Traveling Maintenance Supervisor

UniFirst Corp.; Gibsonia (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and career development

Strong culture and team environment

On-the-job training

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking a reliable Maintenance Supervisor at our New Kensington, PA location. You will ensure facility equipment runs efficiently, identify process improvements, and train maintenance staff. We provide on-the-job training and a strong culture focused on growth and safety.

The role covers supervision across shifts, plus travel as required. We emphasize attendance, performance, and adherence to UniFirst’s 90-day probationary period.

Qualifications

• High school or GED preferred or equivalent.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and hold a valid driver’s license.
• Willing and able to travel 10 days on the road, then 4 days off, with residency in EST/CST time zones.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and determine corrective action by reviewing blueprints and manuals.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery to diagnose malfunctions.
• Perform basic welding to repair facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and control systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on facility and production assets.
• Follow blueprints and schedules using documented procedures.
• Test boiler chemical and wastewater pretreatment; adjust chemicals as needed.
• Manage and assign all equipment maintenance; handle after-hours repairs.
• Lead all shifts in the maintenance department and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Blueprints & schematics reading

Preventive maintenance planning

Budgeting & cost control

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree (2-year)

Tools

CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)

Microsoft Office

Hand & Power tools

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Welding (basic)

Job description

UniFirst is seeking a reliable Maintenance Supervisor at our New Kensington, PA location. You will ensure facility equipment runs efficiently, identify process improvements, and train maintenance staff. We provide on-the-job training and a strong culture focused on growth and safety.

The role covers supervision across shifts, plus travel as required. We emphasize attendance, performance, and adherence to UniFirst’s 90-day probationary period.