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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:
o Sliding and swing gate operators
o Electric motors, actuators, and control panels
o Access systems (keypads, remotes, intercoms, sensors)
o 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)
Field Installation/Field Service Technician
- Location: Brampton
Posted 21 days ago
- Sector: Other Areas
- Start Date: 2026-06-08
- Job Ref: 16461
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:
o Sliding and swing gate operators
o Electric motors, actuators, and control panels
o Access systems (keypads, remotes, intercoms, sensors)
o 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)