DFH Lead Service Technician

Job Description

Job Description

DFH Lead Service Technician — Wichita, KS

Full-Time | Commercial Doors, Frames & Hardware | Service + Installation

A well-established commercial openings provider is seeking a Lead Service Technician to support installation, repair, and field service for commercial doors, frames, and hardware across a wide range of markets including commercial, education, healthcare, industrial, hospitality, and retail facilities.

This role is ideal for a seasoned technician who takes pride in craftsmanship, can operate independently, and has the experience to guide junior techs or run small crews when needed.

About the Work

Our client supplies, installs, and services commercial-grade doors, frames, and hardware for both new construction and existing facilities. Their service team addresses issues such as doors not latching or locking, hardware failures, frame adjustments, and general opening repairs. Their focus is delivering durable, secure, and code-compliant openings for property managers, general contractors, facility directors, and building owners.

As a Lead Service Technician , you will be trusted with installation and service responsibilities, small-scope field leadership, and high-quality workmanship on every opening.

Primary Responsibilities

Installation & Service

• Remove existing commercial doors, frames, and hardware

• Install new hollow metal, wood, and specialty doors and frames

• Perform repairs, adjustments, and troubleshooting on existing openings

• Prep doors, frames, and associated hardware to specification

• Ensure proper fit, function, and code compliance of all components

Quality Control & Fabrication

• Inspect incoming hollow metal doors and frames

• Sand, grind, prime, and prepare materials as needed

• Assist with minor fabrication or shop prep work

Secondary Responsibilities

• Load/unload shipments and assist with warehouse operations

• Pull inventory and labeled product according to pick tickets

• Build crates and pack outbound shipments

• Maintain a clean and organized shop environment

• Operate a forklift safely (certification required or provided)

• Safely lift and handle up to 50 lbs, with full range of physical motion

• Maintain and promote daily safety standards across all tasks

Qualifications

Required

• Commercial door, frame, and hardware installation or service experience

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to diagnose door/hardware issues

• Ability to read and follow installation instructions, templates, or basic drawings

• Valid driver’s license

• Experience leading or mentoring junior techs (or readiness to step into that role)

Preferred

• Experience with commercial hardware brands (Schlage, Von Duprin, LCN, etc.)

• Ability to interpret shop drawings or field measurements

• Familiarity with ADA, life safety, or fire-door requirements

• Prior experience running small site crews or coordinating with GCs

What’s in It for You

• Competitive pay: $65,000–$85,000+ based on experience

• Company vehicle + fuel card provided for the Lead Technician

• Stable, full-time work with a growing commercial openings provider

• Supportive work environment focused on quality, safety, and customer service

How to Apply

If you have experience in commercial doors, frames, or hardware and want to step into a lead-level role with strong support and long-term stability, we’d like to speak with you.