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

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

EMCOR Facilities Services (EFS), an EMCOR core business, services over 1 billion square feet of space worldwide. From corporate campuses to single sites, EFS provides a range of services that support mission‑critical areas of financial services, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, transportation, and government sectors.

Job Title

Dock Tech

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.

• 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. May provide guidance to Sub‑Contractors of facilities services. Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by the Site Manager.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma (or equivalent) required; preference given to those with some undergraduate business or trade school training.
• Business Experience: At least one year’s experience servicing and maintaining commercial dock levelers, doors, automatic doors, dock lock and overhead door hardware; experience must include 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/Certs: 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; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; must be able to send/receive emails and 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: Ability to use hand and small/large power tools; ability to disassemble/reassemble fixtures, fans, pumps, and HVAC equipment; general plumbing, electrical and carpentry skills; basic mechanical repairs to buildings and equipment; competent operation of forklift, scissor lift, and aerial lift; operate personal computer, cell phone, and electronic tablet; dynamic priorities; may need to support non‑customary schedules and weekend work; calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; solve practical problems and deal with variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Physical Demands

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

Occasional exposure to dust, debris, and vibrations in work areas. Environmental conditions include temperature variations and potential safety hazards associated with commercial and industrial facility equipment.

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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