ASSISTANT CHIEF LAUNDRY ENGINEER

GATE HR•Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The assistant chief laundry mechanic supports the chief laundry mechanic in maintaining and repairing all commercial laundry equipment to ensure safe, efficient and uninterrupted hotel laundry operations. This position performs advanced mechanical maintenance, assists in supervising daily maintenance activities, and serves as acting lead in the absence of the Chief Laundry Mechanic.

Requirements

Highschool diploma or GED required.
3-7 years experience maintaining commercial or industrial laundry equipment.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Working knowledge of electrical systems, motors, relays, and controls.
Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals.
Experience performing preventative maintenance programs
Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks
Strong communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in hotel or hospitality laundry operations.
Knowledge of steam systems, heat exchangers, and pneumatics
Experience Welding or fabrication
Any trade experience HVAC plumbing or electrical
Experience with major commercial laundry equipment brands such as: Milnor, Chicago Dryer, Jensen, Braun, Unimac

Responsibilities

Assist the Chief Laundry Mechanic in overseeing the maintenance and repair of all commercial laundry equipment including washers, dryers, ironers, folders, presses, conveyors, and chemical dispensing systems.
Perform preventative maintenance schedules on all laundry equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and plumbing issues affecting laundry operations.
Support the chief Laundry Mechanic in coordinating daily maintenance activities and work assignments.
Serve as acting lead mechanic during the Chief Laundry Mechanics absence.
Assist in maintaining steam, water, air and drain systems associated with laundry
Diagnose equipment failures using schematics, manuals, and diagnostic tools
Repair or replace motors, belts, bearings, valves, pumps, seals, and related components.
Assist with equipment installations, upgrades and system improvements.
Maintain maintenance records, repair logs, and preventive maintenance documentation
Support parts inventory control
Ensure compliance with all safety standards
Maintain clean work environment
Communicate equipment status, repair timelines and maintenance needs to laundry and engineering leadership.
May provide guidance and training to junior mechanics
Assist the Chief Laundry Mechanic with scheduling
Support training of new maintenance staff in laundry equipment and procedure