Chief Maintenance Technician Trainee

Mission Linen•Santa Barbara, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Mission Linen Supply is seeking experienced maintenance technicians with management or supervisory experience who are ready to lead their own facility. This is a fast-track, nine-month training program designed for skilled tradespeople with hands-on technical expertise and some team leadership experience. Upon successful completion, graduates will transition into a Chief Technician position at one of their 25 facilities. The program provides comprehensive training in industrial laundry operations, building upon existing skills with specific coursework and practical experience.

Requirements

Hands-on, working experience in Preventative Maintenance (PM) programs and scheduling.
Hands-on, working experience in Boiler operation, testing, and maintenance.
Hands-on, working experience in Plumbing industrial systems and repair.
Hands-on, working experience in Wastewater and Treatment systems.
Hands-on, working experience in Welding (MIG, TIG, or industrial fabrication welding).
Hands-on, working experience in Hydraulics systems and repair.
Hands-on, working experience in Pneumatics systems and repair.
Hands-on, working experience in 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/mechanical aptitude.
Willingness to relocate after training to manage their own facility within the first three years of the program.
Must be willing to relocate after training.

Nice To Haves

Industry experience is not required.
No prior experience in industrial laundry is needed.
Military experience welcomed and valued.

Responsibilities

Lead maintenance operations of an industrial laundry facility.
Manage a team and a plant.
Perform preventative maintenance.
Operate, test, and maintain boiler systems.
Repair industrial plumbing systems.
Manage wastewater and treatment systems.
Perform MIG, TIG, or industrial fabrication welding.
Repair hydraulics systems.
Repair pneumatics systems.
Work with industrial electrical systems, including PLCs, schematics, and control panels.
Participate in industry-specific training for industrial laundry equipment (ironers, folders, press equipment, washers/extractors, tumblers, towel folders).
Undergo safety training, including Forklift Certification and Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.
Complete regular progress reports with the learning and development department.
Participate in company-sponsored development workshops.