Facilities Maintenance Supervisor | Train, Lead & Grow

UniFirst; Cowansville (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programs

Career growth opportunities

Culture and diversity

Overtime as needed

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking a reliable Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment runs efficiently and to identify improvements in maintenance practices. The role involves supervising staff, managing preventive maintenance, and coordinating with production to control budgets.

The position requires strong electrical, mechanical, and PLC troubleshooting skills, reading blueprints, and experience with CMMS. On-site work with overtime as needed and a focus on safety and regulatory compliance are

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment.
• Knowledgeable in maintenance equipment including wiring, electrical, mechanical, electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Maintenance administration experience including planning, scheduling, budgeting, negotiating, parts management, vendor management, maintenance management systems.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Must pass UniFirst’s maintenance knowledge assessment to be eligible for employment.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record are required.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

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.
• Performing basic welding activities to effect repairs on facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) 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 in logbooks / computer systems and make necessary chemical adjustments as required.
• Manage and assign all equipment maintenance, including repairs which cannot be completed during standard hours.
• Assume responsibility for all shifts in the maintenance department.
• Oversee and implement all maintenance related regulatory and environmental compliance requirements.
• Assume responsibility for all aspects of safety within the maintenance department.
• Perform Confined Space and Lockout / Tagout procedures where appropriate.
• Monitor training status of technicians and provide time for required training as needed.
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Partner with the Production Manager to develop, manage and maintain budget for building, equipment, capital expenditures and parts/labor.
• Train and develop maintenance partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

PLC troubleshooting

Welding

Budgeting

Team supervision

Maintenance planning

Education

Two-year technical degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Blueprints/Schematics

Microsoft Office

Job description

UniFirst is seeking a reliable Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment runs efficiently and to identify improvements in maintenance practices. The role involves supervising staff, managing preventive maintenance, and coordinating with production to control budgets.

The position requires strong electrical, mechanical, and PLC troubleshooting skills, reading blueprints, and experience with CMMS. On-site work with overtime as needed and a focus on safety and regulatory compliance are