Automatic Door Technician Apprentice

Title of the Job: Automatic Door Technician Apprentice

Location: Canada

Job Description: Job Description:Horton Automatics of Ontario is looking for an automatic door technician apprentice who is skilled with hand and power tools to assist their learning towards installing and servicing automatic door equipment.We supply, install, and service all brands of automatic door equipment. We service commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential properties (new construction and retrofit).ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.We are looking for a successful candidate who will be responsible for troubleshooting door service calls and perform repairs along with scheduled maintenance on equipment based on customers demand. Successful Technician will promote our service and products in a professional manner and provide customer satisfaction when taking care of the customer.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & JOB DUTIES

• Complete installations and service as required on automatic door equipment, manual door, and door hardware.
• Paid on-call rotation for “after-hours” service.
• Responsible for inventory in a company vehicle.

KEY COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE

• Proficient in operating hand and power tools.
• Must be able to lift 100 pounds.
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to coordinate and communicate with contractors and other tradesman.
• Must have active G class driver’s license.
• Physical ability to lift, bend, climb ladders, work on knees for extended periods of time.
• Fluent in English
• A background in electronics
• A background in doors/door hardware
• To work independently and as part of a team.
• Communicates effectively.
• Instills trust.

BENEFITS

• Paid benefits through Union.
• Paid pension through Union.

Qualifications:EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• Some construction experience preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as installation manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to calculate basic math and read a tape measureREASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be capable of working at heights to service doors and operators using laddersWORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in many different environments including hospitals, pharmaceuticals facilities, business offices and retail locations and is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.About Us:https://www.overheaddoor.comThe Overhead Door™ Brand is one of the most recognized and respected brands in the garage door industry. For 100 years, the Overhead Door™ Brand has stood for product quality and expertise, as well as professional service. From commercial and industrial upward-lifting doors and access systems to residential garage doors and openers, we combine quality, dependable products with reliable service to consistently give home and business owners confidence and peace of mind. Because we care about safety, we require that all of our garage doors and commercial doors be installed by professionally trained technicians. We offer specialized training on the installation of our doors through ongoing classes offered through ARCAT. When you are looking to have a garage door or commercial door installed, be sure to look for the Red Ribbon logo from the garage door company you call. If the company does not display the Red Ribbon logo on their advertising, building, trucks or uniforms, you are not dealing with an authorized distributor of Overhead Door™ products.About the Team: Your expert partner for pedestrian door service and installation, our company was built on quality products and long-term customer partnerships. Our certified AAADM inspectors have over 50 years of product knowledge and service and repair all makes and models of automatic doors and windows from all manufactures. 24/7 service is available to meet your after hour needs in our designated and expanding coverage areas in North Carolina Central and Eastern Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Louisiana, Texas. We also have operations in Canada through our Horton Automatics of Ontario servicing greater Toronto, the Ottawa Valley and Southern Ontario.

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