Maintenance Technician II - UniFirst

About the role

UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Maintenance Tech II to join our UniFirst community. As a Team Partner in the Maintenance Department, you will handle repairs, maintenance, installation and troubleshooting of industrial equipment, systems, and components. We have an immediate opening and provide on the job training.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot sources of equipment problems through observation and use of precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Assist other maintenance personnel with emergency and non-emergency repairs.
• Troubleshoot and repair Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and associated control systems.
• Follow blueprints, schematics, operation manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Perform boiler chemical and wastewater pre-treatment system testing, record results in logbooks / computer systems and make necessary chemical adjustments as required.
• Perform daily and weekly safety checks on boilers and make necessary repairs as required.
• Inspect motor, belts, fluid levels, replace filters and perform other maintenance actions in accordance with maintenance procedures.
• Perform basic welding activities to effect repairs on facilities and equipment.
• Inspect, clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears and other equipment parts in accordance with work procedures and technical manual.
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Two-year technical degree in an appropriate background is preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Knowledgeable in industrial maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment required (applicable military experience will be considered).
• Must pass UniFirst’s maintenance knowledge assessment to be eligible for employment.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics is required.
• Ability to read and understand maintenance literature printed in English required.
• Basic computer and Microsoft Office skills required.
• Lockout / Tagout experience required.
• Ability to work overtime as needed required.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record required.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.

Benefits

• Quality skills training designed to enhance performance and assist with career potential and advancement.
• Significant avenues for personal development and growth within a rapidly growing company.
• Unique family culture with a small company feel backed by the resources and stability of a 1.5-billion-dollar organization.
• Diverse environment with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds.

Pay

The estimated hourly pay for this position ranges from $25.30 to $35.14 per hour. Actual compensation will vary based on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. Geographic differentials may apply depending on the position’s location.

Schedule

Standard Monday – Friday work week with periodic night and weekend overtime.

About UniFirst

The fabric of UniFirst is woven from its very unique family culture where our Team Partners enjoy a small company feel while taking advantage of the resources and stability that come with being a 1.5-billion-dollar organization. UniFirst is an international leader in the $18 billion-dollar garment services industry. We currently employ over 13,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team.