Independent Flex Garage Door Technician

OGD Overhead Garage Door • Columbia, SC

8d • $1,800 - $2,500

About The Position

OGD Overhead Garage Door is seeking experienced residential garage door technicians to expand into commercial doors, loading docks, and gates. In this 1099 independent contractor role, the technician provides commercial and residential garage door repair, installation, and maintenance services as a flex technician, while delivering professional customer service. The opportunity is intended for residential technicians seeking to grow their business, increase earning potential, and build a flexible, performance-driven contracting career.

Contractors set their own schedule and may accept or decline available jobs. OGD issues daily work orders from its headquarters, so contractors do not need to generate leads. In-field support and technical assistance are provided. Initial commercial training takes place over 12 days in Fort Worth, Texas. The company provides initial commercial hardware, springs, tools, and related equipment. Compensation is commission-based, with uncapped earning potential and weekly payment; the listed range is $1,800–$2,500 a week.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of residential garage door installation, servicing, and repair experience; W-2 or 1099 experience is accepted.
• Own a pickup truck that is 20 years old or newer.
• Be mechanically inclined and comfortable working with tools and equipment.
• Be physically capable of lifting up to 75 lbs. and climbing ladders and/or using scissor lifts.
• Have strong communication and customer service skills.
• Be able and willing to service jobs within an agreed-upon service area, approximately a 90-mile radius of the market center.
• Attend an initial 12-day commercial training session in Fort Worth, Texas, to learn OGD's commercial service standards and systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete commercial service calls involving doors, loading docks, and gates.
• Perform residential garage door repairs, installations, and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose customer concerns and provide effective solutions professionally.
• Use OGD's job-routing platform to accept available jobs and communicate job status.
• Maintain a high level of customer service throughout each job.
• Perform all work in accordance with industry-standard safety practices.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, and/or scissor lifts.
• Remove and haul away old garage doors and equipment.
• Maintain accurate job documentation and work order updates.

Benefits

• Uncapped commission earning potential.
• Weekly payment.
• Contractors set their own schedule and may accept or decline available jobs.
• Daily work orders issued from OGD headquarters; no lead generation required.
• In-field support and technical assistance provided.
• Initial commercial hardware, springs, tools, and related equipment provided by the company.
• Paid commercial training.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed