ASSISTANT CHIEF LAUNDRY ENGINEER

Gate Hospitality Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Pay

Holiday Pay

Sick Pay

401(k)

Free Parking

Dry Cleaning

Job summary

The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, part of Gate Hospitality Group, seeks an Assistant Chief Laundry Mechanic to support the maintenance and repair of commercial laundry equipment. The role involves leading maintenance when the Chief Laundry Mechanic is unavailable and ensuring safe, efficient operations.

You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose equipment issues, and help with installations and system upgrades while maintaining records and coordinating with engineering leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 3–7 years experience maintaining commercial or industrial laundry equipment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and knowledge of electrical systems.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, and manuals.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Laundry Mechanic in overseeing maintenance and repair of laundry equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and plumbing issues.
• Coordinate daily maintenance activities and assignments; act as lead in absence.
• Maintain steam, water, air, and drain systems for laundry operations.
• Diagnose failures using schematics and diagnostic tools; repair motors, belts, valves, pumps.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and system improvements.
• Maintain maintenance records and spare parts inventory; ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Reading wiring diagrams

Preventive maintenance

Independent work

Supervisory guidance

Education

Highschool diploma or GED

Tools

Milnor

Chicago Dryer

Jensen

Braun

Unimac

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Thank you for applying to one of the most premier places to work in the Northeast Florida! People are our greatest asset and we are currently seeking people like you who have a desire to join our team.

Join an award-winning company! The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is one of the most premier places to work in Northeast Florida, known for our AAA Five-Diamond service, oceanfront setting, and commitment to excellence. Our colleagues are our greatest asset, and we take pride in creating an environment where talent is valued, developed, and recognized.

The assistant chief laundry mechanic supports the chief laundry mechanic in maintaining and repairing all commercial laundry equipment to ensure safe, efficient and uninterrupted hotel laundry operations.

This position performs advanced mechanical maintenance, assists in supervising daily maintenance activities, and serves as acting lead in the absence of the Chief Laundry Mechanic.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Laundry Mechanic in overseeing the maintenance and repair of all commercial laundry equipment including washers, dryers, ironers, folders, presses, conveyors, and chemical dispensing systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance schedules on all laundry equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and plumbing issues affecting laundry operations.
• Support the chief Laundry Mechanic in coordinating daily maintenance activities and work assignments.
• Serve as acting lead mechanic during the Chief Laundry Mechanics absence.
• Assist in maintaining steam, water, air and drain systems associated with laundry
• Diagnose equipment failures using schematics, manuals, and diagnostic tools
• Repair or replace motors, belts, bearings, valves, pumps, seals, and related components.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades and system improvements.
• Maintain maintenance records, repair logs, and preventive maintenance documentation
• Support parts inventory control
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards
• Communicate equipment status, repair timelines and maintenance needs to laundry and engineering leadership.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May provide guidance and training to junior mechanics
• Assist the Chief Laundry Mechanic with scheduling
• Support training of new maintenance staff in laundry equipment and procedure

Required Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or GED required.
• 3-7 years experience maintaining commercial or industrial laundry equipment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, motors, relays, and controls.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance programs
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hotel or hospitality laundry operations.
• Knowledge of steam systems, heat exchangers, and pneumatics
• Experience Welding or fabrication
• Any trade experience HVAC plumbing or electrical
• Experience with major commercial laundry equipment brands such as:
  • Milnor
  • Chicago Dryer
  • Jensen
  • Braun
  • Unimac

Physical requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50-75lbs
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel and climb for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a hot, humid and noisy environment
• Ability to respond to emergencies and equipment failures as needed.
• Industrial laundry setting with exposure to head, humidity, chemicals and moving machinery.
• May require weekend, holiday, and shift work depending on production schedules.
• May Require on call or emergency response.

Schedule:

• Varied scheduling to include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Vacation Pay, Holiday Pay, Sick Pay
• 401(k)
• Free Parking
• Dry Cleaning

The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.