Maintenance Technician - Linen

About the role

Mission Linen Supply is currently looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, repairing, maintaining, installing, and troubleshooting industrial equipment such as washers, dryers, steam tunnels, conveyor systems, and boilers. This position performs preventive maintenance that includes welding, boiler chemical testing and making necessary chemistry adjustments, resolving safety concerns, and preparing maintenance records. This in-plant position requires strong technical knowledge of industrial equipment, the ability to work with varied mechanical/electrical systems, and strong leadership skills. We're looking for knowledge of, or a willingness to learn, steam boiler, electrical, pneumatic, schematics, maintenance, welding, and plumbing work. Mission Linen Supply is a family-owned, privately held company and a leading provider of linen, uniform, and facility service products across five western states. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA, Mission has grown from a one-man operation into an industry leader, while remaining stable, essential, and steadily growing. Industrial laundry and linen services are a recession-resistant, essential industry hospitals, hotels, and restaurants need clean linens and uniforms regardless of the economy. Mission is widely recognized for understanding and anticipating its customers' needs while providing environmentally friendly goods and services, which means real, ongoing stability for the people who keep our plants running.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for routine preventive maintenance on the property to ensure plant machines continue to run smoothly
• Responsible for morning start-up and evening shutdown of equipment, including the boiler, air compressor, power, pumps, and valves
• Handles regular maintenance of lint traps, shaker screen barrels, oil levels, grease fittings, and water levels
• Responsible for completing all general and basic repairs on the machinery
• Follows the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule and documents the process
• Identifies and reports all other major repairs that need to be completed on the machinery

Requirements

High school diploma required. Minimum of 2 years of maintenance engineering experience, with specific knowledge of machinery, electricity, electronics, plumbing, welding, and boiler applications. Experience with mechanical troubleshooting, hydraulics, pneumatics, and reading repair manuals and schematics. Mission will provide additional training in Steam Boiler, Electrical, Pneumatic, Schematics, Maintenance, Welding, and Plumbing for candidates who need it.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings program
• Paid time off (sick, holiday, vacation)
• Full-time employment with full benefits

Pay

Starting pay $20-$25/hour, based on education, experience, other qualifications, and location of assignment