Dock Technician

EMCOR Facilities Services; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCOR Facilities Services is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on commercial and industrial facility equipment in a on-site environment. The role emphasizes safety, effective communication, and diligent documentation of work results.

You will conduct shift rounds, troubleshoot issues, and complete tasks with quality workmanship, adhering to OSHA standards and company procedures while collaborating with site staff and, when needed,

Qualifications

• High School diploma (or equivalent) required; preference for trade or business school training.
• At least 3 years’ experience servicing and maintaining dock levelers, doors, and related hardware.
• Experience troubleshooting electronics, power supply, pneumatic or hydraulic systems, and basic rigging.
• AAADM certification preferred; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Abides by OSHA regulations and safety guidelines including lock-out/tag-out and PPE.
• Conducts shift rounds to check systems and equipment and document performance.
• Maintains and troubleshoots equipment; may work with guidance of more experienced techs.
• Document work results in CMMS and communicate status and completion dates to customers.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Multi-meter

Disassemble/reassemble fixtures

Mechanical repairs

Forklift operation

PC and email

Work order systems

Prioritize tasks

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Undergraduate trade/business school training

Job description

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

n 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, Undergraduate 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 three (3) year’s experience servicing and maintaining commercial dock levelers, doors, automatic doors, dock lock and overhead door hardware, while maintaining dock maintenance program.

Records is required. This Experience Must Include Troubleshooting electronics, power supply, maintenance of pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems and basic rigging.
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.

• Ability to use hand and small power tools, multi‑meter, portable rigging & support jacks.
• Able to disassemble/reassemble basic fixtures and equipment.
• 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.
• 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 40 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, hand protection, and hair/beard containment.

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.

Affirmative Action Policy

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