Lead-Industrial Laundry Mechanic Plant Maintenance

Colonial Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Nashville, TN is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team in our high-volume industrial laundry. You will oversee daily preventative maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure safety and quality on the second shift (Monday–Friday).

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years supervisory and mechanical experience, familiar with electrical, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and OSHA/HazMat awareness; ability to lift 50 lbs, use tools, and work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Must have supervisory experience and ability to lead a maintenance team.
• Background in mechanical maintenance is essential.
• Experience with electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems is required.
• OSHA/HazMat knowledge is helpful for safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant equipment including industrial washers/dryers.
• Repair and replace equipment as needed.
• Perform basic plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work.
• Troubleshoot technical issues using manuals and schematics.
• Order parts, tools, and equipment per policy.
• Maintain a daily maintenance schedule and records.
• Conduct waste solids removal and wastewater hardware maintenance.
• Ensure safe, clean work environment and enforce safety procedures.
• Assist maintenance manager with task assignments, quality control, training and safety.

Skills

Team leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Welding

Hand & power tools

Industrial laundry equipment knowledge

MS Office / Computer literacy

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Written and verbal communication

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Attendance adherence

Tools

Multimeter

Electrical testing tools

Hand and power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Overview

Shift: Monday - Friday, 2nd Shift

Leads and helps direct work as part of a team in an industrial laundry facility. Responsible for the safe, expeditious, and accurate performance of routine tasks 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 troubleshoot 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.
• Assists the maintenance manager in assigning work tasks, ensuring quality control of repairs, and troubleshooting faults, best practices, training and development of maintenance personnel, and safety.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Leads team to achieve work objectives and goals for maintenance department.
• Dedication to promoting a strong culture of safety.
• Demonstrated mechanical and basic electrical aptitude.
• Skills in welding, hand and power tools, and electrical motors.
• Computer literate, familiarity with Internet-based software, MS Office, etc.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Basic knowledge of industrial laundry equipment (not required).
• Ability to comprehend and perform all required training.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work on a set schedule; overtime may be required if needed.
• Familiar with standard maintenance procedures, preventative maintenance schedules, and proper safety techniques.
• Basic knowledge of industrial laundry equipment and required codes.
• Good verbal and/or written communication skills.
• 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 50 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.

Experience

• Industrial Laundry experience a plus but not required.
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• 1-3 years of mechanical experience required.
• 1-3 years of electromechanical experience preferred.
• 2-4 years of related experience in mechanical troubleshooting, maintenance, and/or installation.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, HazMat procedures and regulations helpful.
• Excellent mechanical dexterity and ability.