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

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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 PMs 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, 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.

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, 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/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. 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

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. 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. 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

• 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).

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.

Notice to Prospective Employees

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