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Facilities Services
CBRE, JLL, Cushman & Wakefield
Mechanical Door Repairers
Mechanical door repairers fix doors, closers, springs, tracks, and automatic openers so they open and shut safely and with the right amount of force. The work is very hands-on: one job may be a quick adjustment, while another means taking apart heavy hardware, working overhead, and solving a stubborn mechanical problem on site. The tradeoff is clear—steady practical work and decent wages without a degree, but physical demands, limited remote work, and a fairly modest career ceiling unless you move into supervision.
Also known as Door Repair TechnicianDoor Service TechnicianAutomatic Door TechnicianOverhead Door TechnicianDoor Installer/Repairer
Median Salary
$51,050
Mean $54,110
U.S. Workforce
~28K
2.7K openings per year
10-Year Growth
+11.4%
28.4K to 31.7K
Entry Education
High school diploma or equivalent
+ None experience
What This Role Looks Like in Practice
Mechanical Door Repairers sits in the Trades category. In practical terms, this role combines day-to-day execution, cross-team coordination, and consistent decision-making under real business constraints.
U.S. employment is currently about ~28K workers, with a median annual pay of $51,050 and roughly 2.7K openings each year. Based on BLS projections, total employment is expected to grow from 28.4 K in 2024 to 31.7K in 2034.
Most hiring paths start with High school diploma or equivalent, and employers typically expect none of related experience. Many careers in this track begin around Door Service Helper and can progress toward Field Supervisor. High-value skills usually include Door Closer, Spring & Track Repair, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Impact Wrenches & Welding Equipment, and Automatic Door Openers & Electrical Controls, paired with soft skills such as Critical Thinking, Active Listening, and Speaking.
Core Responsibilities
- Check why a door is sticking, slamming, or not closing right, then adjust it so it moves the way it should.
- Take apart broken door closers and remove damaged hardware that no longer works.
- Replace worn parts such as springs, rollers, hinges, and other door components.
- Install tracks and support brackets with power tools, fasteners, or welding equipment.
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A Day in the Life
01 Check why a door is sticking, slamming, or not closing right, then adjust it so it moves the way it should.
02 Take apart broken door closers and remove damaged hardware that no longer works.
03 Replace worn parts such as springs, rollers, hinges, and other door components.
04 Install tracks and support brackets with power tools, fasteners, or welding equipment.
05 Work from ladders or scaffolding to move and attach springs at the top of large doors.
06 Wrap up the visit by filling out the work order and collecting payment.
Industries That Hire
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Warehousing & Logistics
Amazon, UPS, FedEx
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Commercial Real Estate
Greystar, Lincoln Property Company, AvalonBay Communities
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Retail & Grocery
Walmart, Target, Costco
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Hospitality
Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt
Pros and Cons
Advantages
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You can enter the field with a high school diploma, and no prior work experience is typically required.
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The median pay is $51,050 a year, with a mean of $54,110, which is respectable for a job that does not usually require college.
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Projected growth of 11.4% and about 2.7 thousand annual openings suggest steady demand.
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The work is concrete and visible: you can usually tell right away whether a door is fixed correctly.
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Moderate-term on-the-job training lets you learn while earning instead of taking on long classroom programs.
Challenges
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The job is physically demanding, with climbing, lifting, and overhead work that can be hard on your body over time.
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Remote work is rare because doors, hardware, and openers have to be repaired where they are installed.
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Pay can level off unless you move into lead technician, estimating, or supervision work, so the career ceiling is fairly low compared with some technical trades.
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Demand is tied to building maintenance budgets and construction activity, so work can slow when owners cut spending.
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The field is small, with only about 27,970 workers, so openings can be unevenly spread by region and employer type.
Career Progression
Door Service Helper
0-2 years
$34K-$41K
Learns the tools, carries parts, and helps with basic repairs and installations under supervision.
Mechanical Door Repairer
2-5 years
$46K-$58K
Works independently on common repairs, door adjustments, closer replacements, and routine installs.
Senior Mechanical Door Repairer THIS ROLE
5-9 years
$59K-$72K
Handles tougher breakdowns, trains newer workers, and troubleshoots tricky opener or spring problems.
Field Supervisor
9+ years
$73K-$92K
Coordinates crews, quotes jobs, solves escalated customer issues, and keeps service work moving.
Education Paths
High school diploma or equivalent
This is the most common entry point, held by 70.83% of workers in this role.
Less than a high school diploma
A smaller share of workers, 17.25%, enter with less than a high school diploma.
Post-secondary certificate in construction trades or mechanical repair
Some workers prepare this way, and 11.8% of the field has a post-secondary certificate.
Apprenticeship or employer training program
A formal apprenticeship or employer training program can also be a realistic route into the job, especially because BLS lists moderate-term on-the-job training and no prior work experience as typical.
Key Skills
Technical
Door Closer, Spring & Track Repair 92%
Hand Tools, Power Tools, Impact Wrenches & Welding Equipment 88%
Automatic Door Openers & Electrical Controls 84%
Ladders, Scaffolding & Fall Protection 80%
Quality Control Analysis 56%
Installation 53%
Soft Skills
Critical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionActive LearningComplex Problem Solving Job Outlook and Trends
+11.4%
Projected growth (2024-2034)
2.7K
Annual job openings
Employment is projected to rise from 28.4K to 31.7 K over the next decade, representing 11.4% growth. Around 2.7 K openings per year include both newly created roles and replacement hiring from turnover.
Remote availability is currently Rare. Demand remains strongest where employers need practical domain knowledge plus modern workflow and data skills.