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. The role is intended for skilled tradespeople with hands-on industrial maintenance expertise and prior team leadership experience; industry experience is not required. Trainees learn directly from Mission’s Chief and Regional Technicians and prepare to lead maintenance operations at an industrial laundry facility. The program includes electrical engineering coursework, energy conservation practices, equipment training, safety training, development workshops, and regular progress reports. Upon completion, trainees 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. 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 serves hospitality, medical, and industrial businesses. Starting pay is $30–$38 per hour, based on education, experience, and location.

Requirements

Hands-on technical experience in industrial maintenance.
Experience with Preventative Maintenance (PM) programs and scheduling.
Experience operating, testing, and maintaining boilers.
Experience with industrial plumbing systems and repair, and wastewater and treatment systems.
Welding experience in MIG, TIG, or industrial fabrication.
Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics 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.

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 facility-specific energy conservation practices.
Learn to maintain 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.
Complete regular progress reports with the learning and development department and participate in development workshops.
After completing the program, move into a Chief Technician position at one of the company’s 25 facilities.