Maintenance Tech

Schedule: Monday-Friday and some Saturdays if needed. Shift depends on need. We’ve been working hard for our customers since 1889 when we invented the uniform and linen rental industry. Alsco Uniforms has grown into a worldwide leader serving over 350,000 customers in 13 countries. It’s our job every day to make every aspect of the customer experience better. Whatever our customers need, Alsco Uniforms finds the answers that work for them. As a result, we have a long history of strong financial performance, continuous improvement, and customer service. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining large industrial textile processing equipment, as well as facility maintenance. Tasks include start-up and shut-down procedures, electrical troubleshooting, maintaining and operating boilers, welding and cutting, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, and other systems. Our full-time employees enjoy: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays Installs, repairs and performs preventative maintenance on industrial processing equipment, water levels, water systems and other equipment and systems. - Troubleshoots electrical issues. - Responds to daily maintenance requests in a timely fashion to minimize equipment downtime. - Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment. - Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments. - Looks for opportunities to continually improve maintenance processes. - Strictly adheres to all safety rules, policies and procedures required by Alsco, law, and what is recognized as common practice in the industry. - Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications. Remains current on equipment and repair procedures and best practices. - Studies blueprints and manufacturers’ manuals to determine correct operation of machinery. - Proficient in reading electrical schematics. - Maintains accurate and timely records of maintenance performed. - Follows written and verbal instructions and performs other tasks as directed by supervision. - Complies with all Federal, State and local laws. May work with and support other branch personnel as required by supervision. - Drive and pick up parts, transport equipment, parts, etc. Minimum of two years maintenance engineering experience with specific knowledge of machinery, electricity, electronics, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, welder and boiler applications. - Strong electrical troubleshooting ability of 3 phase 230 volt systems. - PLC programming experience. - Experience in carpentry, boiler repair, welding, and general facility repairs. - Good verbal and written communication skills in English, ability to comprehend and follow direction, perform basic math, good time management - self-starter dedicated to continual quality improvement. High school graduate or equivalency preferred. - Some locations may require relevant certifications, a boiler license or PLC programming. Typical Physical Activity: - Standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, kneeling, working in confined areas, reaching overhead, driving a forklift, grasping, moving equipment, pushing, pulling, moving loaded carts weighing up to 500 lbs, lifting and carrying up to 100 lbs, reading, writing, speaking, hearing. Typical Environmental Conditions: - Inside and outside areas of a typical industrial laundry facility, which includes working with and around large machinery, variations in temperature, noise, odors, humidity, lint and dust, in general offices or on outside grounds. Travel Requirements: - Occasionally, such as to procure parts. The Maintenance Technician must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others.