Maintenance Helper

Mission Linen • Newark, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Mission Linen Supply is hiring an experienced Maintenance Helper for an in-plant role supporting the repair, maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of industrial equipment, including washers, dryers, steam tunnels, conveyor systems, and boilers. The role supports preventive maintenance, welding, boiler chemical testing and chemistry adjustments, safety issue resolution, and maintenance record preparation. The position requires technical knowledge of industrial equipment and the ability to work with varied mechanical and electrical systems. Mission will provide training in steam boilers, electrical and pneumatic systems, schematics, maintenance, welding, and plumbing.

Mission Linen Supply is a family-owned, privately held provider of linen, uniform, and facility services across five western states. The company describes its industry as stable and essential and says the role offers opportunities for career advancement. The position is full-time and offers a stated pay range of $16.50–$19.00 per hour; starting pay depends on education, experience, other qualifications, and location of assignment.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least two years of maintenance engineering experience.
• 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 some stooping, pulling, and pushing, work in cramped areas, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support routine preventive maintenance on the property to help plant machines run 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.
• Identify and report major machinery repairs that need to be completed.
• Support repair, maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of industrial equipment.
• Support welding, boiler chemical testing and chemistry adjustments, resolution of safety concerns, and preparation of maintenance records.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement savings program
• Paid time off, including sick, holiday, and vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED