Maintenance Supervisor: PLC & Tech Lead, Growth

UniFirst Corp.; Coaldale; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP

Profit Sharing

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Direct Payroll Deposit

Tuition Reimbursement

30% Employee Discount

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

UniFirst Canada is seeking a reliable and hardworking Maintenance Supervisor to ensure all facility equipment runs efficiently and to identify improvements in processes, maintenance practices, and training for staff. The role follows a Monday–Friday schedule with on-the-job training provided.

This position offers on-the-job training, opportunities for career growth, and a family culture. You will lead maintenance activities, supervise technicians, ensure safety, and manage preventive maintenance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; two-year technical degree preferred.
• 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience repairing industrial processing equipment.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supervising maintenance personnel preferred.
• Maintenance administration experience including planning, scheduling, budgeting, vendor management, CMMS is required.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Hand & Power tools.
• Lockout/Tagout experience required.
• HVAC knowledge and basic boiler knowledge preferred.
• CPMM/CMRP certification preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.
• Overtime work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and determine corrective action by checking manuals and catalogs.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery to diagnose malfunctions.
• Perform basic welding to repair facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and control systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on facility and production assets.
• Follow blueprints and manufacturer instructions with a documented schedule.
• Test boiler chemical and wastewater systems and adjust as needed.
• Manage and assign maintenance tasks and budget with location management.
• Train and develop maintenance staff.
• Maintain safety and regulatory compliance within the department.
• Utilize a CMMS for maintenance tracking.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Welding

PLC troubleshooting

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree

4th Class Power Engineering Certificate

Tools

Hand & Power tools

CMMS software

Job description

UniFirst Canada is seeking a reliable and hardworking Maintenance Supervisor to ensure all facility equipment runs efficiently and to identify improvements in processes, maintenance practices, and training for staff. The role follows a Monday–Friday schedule with on-the-job training provided.

This position offers on-the-job training, opportunities for career growth, and a family culture. You will lead maintenance activities, supervise technicians, ensure safety, and manage preventive maintenance