Chief Maintenance Technician Trainee

Mission Linen Supply; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Linen Supply is seeking experienced maintenance technicians with leadership experience to lead their own facility in Santa Barbara. This fast‑track, nine‑month training program is designed to develop hands‑on technical skills under top technicians, with a pathway to a Chief Technician role within the company.

Starting pay is $30–$38 per hour, with relocation required after training to manage a facility within three years.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience in preventative maintenance programs and scheduling.
• Boiler operation, testing, and maintenance.
• Industrial plumbing and repair experience in commercial/industrial settings.
• Experience with wastewater and treatment systems.
• Welding (MIG/TIG) and industrial fabrication welding.
• Hydraulics systems and repair experience.
• Pneumatics systems and repair experience.
• Industrial electrical systems, including PLCs, schematics, and control panels.
• Prior experience in a management, supervisory, or team‑lead role.

Skills

Preventative Maintenance (PM)

Boiler operation

Plumbing

Wastewater and Treatment

Welding (MIG/TIG)

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Industrial Electrical (PLCs)

Management / supervisory experience

Education

Associate's degree or relevant certification in industrial/technical field

Job description

Responsibilities

Mission Linen Supply is looking for experienced maintenance technicians with management or supervisory experience who are ready to lead their own facility. This program is built for skilled tradespeople who already have hands‑on technical expertise and some team leadership experience, not for those just starting out in the trades.

Industry experience is not required. You don't need to have worked in industrial laundry before. What you do need is proven, hands‑on technical skill in industrial maintenance, along with the leadership experience to run a team and a plant.

The Opportunity

This is a fast‑track, nine‑month training program in which you'll be trained directly by Mission's top Chief and Regional Technicians to lead the maintenance operations of your own industrial laundry facility. In less than one year, you'll learn what most of our technicians take five years to learn.

Upon successful completion, you'll move into a Chief Technician position at one of our 25 facilities.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting pay: $30–$38 per hour, based on education, experience, and location.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings program
• Paid time off (sick, holiday, vacation)
• And more

Relocation Requirement

Candidates must be willing to relocate after training to manage their own facility within the first three years of the program. Relocation is a required part of this career path.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Qualifications

We're looking for candidates who already have hands‑on, working experience in:

• Preventative Maintenance (PM) programs and scheduling
• Boiler operation, testing, and maintenance
• Plumbing industrial systems and repair
• Wastewater and Treatment systems
• Welding MIG, TIG, or industrial fabrication welding
• Hydraulics systems and repair
• Pneumatics systems and repair
• Industrial Electrical systems, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), schematics, and control panels

Additional requirements:

• Prior experience in a management, supervisory, or team‑lead role
• Associate's degree or certification in a related industrial or technical field
• Strong electrical/mechanical aptitude
• Military experience welcomed and valued
• Willingness to relocate after training to manage your own facility within the first 3 years of the program

Industry‑Specific Training Provided

Once you're in the program, we'll build on your existing skills with training specific to industrial laundry operations, including:

• Electrical engineering coursework
• Energy conservation practices specific to our facilities
• Industrial laundry equipment: ironers, folders, press equipment, washers/extractors, tumblers, and towel folders
• Safety training Forklift Certification and Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures

Throughout the program, you'll have the support of senior management, complete regular progress reports with our learning and development department, and participate in company‑sponsored development workshops.

Why Mission Linen Supply

Mission Linen Supply is a family‑owned, privately held company and a leading provider of linen, uniform, and facility service products across five western states. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, Mission has grown from a one‑man operation into an industry leader while staying stable, essential, and steadily growing. That means real, ongoing opportunities for career advancement, not a static org chart.

Ready to Lead?

If you're a skilled maintenance technician with leadership experience looking for a stable industry and a fast track to a Chief Technician role we want to hear from you.

Overview

Mission Linen Supply is a family owned, privately held company, and a leading provider of products, services, and supplies to hospitality, medical, and industrial businesses. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, the company has grown from a one‑man operation to a leading player in the linen rental and uniform business across five western states. Mission Linen Supply is widely recognized for its ability to understand, anticipate, and meet its customers ‘needs while providing environmentally friendly goods and services.

Mission Linen Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), Affinit Plan (AAP), VEVRAA Protected Veterans, Federal Contractor and Worker with Disabilities employer. Mission Linen Supply is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity,national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment. Worker with Disabilities needing assistance applying please feel free to call HR Office at 805-730-3612.