Dock and Door Specialist
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Dock and Door Specialist – JLL
What this job involves:
The Commercial Dock and Door Service Technician plays a critical role in maintaining and repairing commercial and industrial overhead doors, dock leveling systems, and related equipment that keep our clients' facilities operational. You'll troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems while ensuring all safety standards are met. This hands-on position requires technical expertise, independent problem-solving, and excellent customer service skills. By delivering reliable maintenance and repair services, you'll contribute directly to JLL's commitment to operational excellence and client satisfaction.
What your day-to-day will look like:
Service and repair commercial doors (automatic, hollow metal, overhead), high-speed roll doors, automated gates, dock levelers, seals, bumpers, restraints, and related hardware across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
Diagnose equipment issues through customer consultation and testing, complete repairs efficiently and safely, and verify proper operation before job completion
Complete preventative maintenance checklists, ensuring all safety decals are legible and operator manuals are present and accessible
Process service documentation including work orders, service reports, inspection forms, parts inventory billing, and detailed repair itemization in both paper and electronic formats
Drive to customer sites and parts locations to address on-site needs and retrieve necessary materials
Supervise and train general maintenance technician apprentices in dock and door maintenance procedures
Coordinate and oversee subcontractor work when applicable, ensuring quality standards are maintained
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Minimum 2 years of commercial/industrial overhead door and dock system maintenance experience
Valid driver's license with clean driving record for travel between client locations
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with understanding of hydraulic systems
Knowledge and application of Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO) safety procedures
Ability to work independently with critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds regularly and participate in team lifts exceeding 80 pounds
Preferred Qualifications:
Technical school training and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certifications
Completion of manufacturer apprenticeship and training program providing 4 years of learning experience
Minimum 2 years of experience in preventive maintenance, repairs, and installation of commercial overhead doors, automatic doors, hydraulic and mechanical dock levelers, and dock restraints
Intermediate skills in troubleshooting electrical controls, mechanical components (springs, chains, sprockets, bearings, rollers), and hydraulics
Ability to read and interpret schematics, service manuals, and training documentation
Proficiency performing mathematical calculations including rates, ratios, and percentages across various units of measure
Location: Richmond, VA
Work Shift: 08 Hour Day - 1st Shift/Morning Shift
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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- If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
- Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
- JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:
- 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
- Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
- At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.
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- Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.
- For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.
- For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.
- For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.
- Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.
- Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.
About JLL
JLL is a global commercial real estate and investment management company. It helps clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in office, industrial, hotel, residential, retail and data center properties.
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