Facilities Maintenance Supervisor — Training & Growth

UniFirst; Callery (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Career growth potential

Culture and diversity

On-the-job training

Job summary

UniFirst seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment runs efficiently, identify process improvements, and train maintenance staff. This role supports a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional night/weekend overtime and on-the-job training.

Responsibilities include diagnosing problems, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Strong mechanical/electrical knowledge and leadership experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school or GED preferred.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Minimum age 21.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Must pass maintenance knowledge assessment.
• Knowledgeable in electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
• 3+ years repairing industrial equipment.
• Military experience considered.
• 2+ years supervising maintenance staff preferred.
• Maintenance administration experience required (planning, scheduling, budgeting, vendor mgmt, etc).
• Blueprints/schematics reading required.
• English maintenance literature reading required.
• Microsoft Office proficiency required.
• Hand and power tools experience required.
• Lockout/Tagout experience required.
• Overtime availability required.
• Lifting up to 80 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and determine corrective action.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery to diagnose malfunctions.
• Perform basic welding to repair facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs and control systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on facility and production assets.
• Follow blueprints, schematics, and manuals using a documented schedule.
• Test boiler chemical and wastewater treatment and log results.
• Manage and assign maintenance tasks outside regular hours.
• Oversee all shifts in the maintenance department.
• Ensure regulatory and environmental compliance.
• Maintain safety within the maintenance department.
• Perform Lockout/Tagout procedures where appropriate.
• Monitor training status of technicians and allocate time for needed training.
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Collaborate with Production Manager on budgeting for building/equipment/capex.
• Train and develop maintenance staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

PLC troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Welding basics

Hand & power tools

Microsoft Office

Reading English literature

Education

Two-year technical degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

PLC programming software

Job description

UniFirst seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment runs efficiently, identify process improvements, and train maintenance staff. This role supports a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional night/weekend overtime and on-the-job training.

Responsibilities include diagnosing problems, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Strong mechanical/electrical knowledge and leadership experience are required.