Maintenance Technician II - UniFirst

UniFirst Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking a reliable Maintenance Tech II to join our team in Austin, TX. The role covers repairs, maintenance, installation and troubleshooting of industrial equipment, with a Monday–Friday schedule and periodic night/weekend overtime, plus on-the-job training.

You will read blueprints, work with PLCs, perform boiler testing, and use CMMS daily. Candidates should have a HS diploma and at least 1 year of maintenance experience; a 2-year technical degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Two-year technical degree in an appropriate background is preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Knowledgeable in industrial maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment required.
• Lockout/Tagout experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment problems using precision instruments and observation.
• Assist other maintenance personnel with emergency and non-emergency repairs.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and associated control systems.
• Follow blueprints, schematics, manuals, and specifications.
• Test boiler chemical and wastewater pre-treatment systems and adjust as needed.
• Perform safety checks on boilers and make repairs as required.
• Inspect and lubricate shafts, belts and bearings; replace parts as needed.
• Perform basic welding and other repair tasks as required.
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Blueprints

PLCs

Schematics

MS Office

Overtime readiness

Education

HS Diploma or GED

2-year technical degree (preferred)

Tools

PLC systems

Job description

Our Team is Kind of a Big Deal!

UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Maintenance Tech II to join our UniFirst community! As a Team Partner in the Maintenance Department, you will handle repairs, maintenance, installation and troubleshooting of industrial equipment, systems, and components. At UniFirst we have a standard Monday - Friday work week with periodic night and weekend overtime! We have an immediate opening and provide on the job training.

Description

Our Team is Kind of a Big Deal!

UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Maintenance Tech II to join our UniFirst community! As a Team Partner in the Maintenance Department, you will handle repairs, maintenance, installation and troubleshooting of industrial equipment, systems, and components. At UniFirst we have a standard Monday - Friday work week with periodic night and weekend overtime! We have an immediate opening and provide on the job training.

What’s in it for you?

Training

Our Team Partners receive quality skills training designed to enhance their performance and assist them with their career potential and advancement.

Career Growth

You may quickly find yourself on the fast-track to success. We are a rapidly growing company offering significant avenues for personal development and growth.

Culture

Our culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest.

Diversity

At UniFirst, you'll find an environment packed with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds because we believe it takes many kinds of people to make us successful.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Troubleshoot sources of equipment problems through observation and use of precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Assist other maintenance personnel with emergency and non-emergency repairs.
• Troubleshoot and repair Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and associated control systems.
• Follow blueprints, schematics, operation manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications.
• 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.
• Inspect motor, belts, fluid levels, replace filters and perform other maintenance actions in accordance with maintenance procedures.
• Performing basic welding activities to effect repairs on facilities and equipment.
• 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.

Qualifications

What weâre looking for:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Two-year technical degree in an appropriate background is preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Knowledgeable in industrial maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment required. Applicable military experience will be considered.
• Must pass UniFirstâs maintenance knowledge assessment to be eligible for employment.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics is required.
• Ability to read and understand maintenance literature printed in English required.
• Basic computer and Microsoft Office skills is required.
• Lockout / Tagout experience is required
• Ability to work overtime as needed is required.

Valid driverâs license and a safe driving record are required.

• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.

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 1.5-billion-dollar organization.

UniFirst is an international leader in the $18 billion-dollar garment services industry. We currently employ over 13,000 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 magazineâs âBest Companies to Sell Forâ list and recognized on Forbes magazineâs âPlatinum 400 â Best Big Companiesâ list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, thereâs never been a better time to join our team.

Thereâs a lot to love about UniFirst, where you come first.

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