Maintenance Technician I

Clean-Uniform-; Highland (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80 hours PTO first year

6 Paid Holidays per year

High quality health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company matched 401(k) retirement plan

Short term disability

Long term disability

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

529 college savings option

Parental Leave

Continuing education reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Referral program

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to repair, maintain, install, and troubleshoot industrial equipment across our facility operations. You will perform preventive maintenance, follow safety policies, and utilize CMMS to track repairs and parts.

The role requires reading blueprints, using hand and power tools, and adhering to lockout/tagout procedures. The ideal candidate has 6 months+ of equipment maintenance experience, basic computer skills, and is comfortable working with boilers,

Qualifications

• Equipment Maintenance Knowledge – 6 months+ experience repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Maintenance literature in English; basic computer skills required.
• Experience using Hand & Power tools.
• Lockout/Tagout knowledge required.
• Welding experience (MIG, TIG, ARC) preferred.
• Safety program familiarity preferred; CMMS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, maintains, installs, and troubleshoots industrial equipment including washers, dryers, conveyors, boilers.
• Performs preventive/predictive maintenance and safety checks.
• Uses CMMS for repair records and maintenance logs.
• Maintains equipment, records, and parts lists; follows maintenance procedures.
• Pursues continuous improvement and reduces downtime by addressing issues.

Skills

Read blueprints

Hand & power tools

Electrical/mechanical maintenance

Basic computer skills

Lockout/Tagout

Welding (MIG/TIG/ARC)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree (preferred)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Maintenance Technician I

About UniFirst:

The fabric of UniFirst is woven from its very unique family culture where our Team Partners enjoy a small company feel while taking advantage of the resources and stability that come with being a 2 billion-dollar organization.

UniFirst is an international leader in the $18 billion-dollar garment services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team.

Job Summary:

Repairs, maintains, installs, and troubleshoots industrial equipment, systems, and components, including but not limited to large capacity washers and dryers, pneumatic and steam systems, conveyor systems, and boilers. Executes preventive/predictive maintenance, resolving safety concerns, and maintaining an industrial laundry facility. Performs indoor and outdoor facility and equipment repair. Performs maintenance tasks in accordance with all Company safety policies and approved maintenance procedures.

Job Detail:

Equipment and Facility Maintenance

• Uses common tools including but not limited to: hand and power tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, precision measuring instruments, and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Ensures safe operation of machinery, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems equipment and components; following blueprints and schematics, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Troubleshoots sources of equipment problems.
• Examines parts and removes defective parts by dismantling devices using hand and power tools, hoists, and cranes.
• Inspects used parts using measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straight edges.
• Inspects motors and belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filters, and performs other maintenance actions while following maintenance procedures.

Preventive Maintenance

• May be required to perform boiler chemical testing; records result in log books; and makes necessary chemistry adjustments.
• May be required to perform daily and weekly safety checks on boilers and makes necessary repairs.
• Upon proper training, may be required to perform wastewater pretreatment system testing, recording results in logbooks; makes chemistry adjustments to maintain regulatory requirements; and performs other maintenance tasks in the area and on equipment on the wastewater pretreatment system.
• Records and analyzes meter readings of utilities in logs and takes corrective actions where appropriate.
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of location equipment.
• Follow all applicable Company preventive maintenance instructions.

Safety

• Performs daily and weekly location and systems safety checks and follows up to address concerns.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures and regulations.
• Performs Lockout/Tagout procedures where appropriate.
• Performs Confined Space procedures where appropriate.

Administration

• Utilizes a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for all repair and preventive maintenance activities.
• Maintenance Records
• Utilizes preventive maintenance records on all equipment and systems.
• Records equipment failure, problems, parts used and steps taken to make repairs.
• Adheres to the daily use of the shift change log.
• Performs boiler chemical testing. Records results in the logs.
• Performs daily and weekly safety checks on boilers and makes necessary repairs.
• Records meter readings of gas, electric, and water in logs.
• Equipment File
• Utilizes an accurate equipment file.
• Utilizes a repair parts list and equipment contact vendor list.

Inventory Control

• Assists with conserving maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Monitors equipment, parts, and supplies.

Personal Development

• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, and establishing professional networks, and attending job-required training.

General Duties

• Anticipates maintenance issues and takes corrective action to reduce or eliminate downtime.
• Communicates with Management if there are any issues that may result in downtime for the operation.
• Responds to emergency alarms.
• Provides maintenance information to appropriate partners.
• Assists other maintenance personnel with emergency and non-emergency repairs.
• Executes assignments on an action list (including non-maintenance related items) prepared by the Maintenance Supervisor and approved by the Production Manager.
• Mentors Maintenance Utility, Maintenance Custodian Technician, and Maintenance Trainee staff members.

Performs all other duties as assigned by location management.

Requirements:

Experience –

Equipment Maintenance Knowledge – Minimum of 6 months’ work experience repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment. Applicable technical training and/or military experience will be considered.

Ability to read blueprints and schematics required.

Ability to read and understand maintenance literature printed in English required.

Basic computer skills required.

Experience using Hand & Power tools required.

Lockout/Tagout knowledge required.

Prior welding experience including MIG, TIG, ARC, cutting, and brazing preferred.

Experience with formalized safety programs preferred.

Prior experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System preferred.

HVAC experience preferred.

Boiler knowledge preferred.

Education –

High school Diploma or GED required. Two-year technical degree in an appropriate background preferred.

Additional Requirements –

Driving ability:

1. 18 years of age
2. Valid non-commercial driver’s license

Benefits

• 80 hours PTO first year
• 6 Paid Holidays per year
• High quality health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company matched 401(k) retirement plan
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Company paid and voluntary life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Nontaxable 529 college investment option
• Parental Leave
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral program

Assessment:

Must take proctored assessment to determine that candidate has the minimum knowledge needed for the position.

CLEAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 800-347-7888 to let us know the nature of your request.