Maintenance Supervisor – Travel, Training & Growth

UniFirst Corp.; Slickville (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New hire incentive bonus ($5,000)

Job summary

UniFirst Corp. in New Kensington, PA is seeking a reliable Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment operates efficiently and drive process improvements. The role includes leading maintenance staff, coordinating preventive maintenance, and managing safety and regulatory compliance.

The position requires travel (10 days on, 4 off) and offers an on-site work environment with on-the-job training. In addition to core responsibilities, the team emphasizes training, career growth, and a

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment.
• 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.
• Must pass UniFirst’s maintenance knowledge assessment to be eligible for employment.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills is required.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs. and work overtime as needed.
• This is a traveling position with 10 days on the road, then 4 days off, within EST/CST.

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 malfunctions.
• Perform basic welding to effect repairs on facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs and related control systems.
• Perform and assign preventive maintenance on facility and production assets.
• Follow blueprints, schematics, operations manuals and engineering specs using a schedule.
• Oversee maintenance budget and coordinate with Production Manager.
• Train and develop maintenance staff and ensure safety compliance.
• Manage and assign all equipment maintenance, including after-hours work.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Blueprint reading

Microsoft Office

Hand & Power tools

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year technical degree

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Budgeting software

Job description

UniFirst Corp. in New Kensington, PA is seeking a reliable Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment operates efficiently and drive process improvements. The role includes leading maintenance staff, coordinating preventive maintenance, and managing safety and regulatory compliance.

The position requires travel (10 days on, 4 off) and offers an on-site work environment with on-the-job training. In addition to core responsibilities, the team emphasizes training, career growth, and a