Traveling Maintenance Supervisor

UniFirst Corp.; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Career growth

Diversity and inclusive culture

Job summary

UniFirst Corp. in the United States seeks a reliable Maintenance Supervisor to diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical systems, manage preventive maintenance, and supervise maintenance staff across shifts. The role requires reading blueprints, budgeting, scheduling, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Travel is required; on-site work across locations with on-call responsibilities. We offer on-the-job training, career growth, and a diverse, collaborative culture within a major

Qualifications

• High school and/or GED is preferred.
• Two-year technical degree in an appropriate background is preferred.
• Traveling position; 10 days on the road, 4 days off.
• Must reside in Eastern or Central Time Zones; willing to travel away from home.
• Pass UniFirst’s maintenance knowledge assessment.
• Knowledgeable in maintenance equipment including wiring, electrical, mechanical, electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience supervising maintenance personnel (preferred).
• Maintenance administration experience including planning, scheduling, budgeting, negotiating, parts management, vendor management, maintenance management systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to read maintenance literature in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Hand & Power tools.
• Lockout/Tagout experience.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and determine corrective action.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
• Perform basic welding activities to repair facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs and control systems.
• Perform and assign preventive maintenance on assets.
• Follow blueprints and manuals using a documented schedule.
• Handle boiler chemical and wastewater testing and adjustments.
• Manage and assign equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Oversee all maintenance shifts.
• Ensure regulatory and environmental compliance in maintenance.
• Ensure safety within the maintenance department.
• Perform Lockout/Tagout procedures where appropriate.
• Monitor training status of technicians and provide required training.
• Use a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Develop and manage budget with Production Manager.
• Train and develop maintenance staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Blueprint reading

Microsoft Office

Hand & Power tools

Lockout/Tagout

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

Two-year technical degree preferred

High school/GED preferred

Tools

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Maintenance management systems

Job description

UniFirst Corp. in the United States seeks a reliable Maintenance Supervisor to diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical systems, manage preventive maintenance, and supervise maintenance staff across shifts. The role requires reading blueprints, budgeting, scheduling, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Travel is required; on-site work across locations with on-call responsibilities. We offer on-the-job training, career growth, and a diverse, collaborative culture within a major