Overhead Door Technician

Job Title: Overhead Door Technician

Shift: Monday – Friday | 1st Shift
Compensation: $28.00 – $36.00 per hour

Job Summary

We are urgently seeking a skilled Overhead Door Technician to support operations at a large commercial and industrial facility located in Mobile, AL. The technician will perform preventive maintenance and repairs on dock equipment, overhead doors, and related building systems. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and demonstrates strong communication skills with exceptional follow-through.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety policies and procedures, including OSHA regulations and lock-out/tag-out requirements.

• Perform routine “shift rounds” to inspect equipment, identify potential issues, and document system performance.

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on dock equipment and building systems, with guidance from senior technicians as needed.

• Service and maintain dock equipment including dock levelers, seals, bumpers, dock locks, and related systems.

• Maintain and repair commercial doors, including automatic doors, hollow metal doors, overhead doors, locks, and door hardware.

• Conduct inspections and evaluations, including measuring operating characteristics such as pressure, speed, vibration, and wear.

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks such as filter changes, condenser cleaning, lubrication, greasing, oil changes, and replacement of expendable components (belts, hoses, filters, fluids).

• Complete basic building and equipment repairs, including minor plumbing, simple electrical work, lighting issues, and routine patching, painting, and cleaning.

• Complete required training related to life-critical work practices, including confined space procedures, hazardous energy control, and documentation standards.

• Document all work performed in the CMMS, analyze findings, and recommend updates to preventive maintenance programs.

• Communicate clearly and professionally with coworkers, subcontractors, and client personnel regarding work status and expected completion timelines.

• Provide direction to subcontractors performing facility services when required.

• Support non-standard schedules, including occasional weekend or off-shift work, as needed.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Site Manager.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Preference given to candidates with trade school training or undergraduate coursework

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience servicing and maintaining commercial dock levelers, overhead doors, automatic doors, dock locks, and related hardware

• Experience maintaining pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems is required

• Preferred experience with manufacturers including Rite-Hite, Poweramp, Nabco, Stanley Access Technologies, Record USA, Tormax, Besam, Allegion Door Hardware, and Assa Abloy

• Prior experience in physically demanding roles involving mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or carpentry work preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license required

• AAADM certification preferred

Language and Communication Skills

• Ability to read, interpret, and fully understand safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, and diagrams

• Ability to execute repetitive tasks accurately and consistently

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

• Proficiency with email communication and computerized work order systems

• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members

Technical Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency with hand tools and small/large power tools

• Ability to disassemble and reassemble doors, fixtures, fans, pumps, HVAC components, and other building-related equipment

• Demonstrated basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repair skills

• Ability to safely operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts

• Basic computer skills, including use of a smartphone or tablet

• Ability to manage changing priorities while maintaining high-quality work standards

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts