Assistant Maintenance Manager - 2nd Shift

Unitex; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid vacation

Personal days

Sick days

Job summary

Unitex Healthcare Laundry Services in Linden, NJ is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Manager on 2nd shift to lead a team of industrial mechanics and porters. This hands-on role oversees maintenance operations, preventive programs, and safety while reporting to the Maintenance Manager.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years repairing industrial equipment, 2+ years supervisory experience, and strong knowledge of electrical/pneumatic/steam systems. Salary ranges from $95,000 to $100,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• MUST have experience with 480 volts - high voltage.
• Minimum 5 years' experience repairing industrial equipment.
• Minimum 2 years' supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, steam systems, and building maintenance.
• Ability to use basic hand tools safely.
• Licensing needed to operate plant machines (e.g., boiler license).

Responsibilities

• Oversee 3-6 mechanics and 5 porters in a busy plant.
• Maintain preventive maintenance programs.
• Assist diagnostics and troubleshooting for equipment.
• Monitor quality of repairs and safety compliance.

Skills

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Steam systems

Hydraulics

Electrical wiring

High voltage (480V)

Building maintenance

Hand tools

Supervisory experience

Diagnostics / troubleshooting

Job description

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At Unitex Healthcare Laundry Services you’ll be a member of a dependable, hard-working, and winning team who are trained to be proactive and solution-oriented. Our more than 2000 employees understand the importance of doing their job well and show it by going the extra mile in countless small ways. Unitex Healthcare Laundry Services has a track record of helping people get plugged in to apply their skills to become successful in various roles. We promise that you will learn something new every day, you will be valued, and your hard work will not go unnoticed. As a stable and growing company there is plenty of opportunity here and we will help you realize your full potential in order to advance. Be part of a winning team.

Position: Assistant Maintenance Manager - 2nd Shift

Location: Linden, NJ

Job Id:5931

# of Openings:1

Assistant Maintenance Manager - 2nd Shift

Unitex is currently seeking a full time, hands on Assistant Maintenance Manager to oversee a team of industrial mechanics and porters in our industrial laundry plant located in Linden, NJ.

The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $100,000. Actual compensation decisions are based on factors such as experience, seniority, location, and other permissible job-related factors.

Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), and other company-sponsored benefits.

This highly visible position requires you to supervise all aspects of the maintenance department, including personnel, machinery repair, preventive maintenance systems, etc. This is not an office job - it is very hands on.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in all phases of industrial plant maintenance in a manufacturing environment and be ready to take full responsibility when the manager is occupied. Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and steam systems a plus. This includes the cleanliness of building maintenance.

Schedule:

Sunday – Thursday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Sunday – Thursday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM Off Friday and Saturday

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Oversees 3-6 mechanics and 5 porters
• Maintains the preventive maintenance programs
• Aids the maintenance team in performing diagnostic troubleshooting
• Monitors quality of repairs
• Oversees building and physical plant repair issues
• Maintains porter schedule to maximize cleaning effectiveness of plant and machinery
• Adheres to safety programs

Required Skills:

• MUST have experience with 480 volts - high voltage
• Minimum 5 years' experience repairing industrial processing equipment in an industrial environment or in the military
• Minimum 2 years' supervisory experience
• Knowledge of industrial equipment fundamentals including electrical wiring, electrical components, pneumonic systems, steam systems, water systems, hydraulics and building maintenance
• Ability to use basic hand tools properly and safely
• Experience responding in a time-sensitive environment with urgency
• Ability to obtain and maintain proper licensing needed to legally operate specific plant machines (boiler license, etc.)

Position reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Unitex offers a competitive compensation package including health/dental/vision, insurance, 401K with employer matching, paid vacation, personal days, sick days, etc.

This is a very special opportunity for the right person to take charge and make a real difference in a solid, fast growing company.

UNITEX

310 Pleasant Street

Linden, NJ 07036

EOE

#UNITEXMGMT

About Unitex:

For more than 100 years, our family-run business has been leading the way in the medical uniform and linen rental industry. Today, with 1900 employees and growing, we are the largest family-owned healthcare service provider in the country.

Every single day, Unitex is behind the scenes cleaning, preparing and delivering the linen that helps healthcare professionals provide the best care to their patients from fresh sheets to warm blankets, comfortable gowns and clean towels.

Unitex is an essential service to the healthcare industry which translates to a safe and stable workplace that makes it easy for people to apply their skills to become successful in every one of our roles. Due to our past, current and future expansions, we actively hire drivers, mechanics and production operators, clerical positions and various management and outside sales roles. All of Unitex’ s roles include competitive pay, medical benefits, PTO time and more. We are committed to training, developing and promoting our employees. Those with a solid work ethic, who are self-motivated, reliable and flexible succeed at Unitex.

When it comes to stable, long-term employment with diverse growth opportunities, Unitex has it all. Join Unitex and become part of a winning team.

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