Mechanical Door Repairers

Also called: Door Installer, Garage Door Installer, Service Technician,

What they do:

Install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors. Includes garage door mechanics.

On the job, you would:

Wind large springs with upward motion of arm.
Adjust doors to open or close with the correct amount of effort or make simple adjustments to electric openers.
Carry springs to tops of doors, using ladders or scaffolding, and attach springs to tracks to install spring systems.

Engineering and Technology

mechanical
building and construction

Business

customer service

Basic Skills

thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions

Problem Solving

noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Hand and Finger Use

hold or move items with your hands
keep your arm or hand steady

Verbal

listen and understand what people say
communicate by speaking

Ideas and Logic

notice when problems happen
order or arrange things

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

They do well at jobs that need:

Dependability
Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Independence
Integrity
Initiative

You might use software like this on the job:

Route navigation software

Route mapping software

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Data base user interface and query software

Work order software

high school diploma/GED
no high school diploma/GED

usually needed

New job opportunities are likely in the future.

$41,570

$27,480

$62,820