Apprentice Overhead Door Technician

About Overhead Door Co of Vancouver

With over 60 years in business, Overhead Door Co of Vancouver (OHD) has installed and serviced every type of overhead door, loading dock, and gate across Western Canada. We're a family-owned and operated company, and we hold the only distributorship of Overhead Door™ products in BC — part of the original company that created, named, and continues to lead the industry.

We do safe. We do quality. We do it right. We are family. Our team lives those values every day, and it's why our average tenure is over 15 years.

The Role

The Apprentice Overhead Door Technician is a hands-on, entry-level role focused on new construction installations and larger service projects. You'll be paired with our senior technicians on site, learning the trade from people who've been doing it for decades — how to install and service rolling steel doors, sectional doors, high-speed doors, gates, and loading dock equipment.

This is where a career gets built. You don't need door experience to start; you need mechanical aptitude, a strong work ethic, and the drive to learn. As you develop your skills, you'll take on more responsibility, more complex work, and eventually lead jobs of your own. No two days are the same — different sites, products, and technical challenges.

Reports to the Field Operations Manager. Territory is Greater Vancouver.

What You'll Do

• Assist senior technicians with new construction installations of overhead doors, rolling steel doors, sectional doors, high-speed doors, gates, and loading dock equipment
• Support larger service and repair projects in the field
• Learn diagnostic approach, safety practices, and quality standards on the job
• Help with material handling, staging, and site prep
• Complete work orders, photos, and parts documentation accurately and on time
• Help maintain tools, inventory, and the assigned service vehicle
• Communicate professionally with senior techs and customers on site

What We're Looking For

• Mechanical aptitude and genuine interest in learning the trade
• Reliability, a strong work ethic, and a safety-first mindset
• Comfortable with physical work — lifting, climbing, working at heights, and on your feet all day
• Ability to follow direction and work well as part of a crew
• Valid BC driver's licence with a clean abstract
• Willingness to participate in training and pursue certifications

Assets (Not Required)

• Any construction, trades, or mechanical experience
• Basic hand and power tool familiarity
• Trade school background or interest in trade certification
• Existing certifications in first aid, forklift, fall protection, or scissor/boom lift (we provide these if you don't have them)

What We Provide

• On-the-job training and mentorship from senior technicians
• Company cell phone
• Tool allowance
• First aid, forklift, fall protection, and scissor/boom lift certifications (we cover the cost)
• Extended health and dental
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• On-site parking

Why OHD

You'll be joining a tight-knit team with deep experience — most of our techs have been here over a decade. We invest in our people: real training, the right equipment, and a clear path to grow from apprentice to lead technician. If you like working with your hands, solving problems, and building something you can be proud of, you'll fit right in.

Benefits: Company events · Dental care · Extended health care · On-site parking · Paid time off

Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required)