Maintenance Chief

Superior Skilled Trades; Portage (IL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical

Dental

401k

Job summary

Superior Skilled Trades in Portage, IN, is seeking a Maintenance Chief with commercial laundry and manufacturing experience for a direct hire opportunity. Pay ranges from $50–$60 hourly, with full benefits including PTO, medical, dental, and 401k.

The role oversees maintenance operations, leads a team, and ensures reliable equipment performance. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of maintenance management experience in industrial settings, strong leadership and communication skills, and a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance management experience in industrial settings.
• Commercial laundry experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work extended hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all maintenance operations within the facility.
• Lead, manage, and develop a team of maintenance technicians.
• Develop, implement, and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Ensure equipment and machinery are operating efficiently and reliably.
• Minimize equipment downtime and maximize operational productivity.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to support production and facility needs.
• Implement and maintain maintenance best practices and procedures.
• Utilize strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to address equipment and operational issues.
• Collaborate effectively with operations, production, and other internal departments.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and within required timeframes.

Skills

Maintenance management

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Operational reliability

Tools

CMMS

PCM

Job description

Seeking a Maintenance Chief with commercial laundry and manufacturing experience for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Portage, IN.

This position offers full benefits including PTO, Medical, Dental and 401k!

Pay: $50 - $60 hourly (based on experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all maintenance operations within the facility.
• Lead, manage, and develop a team of maintenance technicians.
• Develop, implement, and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Ensure equipment and machinery are operating efficiently and reliably.
• Minimize equipment downtime and maximize operational productivity.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to support production and facility needs.
• Implement and maintain maintenance best practices and procedures.
• Utilize strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to address equipment and operational issues.
• Collaborate effectively with operations, production, and other internal departments.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and within required timeframes.

Required Qualifications

• Commercial laundry experience is highly preferred.
• 5+ years of maintenance management experience, preferably within a commercial laundry, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance procedures, equipment reliability, and industry best practices.
• Previous experience leading and managing a maintenance team.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.
• Willingness to work extended hours as needed to support operational requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical maintenance experience.
• Experience with Planning & Control of Maintenance (PCM).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Experience with predictive maintenance techniques and practices.