Chief Maintenance Technician Trainee

Mission LinenSanta Barbara, CA
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 program is designed for skilled tradespeople with hands-on technical expertise and some team leadership experience. Industry experience is not required, and you do not need prior experience in industrial laundry. The opportunity is a fast-track, nine-month training program led by Mission's top Chief and Regional Technicians, aimed at preparing participants to lead maintenance operations of an industrial laundry facility. Upon successful completion, graduates will assume a Chief Technician position at one of their 25 facilities. Candidates must be willing to relocate after training to manage their own facility within the first three years of the program, as relocation is a required component of this career path.

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 3 years of the program.

Nice To Haves

  • 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 boilers.
  • 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.
  • Complete regular progress reports with the learning and development department.
  • Participate in company-sponsored development workshops.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings program
  • Paid time off (sick, holiday, vacation)
  • And more
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