Maintenance Helper

Mission Linen Supply•Newark, CA

7d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Mission Linen Supply is seeking a Maintenance Helper to support the repair, maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of industrial equipment, including washers, dryers, steam tunnels, conveyor systems, and boilers. The position supports preventive maintenance, welding, boiler chemical testing and chemistry adjustments, safety issue resolution, and maintenance record preparation. It is an in-plant role that requires technical knowledge of industrial equipment and the ability to work with varied mechanical and electrical systems. Mission will provide training in steam boiler, electrical, pneumatic, schematic, maintenance, welding, and plumbing topics. Mission Linen Supply is a family-owned, privately held provider of linen, uniform, and facility services across five western states. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, the company describes its industry as essential and recession-resistant and notes opportunities for career advancement. The company says it provides a professional, safe, and positive work environment. The stated pay range is $16.50–$19.00 per hour. Starting pay depends on education, experience, other qualifications, and assignment location. This is full-time employment with benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least two years of maintenance engineering experience required.
Specific knowledge of machinery, electricity, electronics, plumbing, welding, and boiler applications.
Experience with mechanical troubleshooting, hydraulics, pneumatics, and reading repair manuals and schematics.
Ability to stand or move through the plant during the workday; perform tasks involving some stooping, pulling, pushing, and working in cramped areas; and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, steam boiler, electrical, pneumatic, schematics, maintenance, welding, and plumbing topics.

Responsibilities

Support routine preventive maintenance on the property to keep plant machines running smoothly.
Support morning equipment start-up and evening shutdown, including the boiler, air compressor, power, pumps, and valves.
Support regular maintenance of lint traps, shaker screen barrels, oil levels, grease fittings, and water levels.
Complete general and basic machinery repairs with support as needed.
Identify and report major machinery repairs that need to be completed.
Support welding, boiler chemical testing and chemistry adjustments, safety issue resolution, and preparation of maintenance records.
Support the repair, maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of industrial equipment, including washers, dryers, steam tunnels, conveyor systems, and boilers.