Traveling Maintenance Supervisor

UniFirst Corp.; Elizabeth (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New hire incentive bonus

On-the-job training

Job summary

UniFirst, a leading garment services company, is hiring a Maintenance Supervisor at our New Kensington, PA location to ensure equipment runs efficiently and to drive process improvements. The role requires supervising maintenance staff, managing schedules, budgeting, and coordinating with production to meet safety and quality standards.

You will diagnose issues, perform preventive maintenance, read blueprints, and lead safety initiatives while navigating a travel-heavy schedule.

Qualifications

• High school or GED is preferred.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record required.
• This is a traveling position with 10 days on the road followed by 4 days off.
• Must reside in ET S T zones; travel and on-site work required.
• Must pass UniFirst’s maintenance knowledge assessment.
• Experience repairing industrial processing equipment in production environments.
• Maintenance administration experience including budgeting and vendor management.
• Ability to read blueprints/schematics; English maintenance literature.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems using blueprints and manuals.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery to diagnose malfunctions.
• Perform basic welding for repairs on facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and control systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on facility and production assets.
• Follow documented schedules from blueprints and manuals.
• Test boiler chemical and wastewater systems and adjust as needed.
• Manage all equipment maintenance and overnight repairs.
• Oversee safety, regulatory, and environmental compliance.
• Coordinate with Production Manager on budget for building and equipment.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

PLC repair

Blueprints/schematics reading

Budgeting/planning

Microsoft Office

Hand & power tools

Travel willingness

Maintenance literature in English

Education

High school or GED preferred

Two-year technical degree preferred

Tools

Maintenance management system

Blueprints/Schematics tools

Job description

UniFirst, a leading garment services company, is hiring a Maintenance Supervisor at our New Kensington, PA location to ensure equipment runs efficiently and to drive process improvements. The role requires supervising maintenance staff, managing schedules, budgeting, and coordinating with production to meet safety and quality standards.

You will diagnose issues, perform preventive maintenance, read blueprints, and lead safety initiatives while navigating a travel-heavy schedule.