Maintenance Supervisor

Full job description About UniFirst: The fabric of UniFirst is woven from its very unique family culture where our Team Partners enjoy a small company feel while taking advantage of the resources and stability that come with being a 2 billion-dollar organization.
UniFirst is an international leader in the $18 billion-dollar garment services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine's "Best Companies to Sell For" list and recognized on Forbes magazine's "Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies" list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there's never been a better time to join our team.
Job Summary:
Ensure all asset reliability and maintenance operations are conducted per policies, Company approved practices, safety policies, and in conjunction with the Production Manager. Ensure all facility and processing equipment are functioning per manufacturer's design specifications. Identify areas to improve processes, procedures, maintenance practices, and on-going training for all maintenance staff. Improve functionality and reliability of all production and facility equipment, including but not limited to: mechanical, electrical, steam, pneumatic, wastewater pretreatment, and hydraulic systems equipment and components.
Job Detail:
Equipment Maintenance Diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems and determines corrective action by checking blueprints, schematics, repair manuals, and parts catalogs. Inspects, operates, and tests machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions. Performs basic welding activities including MIG, TIG, ARC, and brazing. Examines condition and integrity of parts. Removes defective parts by dismantling devices using hoists, cranes, and hand and/or power tools. Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting parts using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straight edges. Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of location equipment. Troubleshoots and repairs Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) and associated control systems. May be asked to move delivery trucks to and from garage for repairs Preventive Maintenance Performs and assigns all preventive maintenance on facility and production assets; follows blueprints and schematics, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications using a documented schedule. Performs boiler chemical testing; record results in the log books; and makes necessary chemistry adjustments. Performs wastewater pretreatment system testing; record results in logbooks; and makes necessary chemistry adjustments. Inspects motors and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, and performs other maintenance actions while following maintenance records. Work Management Manages and assigns all equipment maintenance, including repairs which cannot be completed during normal hours. Assumes responsibility for all shifts in the maintenance department. Oversees and maintains all maintenance related regulatory and environmental compliance requirements. Anticipates problems and uses corrective measures to reduce or eliminate downtime. Communicates with Management if there are any issues that may result in downtime for the operation. Safety Assumes responsibility for all aspects of safety within the maintenance department. Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Performs Confined Space procedures where appropriate. Performs Lockout/Tagout procedures where appropriate. Monitors training status of technicians and provides time for required training as needed. E. Administration Utilizes a Computerized Maintenance Management Systems Software. Along with the Production Manager, develops, manages, and maintains budget for building, equipment, capital expenditures, and parts & labor. Prepares maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Manages Maintenance Records – Ensures a current equipment file including but not limited to the following: Equipment failure, problems, parts used and steps taken to make repairs. Daily use of the shift change log between all Maintenance partners. Maintenance records/files for each piece of equipment. Records and analyzes meter readings of utilities in logs and takes corrective actions where appropriate. Prepares prioritizes, and assigns a work order list to Maintenance Technician I and II, Maintenance Utility, Maintenance Custodian Technician, and Maintenance Trainee staff as assigned. Negotiation Assists with identifying and evaluating outside service companies that may be more cost effective to work on certain projects. Assists with securing bids from vendors for projects requiring external labor, parts, and/or supplies. Supervision Supervises a minimum of two maintenance partners. Teaches, trains, and develops maintenance partners. Identifies and coordinates training for partners on preventive and repair maintenance. Maintains staffing levels and participates in hiring processes. Directs and assists other maintenance personnel with emergency repairs. Inventory Control Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies by monitoring and replenishing appropriate inventory. Verifies receipt of all orders. Personal Development Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, and establishing professional networks, and attending job-required training. Provides regular debriefs to the Production Manager. Performs all other duties as assigned by location management Requirements:
Experience – Equipment Maintenance Knowledge – minimum of 3 years of work experience repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment. Applicable military experience will be considered.
Minimum of 2 years of experience supervising maintenance personnel is preferred.
Equipment Knowledge such as wiring, electrical, electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing, and mechanical required.
Maintenance Management experience including planning, scheduling, budgeting, negotiating, parts management, vendor management, maintenance management systems required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
Ability to read blueprints and schematics required.
Experience using Hand & Power tools required.
Ability to read and understand maintenance literature printed in English required.
General Boiler knowledge preferred.
Basic welding equipment knowledge preferred.
HVAC experience preferred.
Certification applicable to reliability is preferred such as CPMM, CMRP, etc.
Competencies: Prioritization - Prioritizes multiple tasks properly to meet deadlines; recognizes time constraints and adjusting work schedule and priorities to address them; manages time wisely to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity. Critical Thinking - Uses inductive and deductive reasoning to formulate general rules or principles and apply them to work; identifies flaws in logical reasoning; understanding complex conceptual relationships; accurately detects underlying themes or patterns in data. Negotiation - Persuasively articulates own position, carefully listens to others' positions, and tailors' negotiation tactics to bring all parties together and reach desired outcomes; strikes a balance between being firm and being willing to compromise resulting in outcomes that enhance group or organizational effectiveness; demonstrates fairness and searching for winwin solutions throughout the negotiation process. Coaching and Development - Accurately assesses employee's strengths and developmental needs; giving informative and constructive feedback in a manner that enhances others' motivation; providing challenging assignments and opportunities for development; guiding others to overcome setbacks and learn from experience. Disclaimer Statement: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with a particular job. It is intended to be only a general description of the principal requirements common to positions of this type.


Education – High school Diploma or GED required. Two-year technical degree in an appropriate background preferred.
Additional Requirements – Driving ability:
18 years of age Valid non-commercial driver's license Assessment:
Must take a proctored assessment to determine that candidate has the minimum knowledge level required for the position.
UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.
UniFirst is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to or call to let us know the nature of your request.