Maintenance Worker

About the role

The Maintenance Worker is responsible for regular preventative maintenance of large industrial textile processing equipment, as well as facility maintenance. Assists the Maintenance Technician and/or Chief Engineer as required. This position reports to the Chief Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic maintenance duties, including monitoring oil levels and performing regular preventative maintenance of grease fittings, lint traps, shaker screen barrels, limited electrical troubleshooting.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
• Assists in problem resolution in an effort to minimize equipment downtime.
• Looks for opportunities to continually improve maintenance processes.
• Works with all plant personnel in a cooperative and professional manner.
• Strictly adheres to all safety rules, policies and procedures required by Alsco, law, and what is recognized as common practice in the industry.
• Ensures work is performed safely and efficiently.
• Follows written and verbal instructions and performs other tasks as directed by supervision.
• Complies with all Federal, State and local laws.
• The Maintenance Worker must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others.

Additional Functions

• May work with and support other branch personnel as required by supervision.
• Drive and pick up parts, transport equipment, parts, etc.

Qualifications

• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record free of chargeable accidents, speeding or other safety violations.
• Demonstrate adequate mechanical aptitude.
• Proficient in the proper use of power and hand tools.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English, ability to comprehend and follow direction, perform basic math, good time management and team member skills.
• Must be a team player with enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work well done; self‑starter dedicated to continual quality improvement.

Education

High school graduate or equivalency preferred.

Physical Activity

• Standing
• Sitting
• Walking
• Bending
• Stooping
• Reaching
• Twisting
• Kneeling
• Working in confined areas
• Reaching overhead
• Driving a forklift
• Grasping
• Moving equipment
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Moving loaded carts weighing up to 500 lbs
• Lifting and carrying up to 100 lbs
• Reading
• Writing
• Speaking
• Hearing

Environmental Conditions

• Inside and outside areas of a typical industrial laundry facility
• Working with and around large machinery
• Variations in temperature
• Noise
• Odors
• Humidity
• Lint and dust
• General offices
• Outside grounds

Travel Requirements

Occasionally, such as to procure parts.