Maintenance Supervisor: Growth, Training & Overtime

UniFirst Corporation; New Jersey; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UniFirst Corporation in New Jersey is seeking a reliable Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment runs efficiently and to lead maintenance staff. The role includes diagnosing, repairing, and preventive maintenance, with overtime as needed and on-the-job training provided.

You will oversee safety, regulatory compliance, and budget considerations while collaborating with the Production Manager on capital expenditures and supplier management.

Qualifications

• High school and/or GED preferred.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record required.
• Must pass UniFirst’s maintenance knowledge assessment.
• Knowledgeable in maintenance equipment: wiring, electrical, mechanical, electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience repairing industrial processing equipment.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience supervising maintenance personnel is preferred.
• Maintenance administration experience including planning, scheduling, budgeting, negotiating, parts management, vendor management, maintenance management systems is required.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics is required.
• Ability to read and understand maintenance literature printed in English required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills is required.
• Experience in Hand & Power tools is required.
• Lockout / Tagout experience is required
• Ability to work overtime as needed is required.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and determine corrective action by checking blueprints, schematics, repair manuals and parts catalogs.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Performing basic welding activities to effect repairs on facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and associated control systems.
• Perform and assign all preventive maintenance on facility and production assets.
• Follow blueprints, schematics, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications using a documented schedule.
• Perform boiler chemical and wastewater pre-treatment system testing, record results in logbooks / computer systems and make necessary chemical adjustments as required.
• Manage and assign all equipment maintenance, including repairs which cannot be completed during standard hours.
• Assume responsibility for all shifts in the maintenance department.
• Oversee and implement all maintenance related regulatory and environmental compliance requirements.
• Assume responsibility for all aspects of safety within the maintenance department.
• Perform Confined Space and Lockout / Tagout procedures where appropriate.
• Monitor training status of technicians and provide time for required training as needed.
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Partner with the Production Manager to develop, manage and maintain budget for building, equipment, capital expenditures and parts/labor.
• Train and develop maintenance partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Blueprints & schematics reading

Microsoft Office

Hand & Power tools

Lockout/Tagout

Problem solving

Education

Two-year technical degree

High school / GED

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System

PLC troubleshooting

Job description

UniFirst Corporation in New Jersey is seeking a reliable Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment runs efficiently and to lead maintenance staff. The role includes diagnosing, repairing, and preventive maintenance, with overtime as needed and on-the-job training provided.

You will oversee safety, regulatory compliance, and budget considerations while collaborating with the Production Manager on capital expenditures and supplier management.