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Garage Door Technician Apprentice, Houston TX

Garage Door Doctor · Houston, TX · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$60k–$90k/yrFull-time

About the role

Garage Door Doctor is an affiliate company of A1 Garage Door in Phoenix, Arizona. In Houston, TX we operate under the brand name Garage Door Doctor. This is hands‑on mechanical work in hot (and freezing) garages, not a sales job with some lifting. You’ll diagnose problems, fix them yourself, then talk to the homeowner like a pro they trust. We want someone who puts people first: down‑to‑earth, dependable, easy to talk to, with a strong work ethic and the grit to do physical work daily. We’ll teach you to sell.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose garage door issues
  • Repair and install springs, cables, rollers, openers, motors
  • Lift 75+ lbs., bend, kneel, climb ladders
  • Work in extreme temperatures (100°F garages and freezing ones)
  • Perform hands‑on mechanical work from first job to last
  • Sell the repair to the repair to the homeowner; no sale means no repair, no paycheck (commission‑based)

Requirements

  • 21+ years old
  • Valid driver’s license
  • 3+ years clean driving record
  • Ability to lift 75 lbs., bend, climb, kneel, work in extreme temperatures regularly
  • Some hands‑on mechanical experience or comfort with tools (home services, auto shops, hospitality, DIY projects, etc.)
  • Willingness to undergo a criminal background check, drug test (THC excluded) and driving record check
  • Basic tech comfort (apps, tablets); reading/math for measurements and payments
  • No sales experience required – we’ll teach you

Skills

  • Likes working with hands and solving mechanical problems
  • Puts people first: trustworthy, helpful, easy to talk to
  • Shows up prepared and does the work right every time
  • Follows through on commitments and earns trust
  • Doesn’t mind getting dirty, sweaty, or cold
  • Wants to build toward six figures over time

Benefits

  • Uncapped earnings – first‑year techs typically hit $60K–$90K+
  • Company vehicle + gas card
  • All tools provided
  • Medical, dental, vision, 401(k)
  • Paid time off (PTO) + weekly pay
  • 6‑week paid training (2 weeks local, 4 weeks Phoenix Academy, travel covered) + $1,000 graduation bonus
  • Real career path

Pay

Commission‑based role with uncapped earnings; first‑year technicians typically earn $60K–$90K+. The posted compensation range is $60K–$90K.

Schedule

Expanded service hours require flexible scheduling. Shifts may be 6

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