Lead Garage Door Installer

Blue Collar Services • San Diego, CA

3d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Lead Garage Door Technician to join our growing residential team. This is a hands-on field position, not a desk job. You'll install, troubleshoot, lead complex projects, help train other installers, and play an important role in improving the overall performance of the installation team. The Lead Installer position is specifically responsible for supervising and training the installation team, maintaining field quality, reducing warranty callbacks, and taking the lead on major and complex projects.

Requirements

• Experienced Garage Door Technician or Installer ready for more responsibility
• Strong hands-on garage door installation and repair experience
• Residential garage door installation experience
• Experience with garage door openers and operators
• Experience with measuring for proper door installation
• Experience with standard and low-headroom applications
• Experience with headroom and sideroom requirements
• Experience with torsion systems
• Experience with spring line requirements
• Experience with jackshaft applications
• Experience with operator and wiring requirements
• Experience diagnosing garage door installation problems
• Experience correcting installation issues and callbacks
• Extensive knowledge of garage door and operator installation and repair
• Detailed understanding of installation measurements and different operating configurations
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Dependability and accountability
• Strong customer communication
• Organization and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Professionalism in customers' homes
• A strong commitment to safety and quality

Nice To Haves

• Ability to lead complex projects
• Ability to train other installers
• Ability to improve the overall performance of the installation team
• Comfortable making decisions in the field
• Ability to figure out installation problems and come up with solutions
• Ability to coach other installers without talking down to them
• Understanding that building a stronger team makes everyone's job easier
• Leadership and mentoring ability

Responsibilities

• Install residential garage doors, openers, operators, and related equipment
• Lead complex and specialty garage door installations
• Troubleshoot difficult installation and operational issues
• Train, mentor, and support installers in the field
• Help newer technicians improve their skills, efficiency, and confidence
• Inspect completed installations for quality and accuracy
• Identify the cause of warranty issues and callbacks
• Help reduce installation errors, rework, and repeat service calls
• Work with customers and internal team members on larger projects
• Make sure proper installation and safety procedures are followed
• Help ensure crews have the equipment and materials needed for upcoming jobs
• Recommend ways to improve installation processes, quality, and efficiency

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Company car
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Gas Card
• Tool Allowance
• Performance Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed