General Engineering

Compensation ranges from $80K-$95K base, with total earnings potential up to $138K through additional bonuses.

The Chief Engineer (Branch) has overall responsibility for the daily repair and preventative maintenance of industrial textile processing equipment and facility maintenance. The Chief Engineer supervises the work of others and assists them in ensuring that tasks such as start-up and shut-down procedures, electrical troubleshooting, maintaining and operating boilers, welding and cutting, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, or other systems are completed according to policies and procedures. 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. Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA

Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays

Choice of Global Cash Card or Direct Deposit

Maintains all operating equipment in satisfactory condition.

Supervises the plant engineering staff and consults with production, sales, and service personnel to ensure efficient plant operations.

Cost‑effectively manages spare parts inventories.

Executes an effective preventative maintenance program to minimize unscheduled equipment downtime.

Installs, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on industrial processing equipment, water levels, water systems, and other equipment and systems.

Troubleshoots electrical issues.

Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests, and adjusts.

Develops, trains, maintains, and administers a department of qualified personnel required to maintain all equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient working condition.

Advise the General Manager of parts, supplies, and equipment requirements. Order such as needed while controlling expenses and inventories.

Supervise the handling of daily maintenance requests to minimize equipment downtime and continually improve operational processes.

Strictly adhere 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, reviewing technical publications, and establishing personal networks. Remains current on equipment and repair procedures and best practices.

Studies blueprints and manufacturers' manuals to determine the correct operation of machinery.

Proficient in reading electrical schematics.

Develop and train engineering staff to keep them current on equipment, repair procedures, and best practices.

Follow written and verbal instructions and perform other tasks as directed by supervision.

Comply 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 5-7 years of 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.

self-starter dedicated to continual quality improvement.

High school graduate or equivalency. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Some locations may require relevant certifications, a boiler license, or PLC programming.

Typical Physical Activity

Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, driving a forklift, grasping, moving equipment, pushing, pulling, moving loaded carts weighing up to 500 lbs., 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 Chief Engineer (Plant) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threats to self or others. Candidates are considered for employment with Alsco Uniforms without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status (specifically status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, armed forces service medal veteran, or active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran), or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities