What are the responsibilities and job description for the Garage Door Technician Apprentice - Richmond position at A1 Door Company?
Garage Door Technician Apprentice
Location: Richmond, VA
Employment: Full-Time
Pay: $20–$25 per hour, depending on experience
Start a Career. Learn a Skilled Trade. Build Toward $100K .
A1 Door Company is looking for a motivated Technician Apprentice to join our Richmond team.
No garage door experience is required. If you're mechanically inclined, dependable, willing to learn, and enjoy working with your hands, we'll teach you the garage door industry and give you a clear path to becoming a Residential Service Technician.
This isn't just an hourly job. It's an opportunity to learn a skilled trade and build a long-term career with a growing company. Successful apprentices can advance into technician positions with the opportunity to earn $100,000 per year based on performance.
What You'll Do
- Work alongside experienced garage door technicians
- Learn to diagnose, service, repair, and maintain residential garage doors and openers
- Assist technicians with service calls and repairs
- Learn proper use of tools, equipment, and industry-specific techniques
- Develop troubleshooting and mechanical skills
- Learn A1 Door Company's customer service and safety standards
- Complete hands-on training designed to prepare you to become a technician
What We're Looking For
- No garage door experience required
- Mechanically inclined and comfortable working with tools
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Dependable and able to show up on time
- Professional attitude and good communication skills
- Comfortable working on ladders and performing physical work
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
Experience in construction, automotive, HVAC, electrical, maintenance, mechanical work, or another skilled trade is a plus, but not required.
Pay & Benefits
💰 $20–$25 per hour depending on experience
📈 Clear advancement path to Residential Service Technician with $100K earning potential
Benefits include:
- Performance-Based Bonuses
- Health Insurance with Employer-Paid Portion
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Company Uniform
- Hands-On Training
- Opportunities for Career Advancement
Why A1 Door Company?
A1 Door Company has been family-owned and operated since 2002. We believe in developing our people, promoting from within, and giving motivated team members an opportunity to build real careers.
You don't need years of garage door experience to get started. Bring the work ethic and willingness to learn—we'll provide the training and opportunity.
If you're ready to learn a skilled trade and start building a career with serious earning potential, apply today.
A1 Door Company – With You Through the Ups & Downs.
Salary : $100,000