Traveling Maintenance Supervisor – Growth & Training

UniFirst Corp.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New hire incentive bonus ($5,000)

On-the-job training

Career growth opportunities

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

UniFirst Corp. seeks a reliable Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment runs efficiently, lead maintenance staff, and identify process improvements. The role includes on-the-job training and a focus on safety compliance across shifts.

The candidate should have hands-on maintenance experience and the ability to manage budgets and schedules. Travel is involved, with a 10-day on-the-road cycle; lifting up to 80 lbs is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires high school/GED; two-year technical degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years repairing industrial processing equipment in production.
• Minimum 2 years supervising maintenance personnel preferred.
• Maintenance administration: planning, scheduling, budgeting, vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical/electrical problems using blueprints and manuals.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery to diagnose malfunctions.
• Perform preventive maintenance on facilities and production assets.
• Schedule and manage maintenance work with CMMS.
• Train and supervise maintenance staff; oversee shifts and safety compliance.
• Travel as required (EST/CST time zones) for up to 10 days on road periods.

Skills

Blueprints & schematics reading

Microsoft Office

Hand & Power tools

Lockout/Tagout

Supervising maintenance staff

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree

Tools

CMMS

PLC troubleshooting tools

Job description

UniFirst Corp. seeks a reliable Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment runs efficiently, lead maintenance staff, and identify process improvements. The role includes on-the-job training and a focus on safety compliance across shifts.

The candidate should have hands-on maintenance experience and the ability to manage budgets and schedules. Travel is involved, with a 10-day on-the-road cycle; lifting up to 80 lbs is expected.