About Dodds
Dodds Garage Doors, established in 1958, is Southern Ontario’s trusted leader in garage doors and openers. Proudly serving over 630,000 customers, we’ve earned the Consumers Choice Award for more than 24 consecutive years. Family-owned and employee-focused, we are committed to delivering 24/7 emergency repairs, preventative maintenance, service, and installations for both residential and commercial customers. With over 67 years of excellence, Dodds is the most highly reviewed garage door company in the region.
Are You Our Next Garage Door Service Technician Trainee?
We’re looking for someone who is mechanically inclined, reliable, and eager to learn. You don’t need prior garage door experience — just a great attitude, a strong work ethic, and the desire to grow into a skilled trade. You’re someone who takes pride in a job well done, works well with your hands, and shows up every day ready to learn something new. You’ll support our experienced technicians while building your own technical and customer service skills along the way. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required.
A Day in the Life of a Technician Trainee
As a Technician Trainee, you’ll be paired with a lead technician, learning the ins and outs of garage door systems, installations, service calls, and customer communication. Every day is hands-on and different, giving you a chance to gain real-world experience and build your future in a stable and rewarding trade.
- Support the lead technician on service and installation jobs
- Keep the job site clean, safe, and organized
- Stay one step ahead to help the team move efficiently
- Learn proper use of tools, equipment, and safety protocols
- Maintain a clean and well-stocked service vehicle
- Interact with customers with professionalism and courtesy
- Lift and move heavy materials (50+ lbs)
- Work in various weather conditions
- Follow direction, stay engaged, and ask questions to accelerate your learning
Why Join Dodds?
At Dodds, we don’t just offer jobs — we build careers. You’ll be part of a company that values development, supports hands-on training, and celebrates team success. As a trainee, you’ll gain foundational skills that can grow into a full technician role and beyond.
- Be part of a respected and award-winning brand
- Work in a safety-first, team-oriented environment
- Get hands-on training and mentorship from experienced technicians
- Access long-term growth opportunities and performance bonuses
- Join a culture where people are valued and contributions are recognized
Location: KINGSTON
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Time: Typically 7:00 AM start (10-hour shifts)
Salary: Starting at $20.00 per hour
Benefits: Traditional benefits , On-site parking
Schedule: Monday to Friday, occasional on-call and overtime required
Apply Today!
Kickstart your career in the trades with Dodds Garage Doors. If you bring the effort and enthusiasm, we’ll give you the training and support to succeed. Join a company where your potential is recognized and your future is built one day at a time.
Dodds Garage Doors is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
DODDS uses AI to support screening of pre-screening question responses. Even if an application is flagged by the system, our team endeavours to review all candidates’ qualifications and experience.
While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
