Maintenance Technician

Alsco Uniforms; Alexandria (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the uniform rental industry is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining large industrial textile processing equipment. The role involves troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance. Full-time employees enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in a diverse team environment.

Benefits

401K Plan with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays

Career Advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years maintenance engineering experience.
• Proficient in the proper use of power and hand tools.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting ability of 3 phase 230 volt systems.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs and performs preventative maintenance on industrial processing equipment.
• Troubleshoots electrical issues.
• Responds to daily maintenance requests in a timely fashion.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Communication

Team player

Education

High school graduate or equivalency

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

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Classification

Non-Exempt

Pay: $28-$37/hr

We are Alsco Uniforms. We’ve been working hard for our customers since 1889 when we invented the uniform and linen rental industry. Alsco Uniforms has grown into a worldwide leader serving over 350,000 customers in 13 countries. It’s our job every day to make every aspect of the customer experience better. Whatever our customers need, Alsco Uniforms finds the answers that work for them.

Our employees are the heart and soul of Alsco Uniforms. As a result, we have a long history of strong financial performance, continuous improvement, and customer service. We’re seeking driven professionals with ambition to grow within our company. We’d love to talk to you about how you can fit into our team of diverse individuals and how your hard work will be rewarded with competitive pay and benefits and ongoing career development.

Join our team and build your career with Alsco Uniforms!

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining large industrial textile processing equipment, as well as facility maintenance. Tasks include start-up and shut-down procedures, electrical troubleshooting, maintaining and operating boilers, welding and cutting, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, and other systems. This position reports to the Chief Engineer.

Our Full-time Employees Enjoy

401K Plan with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA

Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays

Choice of Global Cash Card or Direct Deposit

Career Advancement

Learning & Development Opportunities

Inclusive and Diverse Team Environment

Essential Functions

• Installs, repairs and performs preventative maintenance on industrial processing equipment, water levels, water systems and other equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoots electrical issues.
• Responds to daily maintenance requests in a timely fashion to minimize equipment downtime.
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment.
• Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments.
• Looks for opportunities to continually improve maintenance processes.
• Works with all plant personnel in a cooperative and professional manner.
• Strictly adheres to all safety rules, policies and procedures required by Alsco, law, and what is recognized as common practice in the industry.
• Ensures work is performed safely and efficiently.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications. Remains current on equipment and repair procedures and best practices.
• Studies blueprints and manufacturers’ manuals to determine correct operation of machinery.
• Proficient in reading electrical schematics.
• Maintains accurate and timely records of maintenance performed.
• Follows written and verbal instructions and performs other tasks as directed by supervision.
• Complies with all Federal, State and local laws.
  
  

Additional Functions

• May work with and support other branch personnel as required by supervision.
• Drive and pick up parts, transport equipment, parts, etc.
  
  

Qualifications

• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record free of chargeable accidents, speeding or other safety violations.
• Minimum of two years maintenance engineering experience with specific knowledge of machinery, electricity, electronics, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, welder and boiler applications.
• Proficient in the proper use of power and hand tools.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting ability of 3 phase 230 volt systems.
• PLC programming experience.
• Experience in carpentry, boiler repair, welding, and general facility repairs.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English, ability to comprehend and follow direction, perform basic math, good time management
• Must be a team player with enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work well done; self-starter dedicated to continual quality improvement.
  
  

Education

• High school graduate or equivalency preferred.
• Some locations may require relevant certifications, a boiler license or PLC programming.
  
  

Typical Physical Activity

• Standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, kneeling, working in confined areas, reaching overhead, driving a forklift, grasping, moving equipment, pushing, pulling, moving loaded carts weighing up to 500 lbs, lifting and carrying up to 100 lbs, reading, writing, speaking, hearing.
  
  

Typical Environmental Conditions

• Inside and outside areas of a typical industrial laundry facility, which includes working with and around large machinery, variations in temperature, noise, odors, humidity, lint and dust, in general offices or on outside grounds.
  
  

Travel Requirements

• Occasionally, such as to procure parts.
  
  

The Maintenance Technician must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

For a general description of benefits that are being offered for this position, please visit alsco.com/benefits.

Alsco is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Revised: 04/29/2022

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Facilities Services

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