Industrial Laundry Mechanic Plant Maintenance

Colonial Group; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Dayton, OH seeks a maintenance technician responsible for keeping high-volume laundry equipment running safely and efficiently. You will perform routine preventive maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues, and coordinate parts and repairs as needed.

Candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent and 3–5 years of maintenance experience, with the ability to work on a shift schedule that may include weekends and overtime.

Qualifications

• Proficient in basic mechanical and electrical skills.
• Familiar with standard maintenance procedures and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Basic knowledge of industrial laundry equipment and applicable codes.
• Ability to understand and follow training, written and verbal instructions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work a shift schedule, including weekends and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintains all plant equipment including high-volume industrial washers and dryers.
• Repairs or replaces equipment; performs basic plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work.
• Troubleshoots technical issues using manuals and schematics.
• Orders parts and tools per procurement policy.
• Maintains daily equipment maintenance and preventative schedules.
• Performs waste solids handling and wastewater-related maintenance.
• Ensures safe, clean work environment and adheres to safety practices.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical basics

Maintenance procedures

Laundry equipment knowledge

Training comprehension

Communication

Teamwork

Attendance

Overtime readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3–5 years maintenance experience

Job description

Overview

Performs work as part of a team in an industrial laundry facility. Responsible for the safe, expeditious, and accurate performance of routine in reference to a daily preventative maintenance schedule in and around the laundry facility.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

Essential duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Maintains all plant equipment to include high volume industrial washers and or dryers.
• Repairs, replaces equipment when necessary; Performs basic plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work.
• Ability to trouble-shoot and solve technical issues by following technical manuals and schematics;
• Orders necessary parts, tools, and equipment in a timely manner by following company procurement policy;
• Maintains a proper Daily Schedule Control for equipment maintenance and preventative maintenance schedule and record;
• Conducts daily removal and processing of waste solids generated from treatment process;
• Performs equipment troubleshooting, makes necessary repairs, and completes preventative maintenance and housekeeping practices for all related wastewater hardware;
• Maintains safe and clean work environment, and observes best practices in all production activities;
• Uses safety precautions, follows electrical lock-out tag-out procedures for equipment, and adheres to all safe work practices and policies for all safety, boiler, and wastewater treatment procedures;
• Other duties as required or assigned

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated mechanical and basic electrical aptitude;
• Familiar with standard maintenance procedures, preventative maintenance schedules, and proper safety techniques;
• Basic knowledge of industrial laundry equipment and required codes;
• Ability to comprehend and perform all required training, written, and verbal instructions;
• Good verbal and/or written communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to meet attendance schedule; Work is based on a shift schedule, and may include weekends. Overtime required as needed.

Working Environment / Safety Requirements

• Work is performed in a high volume production warehouse setting and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme heat and cold conditions as well as dust and noise.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions;
• Requires the ability to routinely move, lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 25 lbs, and occasionally up to 50 lbs;
• Requires bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, twisting, and lifting;
• Requires the use of hands for grasping and other manipulations;
• Requires standing and walking for long periods of time;
• Must be able to work from elevated heights using ladders, mezzanines, and aerial lifts.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; 3-5 years’ maintenance experience