Automation-Focused Industrial Maintenance Tech

Alsco Uniforms; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 K Plan with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision, and FSA/HSA

Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Alsco Uniforms is seeking a Maintenance Technician in the Chicago area to perform preventative and specialized maintenance of the facility and its equipment. You will ensure safe, cost‑effective operation of our automated laundry and wastewater systems while collaborating with plant personnel to improve performance.

Responsibilities include using the PM system daily, diagnosing and repairing equipment, and maintaining compliance with safety and environmental requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in plumbing, electrical, steam, controls, PLC, welding, and mechanical systems preferred.
• 2+ years industrial maintenance work experience.
• Knowledge of electric schematics, low voltage troubleshooting, controls, steam/boiler operation, hydraulics, pneumatics, safety compliance (e.g. LOTO, hot work, confined space), wastewater treatment.
• Boiler operator license (where required), wastewater certification (where required), computerized preventative maintenance systems.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record free of chargeable accidents, speeding or other safety violations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the General Manager, Production Management team, and other key operational partners to support facility operations.
• Use a computerized Preventive Maintenance (PM) program daily to document repairs, complete maintenance activities, and respond promptly to equipment failures.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment with an emphasis on automation and control systems.
• Maintain compliance with operational, safety, and environmental requirements by completing safety training, recording and retaining required documentation, supporting wastewater compliance, and maintaining computerized maintenance records.
• Perform preventive maintenance on facility equipment and infrastructure to maximize reliability and minimize downtime.

Skills

Electric schematics

Low voltage troubleshooting

Controls

Steam/boiler operation

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Safety compliance

Wastewater treatment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in plumbing, electrical, steam, controls, PLC, welding, mechanical systems

Tools

Computerized preventive maintenance systems

Job description

Alsco Uniforms is seeking a Maintenance Technician in the Chicago area to perform preventative and specialized maintenance of the facility and its equipment. You will ensure safe, cost‑effective operation of our automated laundry and wastewater systems while collaborating with plant personnel to improve performance.

Responsibilities include using the PM system daily, diagnosing and repairing equipment, and maintaining compliance with safety and environmental requirements.