Maintenance Supervisor - UniFirst

About the role

The Maintenance Supervisor position at UniFirst is a key role responsible for ensuring all facility equipment is efficiently functioning and identifying areas for improvement. The role involves diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, performing preventive maintenance, and managing a team of maintenance staff.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and determine corrective action by checking blueprints, schematics, repair manuals and parts catalogs.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Perform basic welding activities to effect repairs on facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and associated control systems.
• Perform and assign all preventive maintenance on facility and production assets.
• Follow blueprints, schematics, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications using a documented schedule.
• Perform boiler chemical and wastewater pre-treatment system testing, record results in logbooks / computer systems and make necessary chemical adjustments as required.
• Manage and assign all equipment maintenance, including repairs which cannot be completed during standard hours.
• Assume responsibility for all shifts in the maintenance department.
• Oversee and implement all maintenance related regulatory and environmental compliance requirements.
• Assume responsibility for all aspects of safety within the maintenance department.
• Perform Confined Space and Lockout / Tagout procedures where appropriate.
• Monitor training status of technicians and provide time for required training as needed.
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Partner with the Production Manager to develop, manage and maintain budget for building, equipment, capital expenditures and parts/labor.
• Train and develop maintenance partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• A two-year technical degree in an appropriate field is preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record are required.
• Must pass UniFirst’s maintenance knowledge assessment to be eligible for employment.
• Knowledgeable in maintenance equipment, including wiring, electrical, mechanical, electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment.
• Applicable military experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience supervising maintenance personnel.
• Maintenance administration experience including planning, scheduling, budgeting, negotiating, parts management, vendor management, maintenance management systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to read and understand maintenance literature printed in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience in hand & power tools.
• Lockout / Tagout experience.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.

Benefits

At UniFirst, you’ll enjoy a supportive and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for career growth and development. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a positive company culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Pay

Compensation details are confidential and will be shared upon successful completion of the application process.

Schedule

The Maintenance Supervisor position offers a standard Monday - Friday work week with periodic night and weekend overtime available.

Contact Us

If you require an accommodation during any part of the application process due to a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at TalentAcquisition@unifirst.com or through our EthicsFirst portal at UniFirst.ethicspoint.com. You may also call the EthicsFirst Hotline at (800) 213-8979 to let us know the nature of your request.