Lead Maintenance Technician

Davita Inc.; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in laundry processing services seeks a Maintenance Technician for its Kingsport facility. This role involves performing preventive maintenance, ensuring equipment efficiency, and resolving technical issues. Ideal candidates are self-motivated team players with a strong mechanical understanding and communication skills, contributing to a safe and efficient work environment.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of machinery.
• Ability to repair and maintain mechanical drive systems.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance activities on equipment.
• Notify supervisors on equipment status impacting production.
• Maintain the maintenance log with entries of incomplete tasks.

Skills

Team oriented

Self-motivated

Solid communication skills

Job description

Core Linen Services is a leader in hospital and hospitality laundry processing services around the country. Our focus is on service, quality and safety which enable our clients to provide essential services to their patients and guests. The Company operates across 20+ states and is a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, based in Miami, FL.

Summary: Performs all scheduled and non-scheduled daily tasks. Responsibility to maintain awareness of all equipment assigned to them during production operations and assure efficient operation of equipment within a commercial Laundry Plant. Will perform preventive maintenance and emergent repair as situations develop. Will identify and correct any problems including jams, bad or missing belts, and missing ironer tape on the equipment assigned to them. Seeks technical assistance from Engineering as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs preventative maintenance activities on equipment as scheduled.


• Ensures timely and quality completion of all maintenance and repairs, including overhead rail system and conveyor systems.


• Assists technical and mechanical personnel including outside vendors as needed.


• Maintains the maintenance log by making entries of incomplete tasks and new problems.


• Notifies Production Supervisors on the status of any equipment that will impact production or cause down time and when back online.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be team oriented and able to function individually or with team. The right individual will always be willing to go the extra mile. Must be self-motivated, independent, prompt, and able to handle tasks as they present themselves. Solid communication skills.


• Must be able to operate tools and equipment safely. Must be able to understand all safety procedures, which includes but not limited to lockout/tag out, confined space entry, and working on hot equipment. Must be able to maintain clean and safe work area for themselves and the associates around them.


• Must have a good working knowledge of machinery. Able to help repair and maintain mechanical drive systems. Able to help repair and maintain conveyor systems. Able to help repair and maintain overhead rail systems.

Core Linen Services is an equal opportunity employer. At CLS, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. *Los Angeles applicants: CLS will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box ordinance) Associates at Core Linen Services will be compensated commensurate with experience, which includes an attractive base salary and benefits. *Medical *Dental *Vision *Life Insurance/AD *Disability Insurance *Retirement Plan *Paid Time Off *Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) *Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)