Installer

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for the professional installation, maintenance, and repair of residential garage doors, openers, and related equipment. This includes the removal of used doors and components, installation of new systems, and servicing across multiple categories. The role requires working closely with customers, team members, and management to deliver high-quality service, ensure safety compliance, and maintain customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Job Duties (functions considered essential as defined by ADA)

Assess residential garage door installation and service requirements by evaluating site conditions, equipment needs, and potential construction modifications or obstructions prior to starting each job.

Document the full scope of work, including any additional services or adjustments needed, and communicate these with the Salesperson and/or Scheduling Supervisor for approval.

Install residential garage doors, openers, springs, tracks, cables, hinges, locks, and related hardware in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company standards.

Perform service and diagnostic work on a wide range of residential garage door systems, including rolling steel doors, torsion springs, and dock equipment.

Complete minor framing, construction adjustments, and modifications to support accurate and secure installations.

Ensure all work complies with local building codes, safety regulations, and company quality standards.

Maintain detailed records of work performed, materials used, and job completion status.

Load, unload, inspect, and prepare all necessary tools, equipment, and materials for daily assignments.

Keep work vehicles and job sites clean, organized, and well-maintained.

Manage vehicle inventory to ensure adequate parts and supplies are available for service and installation jobs.

Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, explaining installation and repair processes and addressing questions or concerns.

Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety protocols to ensure a safe and productive work environment.

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time at their sole and complete discretion.

Qualifications

Experience

A minimum of 1 –3 years of experience in garage door installation or related trade (construction, carpentry, mechanical experience is preferred.

Education

A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.

Required Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills while interfacing with all levels of staff and customers.

Strong attention to detail and workmanship.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to read and interpret documents such safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, and procedure manuals.

Basic math skills required. Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Ability to read a tape measure and convert nominal measurements

Willingness to learn products and processes.

Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Work Conditions

This position involves working at residential, commercial, and construction sites in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Installers are regularly exposed to varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.

The role requires frequent standing, climbing ladders, bending, lifting, and carrying heavy materials (often 50–75 lbs. or more).

Work involves using hand and power tools, and working at different heights may be required.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including gloves, hard hats, eye protection, and steel-toe boots, etc., must be worn on all job sites.

Standard hours are Monday through Friday, with occasional early morning, evening, or weekend work depending on customer scheduling and emergency service calls.

Travel to various job locations is required in a company vehicle.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in outside weather conditions

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

Repetitive standing, lifting, reaching, bending, climbing, & kneeling

Working on ladders at varying heights.

Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment screening requirements (i.E. background, drug, etc.)

DISCLAIMER

All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not crate an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

\ NCompany Description

The Overhead Door Corporation is a strong and vibrant company! We have successfully grown our sales performance both organically and through acquisition, and our balance sheet is strong. We have a great pipeline opportunity that is supported with a formal development program designed to prepare the right candidate for future growth and additional responsibilities.

Overhead Door Corporation is a leading manufacturer of doors and openers for residential, commercial, industrial and transportation applications. Our corporate headquarters is located in Lewisville, Texas.

Overhead Door Corporation has five divisions: Access Systems Division (ASD), which features the Overhead Door and Wayne Dalton garage door brands;

The Genie Company, manufacturer of remote-controlled garage door opening systems;

Horton Automatics, a manufacturer of automatic entrance systems;

TODCO, the largest producer of truck doors for the transportation industry and Installed Services Division (ISD) which features two service and install brands: Creative Door Services in Western Canada and NationServe in the United States.

What does Overhead Door have to offer?

At The Overhead Door Corporation, we recognize people as the core of our strength. That’s why we provide a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, including medical, dental and life insurance. Employees also enjoy the freedom of optional benefits suited to their needs and lifestyles, so they take home benefits that are customized for them.

Health and Dental – 2 options

401K Match

Profit Sharing

Company Paid Life and Disability

Education Assistance

Employee Purchase Program

Overhead Door Corporation is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer of talented people who make things happen - a powerful and diverse team that includes women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.

Who can apply

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