Overview

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Day-to-Day

• Wind large springs with upward motion of arm.
• Adjust doors to open or close with the correct amount of effort, or make simple adjustments to electric openers.
• Carry springs to tops of doors, using ladders or scaffolding, and attach springs to tracks to install spring systems.
• Repair or replace worn or broken door parts, using hand tools.
• Complete required paperwork, such as work orders, according to services performed or required.

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