Installation & Repair Technician Apprentice​/Helper - Syracuse, NY

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
• Maintain safe, clean job sites
• 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,

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.