Overhead Door Mechanic

Essential Job Functions:

Installs, maintains, and performs preventive maintenance of various styles of doors and door operating systems

Modifies existing doors and operating systems to comply with current fire and buildings codes

May be responsible for direct purchase of parts from vendors and manufacturers

Performs man lift operations and standard rigging, including rigging hand signals

Calculates balance, weight and cable lengths

Communicates with client on a frequent basis

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Skilled in man lift operation and standard rigging practices including rigging hand signals

Ability to calculate balance, weight and cable lengths

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Experience with direct purchase of parts from vendors and manufacturers

Must be able to work as part of a team; communicate effectively with client, fellow workers and alternate and

demonstrate adherence to established safety policies and procedures

Physical Demand/Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is required to:

Must have ability to stand, walk on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, sit, squat, kneel, reach through low and

high ranges and exhibit normal balance and coordination. These basic physical requirements are essential for safe

performance of the job in harsh environments with exposure to very cold temperatures and while wearing arctic gear.

Lift 40 lbs from floor to waist level x 2 with a 12 second interval

Lift 40 lbs from floor to shoulder level x 2 with a 12 second interval

Lift 40 lbs from floor to crown or overhead level x 2 with a 12 second interval

Carry: Carry 40 lbs with two hands for 30 feet x 2; Self-paced.(Allow a 60 second rest period between carry tests)

Pull horizontally with a peak isometric force of 100 lbs with two hands

Push horizontally with a peak isometric force of 100 lbs with two hands

Stairs: Climb up and down 12 steps per flight x 2 for a total of 24 steps, self-paced but continuous

Slanted Ladder: Climb up and down 10 rungs x 5 repetitions for a total of 50 rungs. Self-paced. (Allow a 60 second rest break after climbing up and down 25 rungs.)

Repetitive Stoop Test: Perform from standing position, bend forward at waist as far as possible without bending the knees with hands reaching toward the floor x 5, self-paced, but continuous

Repetitive Kneel Test: Perform from standing, kneel on one knee, alternate from left to right knee, x 5 each knee

Repetitive Squat Test: Perform a functional squat and stand x 5

Twist and Flex Test: Perform from standing alternate toe touches x 5 to each side to assess ability to twist and flex the trunk repetitively