Chief Maintenance Technician

Mission Linen•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

Mission Linen Supply is seeking an experienced Chief Maintenance Technician for a hands-on, in-plant role. The position repairs, maintains, installs, and troubleshoots industrial equipment, including washers, dryers, steam tunnels, conveyor systems, and boilers. It also leads preventive maintenance, addresses safety concerns, and prepares maintenance records. The role requires technical knowledge across mechanical and electrical systems and leadership ability. The Chief Maintenance Technician leads the plant’s maintenance technicians and sets work priorities. 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, it serves hospitality, medical, and industrial businesses. The company describes its industry as essential and recession-resistant, with opportunities for career advancement. The position offers starting pay of $25–$40 per hour, based on education, experience, other qualifications, and assignment location, along with full-time employment and benefits.

Requirements

Hands-on experience with preventive maintenance programs and scheduling.
Boiler operation, testing, and maintenance experience.
Industrial plumbing systems and repair experience; wastewater and treatment systems experience.
Welding experience, such as MIG, TIG, or industrial fabrication.
Hydraulics and pneumatics systems and repair experience.
Industrial electrical systems experience, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), schematics, and control panels.
Prior experience in a management, supervisory, or team-lead role is required.
An associate’s degree or certification in a related industrial or technical field.
Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.

Nice To Haves

Military experience is welcomed and valued.

Responsibilities

Repair, maintain, install, and troubleshoot industrial equipment such as washers, dryers, steam tunnels, conveyor systems, and boilers.
Lead the plant’s preventive maintenance program, including welding, boiler chemical testing, and chemistry adjustments.
Resolve safety concerns and prepare maintenance records.
Work across steam boiler, electrical, pneumatic, schematic, welding, and plumbing systems.
Lead the plant’s maintenance technicians and direct maintenance work priorities.