Maintenance Technician

CORE Linen; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Core Linen Services is seeking aMaintenance Technician to perform scheduled and unscheduled tasks across a commercial Laundry Plant. You will maintain equipment, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot jams, and coordinate with Engineering for complex issues.

The role requires strong mechanical knowledge, safe work practices, and the ability to work both independently and with a team to keep lines running and downtime to a minimum.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Must understand and apply safety procedures (lockout/tag out, confined space, hot equipment).
• Strong knowledge of machinery, conveyors, and overhead rail systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on plant equipment as scheduled.
• Complete repairs and maintenance to ensure production stays up and running.
• Assist technicians and vendors as needed and keep maintenance logs updated.
• Notify supervisors about equipment status affecting production and downtime.

Skills

Team orientation

Self-motivation

Machinery knowledge

Safety procedures

Conveyor systems

Overhead rail systems

Tools

Hand tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Core Linen Services is a leader in hospital and hospitalitylaundry processingservices aroundthe country. Our focus is on service, quality and safety which enableour clients to provideessential services to their patientsand guests. The Company operates across 20+ states and is a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, based in Miami, FL.

Summary

Performs all scheduled and non-scheduled daily tasks. Responsibility to maintain awareness of all equipment assigned to them during production operations and assure efficient operation of equipment within a commercial Laundry Plant. Will perform preventive maintenance and emergent repair as situations develop. Will identify and correct any problems including jams, bad or missing belts, and missing ironer tape on the equipment assigned to them. Seeks technical assistance from Engineering as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance activities on equipment as scheduled.
• Ensures timely and quality completion of all maintenance and repairs, including overhead rail system and conveyor systems.
• Assists technical and mechanical personnel including outside vendors as needed.
• Maintains the maintenance log by making entries of incomplete tasks and new problems.
• Notifies Production Supervisors on the status of any equipment that will impact production or cause down time and when back online.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be team oriented and able to function individually or with team. The right individual will always be willing to go the extra mile. Must be self-motivated, independent, prompt, and able to handle tasks as they present themselves. Solid communication skills.
• Must be able to operate tools and equipment safely. Must be able to understand all safety procedures, which includes but not limited to lockout/tag out, confined space entry, and working on hot equipment. Must be able to maintain clean and safe work area for themselves and the associates around them.
• Must have a good working knowledge of machinery. Able to help repair and maintain mechanical drive systems. Able to help repair and maintain conveyor systems. Able to help repair and maintain overhead rail systems.

Core Linen Servicesis an equal opportunity employer. At CLS, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. *Los Angeles applicants: CLS will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box ordinance) Associates at Core Linen Services will be compensated commensurate with experience, which includes an attractive base salary and benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)