Maintenance Manager/Head Plant Engineer

Virginia Linen Service•Petersburg, VA

About The Position

Virginia Linen Service, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Maintenance Manager/Head Plant Engineer to lead maintenance at a fast-paced, growing, family-owned regional company. The company has been growing successfully since 1934. This leadership role has ownership over plant reliability and oversees equipment reliability, facilities, utilities, and capital projects. The role requires schedule flexibility and the ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds. Virginia Linen Service, Inc. provides linen, textile, and hygiene services to hospitality, first-class lodging, healthcare, and small-business customers. The company states that it is dedicated to resource conservation and social responsibility, helping customers meet business goals while reducing their environmental impact.

Requirements

At least 5 years of maintenance experience, including 3–5 years leading a team.
Strong knowledge of several of the following: boilers, air compressors, hydraulics or pneumatics, electrical systems or PLCs, and welding.
Strong communication and troubleshooting skills, including the ability to communicate with all levels of management and support engineering teams.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
Flexibility in schedule required.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in engineering, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and schedule the maintenance team, including emergency coverage.
Build and improve preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
Track maintenance KPIs, including uptime, MTBF, and MTTR.
Oversee boilers, air compressors, plant utilities, facilities, and equipment reliability.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC-driven systems.
Support capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives.