Door technician, Kaihangarau tatau
Also known as
- Garage door installer, security door installer, door repair technician
Door technicians install, service and repair mechanical doors and automatic door mechanisms.
Your pay could be
$55K
Lower
$64K to $105K
Most common
$130K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
No specific training
Door technicians
- usually work regular business hours but may work shifts or be on call
- usually work in different places and may travel locally to work sites
- may work at heights
- need to be practical, accurate and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- install and service doors
- repair doors
- replace worn and broken door parts
- move doors, tools and materials safely
- check sites before beginning work
- order replacement parts and materials
- record installation and repair work
- talk to customers about door issues
- estimate costs and collect payments
- follow health and safety rules
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
- experience in similar work
- a driver licence
- to have completed the Electrical Service Technician (EST) course and examination
- to have completed an Elevated Work Platform (EWP) training course
- to have completed a height safety training course
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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