Job Title: Field Installation/Field Service Technician
Job Type: Full-time Permanent
Location: Brampton, ON (with regular travel across the GTA)
Start Date: ASAP
Hours per week: 40 hours
Shift Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7.30 AM to 5 PM
Salary: $70,000
Position Overview
Our client is seeking a hands-on, mechanically inclined Service Technician to install, service, and maintain high-end automated gate systems for high-end residential properties. This role involves working with advanced access control systems, precision mechanical components, and custom-designed gates that enhance both security and curb appeal. As a technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring these systems operate safely, reliably, and to the highest standards expected in premium residential environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Install and commission automated gate systems including:
- Sliding and swing gate operators
- Electric motors, actuators, and control panels
- Access systems (keypads, remotes, intercoms, sensors)
- Concrete forming and below grade conduit rough-in
- Perform on-site troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs of mechanical and electrical components
- Conduct routine maintenance and inspections to ensure optimal system performance and longevity
- Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and installation plans
- Ensure all installations meet safety standards and operational requirements (including force testing and safety devices)
- Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and homeowners to deliver a seamless installation experience
- Provide exceptional customer service and educate clients on system operation and care
- Maintain accurate service records, job notes, and inventory usage
Qualifications & Experience
Preferred Background:
- Degree/Diploma in a related field
- Millwright, mechanical, or automotive technician experience
- Experience working with motors, hydraulics, or electromechanical systems
- Familiarity with installation environments (construction, residential builds, or service work)
- Basic electrical knowledge (low voltage wiring, controls, troubleshooting)
- Mechanical assembly and alignment skills
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment
- Understanding of safety protocols and job site best practices
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting mindset
- High attention to detail and workmanship quality
- Professional demeanor when working in residential settings
- Reliability, accountability, and a strong work ethic
- Willingness to learn and grow within a specialized technical field
Also Open To:
- Entry-level candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and a desire to build a long-term career in the trade
Working Conditions
- Field-based role working at high-end residential properties
- Combination of indoor and outdoor work in varying weather conditions
- Physical requirements include lifting, bending, and working with tools and equipment
- Occasional travel to job sites
Why Join This Opportunity
- Work on custom, high-value residential projects with cutting-edge automation systems
- Develop specialized skills in a growing niche industry (security + automation)
- Opportunity for career progression from entry-level to senior technician
- Hands-on, varied work environment (no repetitive production-line work)
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Pay: $68,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Experience:
- Mechanical troubleshooting: 1 year (preferred)
- Mechanical assembly: 1 year (preferred)
- gate installation: 1 year (preferred)
Location:
- Greater Toronto Area, ON (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
