Assistant Maintenance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Manager/Engineer to lead plant maintenance efforts. The ideal candidate will bring 3-5 years of experience, showcasing strong leadership and communication skills. This role involves performing preventative maintenance, supervising staff, and ensuring safety standards are met. The company offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan. Join a team dedicated to resource conservation and social responsibility while making a significant impact in the maintenance field.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of plant maintenance and leadership experience.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance programs.
• Supervise front-line maintenance personnel.
• Train and develop existing and new maintenance staff.

Skills

Preventative maintenance procedures

Electrical circuitry and PLCs

Welding and Piping

Hydraulics and pneumatics

General equipment and building maintenance

Education

Associates Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Assistant Maintenance Manager/Engineer opportunity with a family-owned regional company that has been growing successfully since 1934. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3-5 years of plant maintenance and leadership experience. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, manage and support engineering teams, and believe in well-defined preventative maintenance programs. Must be able to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 pounds. Flexibility in schedule is required.

Minimum job requirements include knowledge of several of the following areas:

• Preventative maintenance procedures
• Boilers
• Air compressors
• Welding and Piping
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Electrical circuitry and PLCs
• Electromechanical utility and electrical troubleshooting
• General equipment and building maintenance

Experience with air cylinders, solenoid valves, steam traps, motor starters, gear reducers, inverter drives, or industrial laundry equipment is a plus.

An EEO/DV/WM Co. Drug Test and Background Check are performed.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance programs
• Collaborate with team members to achieve goals
• Maintain safety and cleanliness standards
• Assist in other areas and departments as needed
• Supervise front-line maintenance personnel
• Train and develop existing and new maintenance staff
• Design, plan, install, and maintain plant systems

Qualifications

• High attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds
• 3-5 years of maintenance experience
• Highly organized
• Computer literate
• Associates Degree in Engineering or related field, or sufficient experience

Benefits

• Group benefits including Medical, Dental, Short-term, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401(k) with company match
• Paid Vacation
• Competitive Salary

Virginia Linen Service, Inc. is a linen rental supply and commercial laundry company serving the hospitality, lodging, healthcare, and small business sectors. We are dedicated to resource conservation and social responsibility, helping our clients reduce their environmental impact.

Virginia Linen Service, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or other protected classes.