Facilities Maintenance Supervisor – PLCs, Welding & Safety

UniFirst; Hope (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking a reliable Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment runs efficiently and to identify process improvements. The role requires supervising maintenance staff, managing preventive maintenance, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The position includes on-the-job training with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional overtime. We offer skills training, opportunities for career growth, and a culture that values diversity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Must pass UniFirst’s maintenance knowledge assessment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and determine corrective action by checking blueprints, schematics, repair manuals and parts catalogs.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Perform basic welding activities to repair facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs and associated control systems.
• Perform and assign all preventive maintenance on facility and production assets.
• Follow blueprints, schematics, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications using a documented schedule.
• Perform boiler chemical and wastewater pre-treatment system testing, record results and adjust as required.
• Manage and assign all equipment maintenance, including repairs outside standard hours.
• Oversee safety, regulatory and environmental compliance within the maintenance department.

Skills

Maintenance mgmt

Read blueprints

PLC troubleshooting

Leadership

MS Office

Hand & Power tools

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Welding equipment

Electrical testing tools

Lockout/Tagout devices

Job description

UniFirst is seeking a reliable Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment runs efficiently and to identify process improvements. The role requires supervising maintenance staff, managing preventive maintenance, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The position includes on-the-job training with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional overtime. We offer skills training, opportunities for career growth, and a culture that values diversity and teamwork.