Installation Repair Technician Apprentice​/Helper - Syracuse, NY

Launch a Career in the Skilled Trades – No Experience Required

Are you mechanically inclined and ready to learn a trade? We’re hiring motivated individuals to join our team as Garage Door Technician Apprentices. No prior experience is needed. If you’re dependable and hands‑on, we’ll train you.

Most of your training will happen on the job, working side‑by‑side with experienced technicians. As a helper/apprentice, you’ll gain practical experience right in the field. We also provide some classroom instruction, including expert‑led sessions from David Mount at Mount On Site Training in Maryland, to round out your understanding of the trade.

Skip the desk job. Learn the trade through real‑world experience and guidance from seasoned pros.

Earn certifications from the Institute of Door Dealer Education and Accreditation (IDEA) and grow into a lead technician, estimator, or supervisor role.

• Hourly pay starting at $18–$24/hour
• Health Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life Insurance & Short‑Term Disability
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Performance Bonuses

This is a physically active job that sometimes requires long hours and overtime, especially during the busy season. If you’re looking to work hard, learn a skilled trade, and build a future, you’ll fit right in.

Join a fourth‑generation family business that’s been serving Central New York since 1924.

• Assist in installing and servicing garage doors and openers
• Learn mechanical skills and product knowledge
• Help with materials, inventory, and basic paperwork
• Communicate with customers and team members

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift 75 lbs and work on your feet
• Mechanical aptitude or background in trades is a plus
• Valid NY driver’s license with a clean record
• Able to pass a standard drug test (excluding cannabis)
• Able to pass a DOT physical (non‑CDL)
• Reliable, punctual, and eager to learn

If you're ready to start a rewarding trade career with real growth potential, apply today.

Overhead Door Company of Greater Syracuse is part of a fourth‑generation family business serving Central New York since 1924. With three locations, we’re known for top‑quality products, dependable service, and a strong team culture built on respect and long‑term success.