Head Plant Engineer / Maintenance Manager

RiseMe; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Short-Term Disability

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Buckeye Linen Service, Inc. in Newark, OH is seeking a Maintenance Leader to direct a maintenance team, advance preventative programs, and improve equipment reliability while supporting production goals.

This hands-on role requires strong leadership and the ability to coordinate across departments. A 2-year degree in engineering or related field is preferred and experience with boilers, PLCs, and hydraulics is valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience.
• 3–5 years leading and managing maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of plant maintenance areas listed (boilers, air compressors, welding, hydraulics, PLCs, electrical systems).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexible schedule based on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise maintenance personnel with hands-on leadership.
• Develop staffing, schedules, and ensure appropriate coverage.
• Train, develop, and mentor maintenance staff.
• Develop and improve preventative/predictive maintenance programs.
• Improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Monitor KPIs like uptime, downtime, MTBF, MTTR.
• Oversee plant systems, capital projects, safety, and compliance.
• Support production goals with minimal interruptions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Schedule Flexibility

Team Development

Education

Associate's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Boilers

Air compressors

Welding and piping

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Electrical circuitry and PLCs

Electromechanical systems

Industrial maintenance

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintenance Leadership: Direct and supervise all maintenance personnel while providing hands‑on leadership, coaching, and support.
• Staffing & Scheduling: Develop employee schedules and ensure appropriate staffing to support production and emergency maintenance needs.
• Team Development: Train, develop, and mentor both new and existing maintenance employees.
• Preventative Maintenance: Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Equipment Reliability: Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and minimize maintenance costs.
• Maintenance KPIs: Monitor key performance indicators, including:
• Equipment uptime
• Equipment downtime
• Preventative maintenance completion rate
• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
• Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
• Facilities & Utilities: Oversee the maintenance and operation of boilers, air compressors, and other plant utility systems.
• Engineering & Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC-driven systems.
• Plant Systems: Design, plan, install, maintain, and improve plant systems and equipment.
• Capital Projects: Support and oversee capital improvement and equipment projects.
• Safety & Compliance: Promote a culture focused on safety, accountability, cleanliness, and continuous improvement.
• Production Support: Ensure maintenance activities support production goals while minimizing operational interruptions.
• Team Collaboration: Work effectively with associates and management across the organization to accomplish operational goals.
• Cross Department Support: Assist other areas and departments as needed.

Essential Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience.
• Leadership: 3-5 years of experience leading and managing maintenance teams.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of plant maintenance and several of the following areas:
• Boilers
• Air compressors
• Welding and piping
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Electrical circuitry and PLCs
• Electromechanical systems
• Utility and electrical troubleshooting
• General equipment and building maintenance
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees.
• Problem Solving: Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Schedule: Ability to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Education: Associate's degree in engineering or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Preferred Experience

Experience with the following is a plus:

• Air cylinders
• Solenoid valves
• Steam traps
• Motor starters
• Gear reducers
• Inverter drives
• Industrial laundry equipment
• Preventative and predictive maintenance systems
• Equipment reliability programs
• Capital improvement projects

BENEFITS

• Starting Salary: 75k-98kannually (this example is CTS)
• Group Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Short-Term Disability, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401(k) with a generous company match
• Generous Paid Vacation / PTO
• Leadership Opportunity: Lead and develop a maintenance team while playing a critical role in plant reliability, production, and continuous improvement

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Buckeye Linen Service, Inc. is a linen rental supply and commercial laundry company. Our business provides linen, textile, and hygiene services to the hospitality, first class lodging, healthcare, and small business customers. Our company is dedicated to resource conservation and social responsibility. Part of the quality service we offer our customers is the knowledge that we are helping them achieve their business goals while reducing their impact on the environment.

Buckeye Linen Service, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.