Commercial Dock & Door Service Technician - IAH Airport

About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

The Commercial Lock & Door Service Technician performs advanced-level maintenance, installation, inspection, and repair work on all door, gate, and access systems across off-airport properties. This includes a wide range of door and access control types—roll-up doors, sectional doors, high-speed doors, rolling steel doors, dock levelers, gates, gate arms, keypads, and fire doors. The role ensures all equipment functions safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company and regulatory standards.

OUR BENEFITS

Joining Oshkosh Aerotech means becoming a valued member of a dynamic team with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401K, and more!

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

Perform advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on a variety of commercial and industrial doors, including roll-up, sectional, high-speed, rolling steel, and fire-rated doors.

Inspect, maintain, and repair dock levelers, gate systems, gate arms, access keypads, and operator controls.

Conduct preventive maintenance (PM) and maintain accurate PM and service documentation.

Diagnose complex electrical, mechanical, and control issues with minimal supervision.

Ensure compliance with safety standards for all powered doors and fire-rated assemblies.

Lead or assist in the installation of new door systems and operators, ensuring alignment, calibration, and system functionality.

Support planning and scheduling of repairs and upgrades in coordination with leadership.

Coordinate and oversee contractors and vendors performing specialized repair or installation work.

Maintain parts inventory and make recommendations for materials or replacement equipment.

Adhere to company safety policies and ensure work areas remain hazard-free.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Driver’s License.

Ability to obtain and maintain necessary airport security clearance.

Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible maintenance or technical experience, including at least two (2) years working specifically with industrial or commercial door systems.

Flexibility to work variable shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.

Safe operation of power tools, lifts, and maintenance equipment.

Strong attention to detail and recordkeeping accuracy.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of a Door Technician, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and work in small or elevated spaces. Ladder work is required. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Strong hand-eye coordination is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is similar to airport operation with vehicular traffic. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, outside weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, cold, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employees will work on an airport ramp around aircrafts and around heavy equipment.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com .

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.