Dock Technician

EMCOR Facilities Services, Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCOR Facilities Services, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on commercial and industrial facility equipment. The role emphasizes safe work practices, effective communication, and thorough documentation of results.

You will conduct rounds, address routine mechanical/electrical issues, and collaborate with more experienced techs. This position supports facility services across multiple sites and may involve non-standard schedules.

Qualifications

• High School diploma (or equivalent) required; some trade or business training preferred.
• At least one year of experience servicing commercial dock levelers, doors, and related hardware.
• Experience with pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Abides by safety guidelines including OSHA regulations and PPE.
• Conducts shift rounds to inspect systems and document performance.
• Maintains and repairs facility equipment; documents results in CMMS.
• Communicates with staff and customers about work status and timelines.
• May guide subcontractors and support weekend work as needed.

Skills

Hand tools

Small power tools

Plumbing basics

Carpentry basics

Electrical basics

Forklift operation

Education

HS Diploma

AAADM certification (preferred)

Tools

Docks/Doors equipment tools

CMMS software

Job description

About Us

From commercial office space and manufacturing to multi-site retail portfolios, we manage and support over 1 billion square feet of facilities space for the nation’s leading organizations. We provide comprehensive facility services ranging from mechanical maintenance and self-performed, site-based operations to energy-efficiency upgrades and supplier-managed interior/exterior maintenance.

Job Summary

In a safe, efficient, and professional manner the Maintenance Technician completes the required PM's and repairs on commercial and industrial facility equipment. The technician is an excellent communicator and has exceptional follow through capabilities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Abides by all safety guidelines including OSHA regulations, lock-out/tag-out, machine guarding, PPE, etc.

Conducts “shift rounds” (regular checks of systems and equipment to identify issues, and document systems and equipment performance).

Maintains, troubleshoots, and performs minor repairs on equipment. At times, working with guidance of more experienced techs. For example:

• Inspection/evaluation may include measurement of operating characteristics such as speeds, pressures, vacuum, or vibration; and features such as wear, replacement of expendables (i.e. belts, hoses, fluids, filters, etc.).
• Servicing and maintaining Docks (Levelers, Seals, Bumpers, etc.), Commercial Doors (Automatic, Hollow Metal and Overhead) and Commercial Locks and Door Hardware.
• Other preventative maintenance may include tasks such as filter changes, condenser cleaning, oil changes, machinery lubing and greasing.
• Repairs could include tasks like routine cleaning/patching/painting buildings, basic repairs to equipment including small plumbing and simple electrical repairs; might include addressing client concerns with lighting, etc.
• Completes detailed training on life‑critical work practices related to modified confined space procedures, hazardous energy control, and required documentation process utilizing paper and digital communications.

Documents work results in the CMMS, analyzes findings and recommends updates to PM list.

Communicates effectively with coworkers and customer staff; assuring that all aspects of a work request are understood. This includes ensuring the customer is adequately informed about work status and expected completion dates.

Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by the Site Manager

May provide guidance to Sub‑Contractors of facilities services.

Qualifications

Education

(HS Diploma, Under/Graduate Degree, etc.)

High School diploma (or equivalent) required, preference given to those with some undergraduate trade or business school training.

Business Experience

(prior years work/related experience)

At least one year’s experience servicing and maintaining commercial dock levelers, doors, automatic doors, dock lock and overhead door hardware, while maintain dock maintenance program records is required. This experience must include the maintenance of pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems.

Previous experience working with the following door manufacturers is preferred: Rite Hite, Power Ramp, Nabco, Stanley Access Technology, Record USA, Tormax, Besam, Allegion Door Hardware, Assa Abloy.

Experience working in roles that require physical labor including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry concepts is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

AAADM certification is preferred

Must possess a valid driver's license

Language Skills

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or graphic form. Key elements include the ability to interpret and fully understand safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to execute repetitive tasking as trained, without deviation.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Must be able to send/receive emails and be able to manage an email box. Must be able to operate the work order system.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and/or employees

Technical Qualifications & Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to use hand and small power tools

Able to disassemble/reassemble basic fixtures and equipment

Able to demonstrate basic plumbing and carpentry skills

Ability to perform basic mechanical repairs to buildings and equipment

Able to competently operate a forklift, scissor lift, and aerial lift

Ability to operate a personal computer, cell phone; and/or electronic tablet

Able to function with dynamic priorities, adapting to changing customer expectations and completing work requests efficiently with high quality standards. This may include taking the initiative to productively manage unexpected downtime, remaining productive while contributing to high quality results.

May need to support non‑customary schedules and weekend work

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by a Maintenance Technician to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Technician is regularly required to stand for extended intervals with occasional scheduled breaks, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The individual frequently is required to climb stairs and ladders. The individual must regularly lift and/or move up to 70 pounds, at higher than chest level and be able to tolerate adverse rooftop working conditions due to climate and tolerate extreme temperature changes.

Work Environment

Moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places

Occasional exposure to:

• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Risk of electrical shock and vibration
• Moderate to high noise levels
• Outdoor weather conditions (including extreme cold, extreme heat).

The following safety equipment may be required: steel toecap shoes, hearing protection, hardhat eye protection and hair protection.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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