Chief Maintenance Technician Trainee

Mission Linen•Salinas, CA

About The Position

Mission Linen Supply is hiring experienced maintenance technicians with management or supervisory experience for a fast-track, nine-month training program designed to prepare participants to lead maintenance operations at an industrial laundry facility. Trainees learn directly from the company’s Chief and Regional Technicians and develop expertise in industrial laundry equipment, safety, energy conservation, and electrical engineering. Industry experience is not required, but hands-on industrial maintenance skills and team leadership experience are essential. After training, participants are expected to move into a Chief Technician position at one of Mission Linen Supply’s 25 facilities. Candidates must be willing to relocate after training to manage their own facility within the first three years of the program. Starting pay is $30–$38 per hour, based on education, experience, and location. Mission Linen Supply is a family-owned, privately held provider of linen, uniform, and facility service products across five western states. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, the company describes its industry as stable, essential, and recession-resistant.

Requirements

Hands-on experience with preventative maintenance (PM) programs and scheduling.
Experience with boiler operation, testing, and maintenance.
Experience with industrial plumbing repair and wastewater and treatment systems.
Welding experience in MIG, TIG, or industrial fabrication.
Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems and repair.
Experience with industrial electrical systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), schematics, and control panels.
Prior experience in a management, supervisory, or team-lead role.
Associate’s degree or certification in a related industrial or technical field.
Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
Willingness to relocate after training to manage a facility within the first three years of the program.

Nice To Haves

Military experience is welcomed and valued.
Industry experience is not required.

Responsibilities

Train directly with Mission’s Chief and Regional Technicians to prepare to lead maintenance operations at an industrial laundry facility.
Complete electrical engineering coursework and learn energy conservation practices specific to the company’s facilities.
Learn to maintain and operate industrial laundry equipment, including ironers, folders, press equipment, washers/extractors, tumblers, and towel folders.
Complete safety training, including Forklift Certification and Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.
Submit regular progress reports to the learning and development department and participate in development workshops.
Upon program completion, move into a Chief Technician position at one of the company’s 25 facilities.