Maintenance Tech I — Training, Growth & Overtime

UniFirst Careers; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UniFirst seeks a Maintenance Tech I to join our team, handling repairs, maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of industrial equipment. We offer a Monday–Friday schedule with periodic overtime and on-the-job training, plus opportunities for growth within a rapidly expanding company.

You will work in a collaborative environment focused on safety and quality, performing boiler and system testing, inspections, and preventive maintenance across our facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record required.
• Minimum 6 months’ experience repairing industrial processing equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to read maintenance literature printed in English.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Lockout/Tagout experience required.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Utilize hand/power tools, precision measurement tools, and electronic testing devices.
• Ensure safe operation of machinery, mechanical electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and components.
• Follow blueprints, schematics, operation manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Troubleshoot sources of equipment problems through observation and use of precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Perform boiler chemical and wastewater pre-treatment system testing, record results in logbooks / computer systems and make necessary chemical adjustments as required
• Perform daily and weekly safety checks on boilers and make necessary repairs as required.
• Record and analyze meter readings of utilities in long and take corrective actions when necessary.
• Perform daily and weekly location/system safety checks and follow up to address concerns.
• Inspect motor, belts, fluid levels, replace filters and perform other maintenance actions in accordance with maintenance procedures.
• Inspect, clean and lubricate shafts, bearings gears and other equipment parts in accordance with work procedures and technical manual.
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Maintenance equipment

Blueprint reading

Lockout/Tagout

MS Office

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

UniFirst seeks a Maintenance Tech I to join our team, handling repairs, maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of industrial equipment. We offer a Monday–Friday schedule with periodic overtime and on-the-job training, plus opportunities for growth within a rapidly expanding company.

You will work in a collaborative environment focused on safety and quality, performing boiler and system testing, inspections, and preventive maintenance across our facilities.