Maintenance Supervisor — Lead Facilities & PLCs

UniFirst; West Newton (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Career growth

Culture

Diversity

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment runs efficiently, lead maintenance staff, and drive improvements in processes, practices, and training. The role supports a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional night/weekend overtime and on-the-job training.

Responsibilities include diagnosing mechanical/electrical issues, implementing preventive maintenance, reading blueprints, and managing shifts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license.
• Minimum 3 years repairing industrial processing equipment.
• Minimum 2 years supervising maintenance personnel.
• Experience reading blueprints/schematics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Lockout/Tagout experience.
• Possesses maintenance equipment knowledge (electrical/mechanical).
• Military experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and take corrective action.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery to diagnose malfunctions.
• Perform basic welding for repairs on facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and control systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on facilities and production assets.
• Follow blueprints and engineering specifications on a documented schedule.
• Test boiler chemical and wastewater systems and log results.
• Manage and assign maintenance across shifts; oversee safety compliance.
• Oversee regulatory and environmental compliance in maintenance.
• Use CMMS and assist in budgeting for building, equipment, and parts/labor.
• Train and develop maintenance staff.

Skills

Maintenance management

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical

Mechanical

Blueprints reading

Budgeting

Supervisory experience

Safety compliance

MS Office

Lockout/Tagout

Overtime flexibility

Education

Technical degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

Job description

UniFirst is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment runs efficiently, lead maintenance staff, and drive improvements in processes, practices, and training. The role supports a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional night/weekend overtime and on-the-job training.

Responsibilities include diagnosing mechanical/electrical issues, implementing preventive maintenance, reading blueprints, and managing shifts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.