Commercial Door Maintenance Technician

MalaceHR is seeking a dependable and mechanically inclined Commercial Door Maintenance Technician to join our team. This position is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial doors and associated hardware throughout commercial buildings and facilities.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with commercial door closers, hinges, locks, latches, panic bars, and other door hardware. This role focuses primarily on maintaining and repairing existing doors rather than installing new door systems.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable working independently, diagnosing mechanical issues, and ensuring doors operate safely, securely, and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial doors and associated hardware.

• Service and adjust commercial door closers , including hydraulic and surface-mounted closers.

• Repair and replace door hinges, pivots, locks, latches, handles, and other hardware.

• Troubleshoot and repair panic bars, push bars, and emergency exit devices.

• Adjust doors to ensure proper alignment, closing speed, latching, and overall operation.

• Diagnose issues involving doors that stick, drag, slam, fail to latch, or do not close properly.

• Perform preventative maintenance on commercial doors and hardware to reduce equipment failures.

• Repair and maintain hollow metal doors, aluminum storefront doors, and other commercial door assemblies.

• Inspect and adjust door frames, thresholds, weatherstripping, and related components.

• Replace worn or damaged door hardware as needed.

• Perform minor repairs to door frames and mounting hardware.

• Assist with maintaining fire-rated doors and hardware in accordance with applicable safety requirements.

• Identify damaged or improperly functioning doors and recommend necessary repairs or replacements.

• Complete assigned work orders and document maintenance activities.

• Coordinate with facility managers and maintenance personnel regarding door repairs and service requests.

• Maintain tools, equipment, and replacement parts in an organized manner.

• Follow established safety procedures while working in occupied commercial facilities.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of experience in commercial door maintenance, door hardware repair, locksmithing, or general building maintenance preferred.

• Experience working with commercial door closers, hinges, locks, and latching mechanisms.

• Basic mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.

• Ability to diagnose and adjust commercial doors that are not closing, aligning, or latching properly.

• Familiarity with common hand tools, power tools, and door hardware installation equipment.

• Ability to read basic manufacturer instructions and hardware specifications.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete repairs independently.

• Good communication skills when working with facility managers, employees, and building occupants.

• Ability to safely lift, handle, and adjust commercial doors and hardware.

• Basic computer skills for completing electronic work orders.

• Valid driver's license preferred.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Commercial hydraulic door closers.

• Door hinges, continuous hinges, and pivot assemblies.

• Panic bars and emergency exit hardware.

• Mortise locks, cylindrical locks, and commercial locksets.

• Aluminum storefront doors and hollow metal doors.

• Door alignment, adjustments, and hardware replacement.

• Fire-rated doors and associated hardware.

• Automatic door operators and accessibility-related door hardware.

• Commercial building maintenance or facilities maintenance.

• Experience using work order management systems or CMMS software.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Mechanically inclined: Comfortable working with commercial door hardware and diagnosing common mechanical problems.

• Detail-oriented: Understands the importance of proper door alignment, closing speed, latching, and safe operation.

• Independent: Able to complete routine maintenance and repairs without constant supervision.

• Dependable: Responds to maintenance requests and completes assigned work orders efficiently.

• Safety-conscious: Recognizes the importance of properly functioning doors, especially emergency exits and fire-rated doors.

• Versatile: Willing to assist with other general building maintenance tasks when needed.