Maintenance Supervisor - UniFirst

UniFirst • Dothan, AL

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About The Position

UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment functions efficiently and to identify opportunities to improve processes, procedures, maintenance practices, and ongoing training for maintenance staff. The role includes responsibility for maintenance across all shifts, equipment repairs and preventive maintenance, regulatory and environmental compliance, department safety, technician training, and maintenance budgeting and administration. The standard work week is Monday through Friday, with periodic night and weekend overtime. On-the-job training is provided.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Pass UniFirst’s maintenance knowledge assessment to be eligible for employment.
• Knowledge of maintenance equipment, including wiring, electrical and mechanical systems, electronic components, pipe systems, and plumbing.
• At least 3 years of work experience repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment; applicable military experience will be considered.
• Maintenance administration experience, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, negotiating, parts management, vendor management, and maintenance management systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to read and understand maintenance literature printed in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Lockout/tagout experience.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma and/or GED is preferred.
• Two-year technical degree in an appropriate background is preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience supervising maintenance personnel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and determine corrective action using blueprints, schematics, repair manuals, and parts catalogs.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
• Perform basic welding to repair facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and associated control systems.
• Perform and assign preventive maintenance on facility and production assets according to documented schedules and manufacturer or engineering instructions.
• Perform boiler chemical and wastewater pretreatment system testing, record results in logbooks or computer systems, and make necessary chemical adjustments.
• Manage and assign equipment maintenance, including repairs that cannot be completed during standard hours.
• Assume responsibility for all maintenance department shifts.
• Oversee and implement maintenance-related regulatory and environmental compliance requirements.
• Take responsibility for safety within the maintenance department, including performing confined-space and lockout/tagout procedures where appropriate.
• Monitor technicians’ training status and provide time for required training.
• Use a computerized maintenance management system.
• Partner with the Production Manager to develop, manage, and maintain budgets for the building, equipment, capital expenditures, parts, and labor.
• Train and develop maintenance partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• Quality skills training designed to enhance performance and support career potential and advancement.
• Opportunities for personal development and career growth.

What This Job Offers

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