Chief Maintenance Technician Trainee

Mission Linen•Santa 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. While industry experience is not required, proven hands-on technical skill in industrial maintenance and leadership experience to run a team and a plant are essential. This is a stable, essential, and recession-resistant industry with ongoing opportunities for career advancement.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience with Preventative Maintenance (PM) programs and scheduling
  • Boiler operation, testing, and maintenance
  • Industrial plumbing systems and repair; wastewater and treatment systems
  • Welding: MIG, TIG, or industrial fabrication
  • Hydraulics and pneumatics systems and repair
  • Industrial electrical systems, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), schematics, and control panels
  • Prior experience in a management, supervisory, or team-lead role (required)
  • Associate's degree or certification in a related industrial or technical field
  • Strong electrical/mechanical aptitude
  • Willingness to relocate after training to manage your own facility within the first 3 years of the program (required)

Nice To Haves

  • Military experience welcomed and valued

Responsibilities

  • Train directly with Mission's top Chief and Regional Technicians to lead the maintenance operations of your own industrial laundry facility
  • Complete electrical engineering coursework and learn energy conservation practices specific to our facilities
  • Master industrial laundry equipment: 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 our learning and development department and participate in development workshops
  • Upon completion, move into a Chief Technician position at one of our 25 facilities

Benefits

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