Geoffrey Harmey
Gillieston Heights,NSW
Summary
Skilled garage door installer with 20+ years of experience in residential installations, spring tensioning, opener programming, and track alignment. Known for safe work practices, accurate problem solving, and dependable customer communication.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Garage Door Installer
Self Employed
Newcastle, NSW
01.2012 - Current
- Installed residential garage doors and openers for self-employed service customers.
- Measured openings and verified alignment before fitting door tracks and hardware.
- Repaired broken springs, cables, rollers, and hinges on service calls.
- Inspected job sites for safe installation conditions and proper clearance.
- Communicated repair needs and installation steps directly with self-employed clients.
- Installed new garage doors, openers and related components such as springs, cables and rollers.
- Programmed remotes and keypads for customer use.
- Aligned sensors for correct operation of automatic opening systems.
- Adjusted tension on springs to ensure proper operation of the door system.
- Replaced worn or broken parts including hinges, tracks, pulleys, locksets.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while performing all duties associated with garage door installations.
- Inspected existing garage doors and hardware to determine the best installation approach.
- Demonstrated how to operate all components of the door system for customers upon completion of installations.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on all installed equipment to ensure safe operation.
- Conducted post-installation inspections to verify that all components were working properly.
- Repaired bent or misaligned tracks using specialized tools.
Garage Door Installer
Roll Ezy Garage Doors
Newcastle
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Installed new garage doors, openers and related components such as springs, cables and rollers.
- Measured openings and verified alignment before fitting door tracks and hardware.
- Adjusted garage door balance and opener settings for smooth operation.
- Repaired broken springs, cables, rollers, and hinges on service calls.
- Replaced worn or broken parts including hinges, tracks, pulleys, locksets.
- Adjusted tension on springs to ensure proper operation of the door system.
- Inspected job sites for safe installation conditions and proper clearance.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while performing all duties associated with garage door installation.
- Provided customers with detailed information on product features, benefits and warranties.
Storman
Steele Line Garage Doors
Lambton
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Oversaw garage door parts inventory for Steele Line Garage Doors warehouse, ensuring accurate stock levels
- Collaborated with installers and office staff to fulfill urgent parts requests, enhancing operational efficiency
- Picked and prepared hardware orders for installation crews
- Packed components for timely delivery to customers and job sites, supporting installation schedules
- Maintained stock records and updated inventory systems
- Received incoming stock and checked shipment contents against delivery paperwork
- Loaded and unloaded trucks using safe manual handling practices
- Stored panels, tracks, and fittings in organized warehouse locations
- Prepared orders for delivery and loaded trucks.
Garage Door Installer
Macquarie Garage Doors
Newcastle
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Installed new garage doors, openers and related components such as springs, cables and rollers.
- Replaced broken springs, cables, rollers, and hinges during service calls.
- Checked openings, confirmed alignment, and fitted door tracks and hardware for proper functionality.
- Adjusted garage door balance and opener settings for smoother operation.
- Inspected job sites for safe install conditions and proper clearance.
- Removed old garage doors and disposed of materials from customer properties.
- Configured remotes and keypads for optimal customer use and convenience.
- Educated customers on product features, benefits, and warranties to enhance satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glendale Technology High Schoo;
Glendale NSW12-1997
Skills
- Garage door installation and repair
- Residential installations and maintenance
- Opener programming and troubleshooting
- Problem diagnosis and resolution
- Measurement collection and assessment
- Power tools proficiency
- Attention to detail in service delivery
- Customer communication and support
Timeline
Garage Door Installer
Self Employed
01.2012 - Current
Garage Door Installer
Roll Ezy Garage Doors
01.2005 - 01.2012
Storman
Steele Line Garage Doors
01.2000 - 01.2005
Garage Door Installer
Macquarie Garage Doors
01.1998 - 01.2000
High School Diploma -
Glendale Technology High Schoo;