Automatic Door Technician - Minneapolis

Description

Vortex Doors, America’s highest quality and most customer-centric commercial and industrial door repair company, is seeking a motivated Experienced Automatic Door Door Technician to join our company. We are considering applicants with at least 4+ years of door industry experience!

As a highly skilled Experienced Automatic Door Service Technician at Vortex Doors, you will play a crucial role in installing, repairing, and maintaining various types of doors, gates and docks, and related hardware, ensuring they function efficiently and safely for a growing branch. Strong access control with low energy gate operators and strong electrical gate automation experience required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of Automatic Doors, Access control, Low energy Pedestrian doors with Glass and glazing exposure. Experience with Aluminum commercial doors a plus, docks, and related hardware using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Diagnose and conduct routine repair door-related issues, such as broken springs, hinges, locks, and electrical components. If you have a desire to learn welding we can train! 
• Install and configure door hardware, such as locks, handles, closers, low-voltage, and access control systems. 
• Ensure that all installed doors meet safety and building code regulations and standards.
• Provide excellent customer service by addressing customer inquiries, explaining repair processes, and offering solutions to door-related problems.
• Maintain accurate records of service visits, repairs, and installations, and provide reports as required.
• Diagnose, identify, and resolve technical issues with doors efficiently. Communicate with customers offering cost-effective solutions.
• Perform quality checks on installations and repairs to ensure they meet the company’s unsurpassed quality standards.

Great Reasons to Work at Vortex:

• Industry-best training in our state-of-the-art training facility learning Commercial and Retail door openings, hardware, storefront glazing, and automatic doors.  
• Recognized in Most Loved Workplaces 2024 & Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces 2025
• Room for growth and opportunity with multiple levels of career advancement to excel and grow in your career.
• Continued learning classes on Manual operated doors and dock equipment training for Industrial openings and options for industry certifications.  
• 4-5+ years’ experience in the commercial door service industry.
• AAADM certified a plus but not required.
• Access Control skills a plus.
• Training on Hollow metal door, frame, and hardware. 
• Strong Safety Culture.
• Positive Work Environment.
• Recognitions and Rewards.
• Comprehensive Pay, health benefits, 401K match, 8 company paid holidays, and Vacation/Sick program.
• Company provided uniform, tools, and an annual boot allowance.
• Use of Company provided vehicle to conduct customer service visits.

Requirements

• Excellent mechanical and technical skills.
• Hiring Bonus! Up to $10,000 with commercial or industrial doors experience required. 
• Physically able to move items weighing 50 lbs. or higher.
• Physical ability to continuously lift and bend, climb ladders up to 20’ in height, work on knees for extended periods of time and proficient operating power tools.
• Possess interpersonal skills to relate to customers and solve issues.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with others under any type of condition.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to relay information in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be persuasive with customers when necessary.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship.
• Reliable and Self Motivated
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years’ experience in the commercial door service industry. 
• AAADM certified a plus.
• Knowledge of various door types, brands, and hardware.
• Ability to use hand and power tools effectively.
• Proficiency in performing mathematical calculations involving fractions and reading a tape measure accurately for precise measurements and installations.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and adherence to safety protocols.
• Knowledge of computers.

Work Conditions:

• Full-time shifts are available between Vortex business hours of 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday and must be able to work some overtime and on-call hours.
• Continuous on-going training provided as you continue to grow with Vortex.
• The job environment is fast paced and results oriented.
• Be able to drive a company vehicle and possess a valid driver license.
• Must pass Drug test, Background check and Motor Vehicle check