Traveling Maintenance Supervisor

UniFirst Corp.; Jeannette (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New hire incentive bonus ($5,000)

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Maintenance Supervisor to join our team. You’ll ensure facility equipment runs smoothly, lead maintenance staff, and drive process improvements while supporting on-the-job training and safety.

The position requires 3+ years of repair experience, 2+ years supervising personnel, and travel with a 10-day on-road cycle. A two-year technical degree is preferred, and a maintenance knowledge assessment is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record required.
• This is a traveling position with a 10-day on-road period followed by 4 days off.
• Residency in EST or CST Time Zones preferred.
• Must pass UniFirst's maintenance knowledge assessment.
• Experience reading blueprints and schematics.
• Minimum 3 years repairing industrial processing equipment.
• Minimum 2 years supervising maintenance personnel.
• Maintenance administration experience required (planning, budgeting, vendor mgmt).
• Proficient in reading maintenance literature in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; hands & power tools experience.
• Lockout/Tagout experience required; overtime availability.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and determine corrective actions.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery to diagnose malfunctions.
• Perform basic welding to repair facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and associated control systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on facility and production assets.
• Follow blueprints and engineering specs with a documented schedule.
• Test boiler chemical and wastewater pretreatment systems and log results.
• Manage and assign equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Lead maintenance shifts and ensure safety compliance.
• Oversee regulatory and environmental compliance for maintenance.
• Use a CMMS to track maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with Production Manager on budgets for building and equipment.
• Train and develop maintenance staff; support leadership with duties.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Maintenance management system

Microsoft Office

Job description

UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Maintenance Supervisor to join our team. You’ll ensure facility equipment runs smoothly, lead maintenance staff, and drive process improvements while supporting on-the-job training and safety.

The position requires 3+ years of repair experience, 2+ years supervising personnel, and travel with a 10-day on-road cycle. A two-year technical degree is preferred, and a maintenance knowledge assessment is required.