EMCOR Group, Inc. is hiring: Dock Technician in Owensboro

Job Title

Dock Technician

Company

EMCOR Group, Inc.

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 And Responsibilities

• Abides by all safety guidelines including OSHA regulations, lock-out/tag-out, 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.
• Inspects/evaluates operating characteristics such as speeds, pressures, vacuum, 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.
• May provide guidance to Sub-Contractors of facilities services.
• Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by the Site Manager.

Qualifications

• High School diploma (or equivalent) required; preference for those with some undergraduate business or trade school training.
• At least one year’s experience servicing and maintaining commercial dock levelers, doors, automatic doors, dock lock and overhead door hardware, while maintaining dock maintenance program records. 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.
• AAADM certification is preferred. Must possess a valid driver's license.

Technical Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to use hand and small/large power tools.
• Able to disassemble/reassemble fixtures, fans, pumps, and HVAC equipment and other building related equipment.
• Able to demonstrate general plumbing, electrical 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.
• May need to support non-customary schedules and weekend work.

Physical Demands

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. Frequently required to climb stairs and ladders. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, at higher than chest level and tolerate adverse rooftop working conditions due to climate and tolerate extreme temperature changes.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to environmental conditions such as dust, scraping, or debris. Requires compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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