Garage Door Technician

Garage Door TechnicianLocation: Watertown, SDPay: $20-$24/hourHours: Monday-Friday, 8 am- 5 pmJoin a skilled installation crew where you will support the safe and efficient installation of commercial garage doors. You start as a laborer/helper working closely with an experienced lead installer, learning every aspect of the trade with a clear path to advance into a lead role. This is a hands-on position that involves daily use of tools, working on commercial jobsites, and contributing to high-quality, reliable installations.Responsibilities:Meet at the shop each morning to prepare for the day and travel with your crew to assigned commercial jobsites.Work as part of a two-person crew, supporting the lead installer with all aspects of garage door installation.Assist with hardwiring doors, setting tracks, installing and adjusting springs, and completing other installation tasks as directed.Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively to perform construction and installation duties.Measure accurately with a tape measure to ensure proper alignment, fit, and function of doors and related components.Support mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting activities related to door operation and repairs under guidance from the lead.Essential Skills:At least 12 years of construction experience in a hands-on, field-based role.Experience using common hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, and similar equipment.Experience using power tools safely and effectively in a construction or installation setting.Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying, and repetitive tasks.Comfort working outdoors and in the elements, including cold weather conditions during the winter.Why Work Here?You join an employee-owned organization that values each person as an individual, not a number, and fosters a welcoming, inclusive culture. The team regularly hosts fun events such as chili cook-offs and other incentives that build camaraderie and make work enjoyable. From day one, you receive all necessary PPE, tools, and branded company gear-shirts, sweatshirts, and hats-so you feel fully part of the team, not treated like a temporary worker. The company invests in newer, well-maintained equipment and places a strong emphasis on safety, creating a secure and supportive environment where you can build a long-term career.Work Environment:You will work on commercial jobsites installing garage doors as part of a two-person crew. The standard schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break and only very limited Saturday work, which is voluntary rather than mandatory. Each day begins at the shop, where you meet your crew and travel together in company vehicles to various regional job locations, returning home every night.