniforms, insurance benefits, paid time off and holidays, and paid training.

Requirements

At least 2 years of hands-on experience with garage doors, overhead doors, dock equipment, or related mechanical field service; candidates with a strong mechanical background may be trained.
Comfort using hand tools and power tools and performing basic electrical troubleshooting.
Valid driver's license and a clean driving record; must be insurable under the company's commercial auto policy.
Ability to read work orders and communicate clearly with homeowners, property managers, and facility contacts.
Willingness to complete a background check and drug screen.
Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds regularly.
Ability to work from ladders and lifts, in crawl spaces, and at heights.
Ability to kneel, bend, reach overhead, and stand for extended periods.
Ability to work outdoors in Wisconsin weather year-round.

Nice To Haves

Experience with high-speed doors, rolling steel doors, or gate operators.
Construction experience.
LiftMaster, Clopay, or Cornell product experience.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
Welding or fabrication experience.
Electrical experience.

Responsibilities

Install residential and commercial garage doors, rolling steel doors, and gate operators.
Install and adjust openers, springs, cables, rollers, tracks, and hardware in the field.
Remove and haul away existing doors, prepare the opening, and confirm measurements before installation.
Complete installations independently by reading the work order, setting the door to specification, and explaining operation to the customer.
Keep the company truck stocked, maintain accurate paperwork, and keep the job site clean.
Participate in the after-hours on-call rotation for emergency service.