Maintenance Supervisor - UniFirst

UniFirst•Broken Arrow, OK

About The Position

UniFirst is hiring a Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment functions efficiently and to identify improvements to maintenance processes, procedures, practices, and staff training. The role supports maintenance across all shifts and includes assigning and overseeing equipment maintenance, including repairs that cannot be completed during standard hours. The supervisor also oversees maintenance-related regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements, develops maintenance staff, and partners with the Production Manager on budgets for buildings, equipment, capital expenditures, and parts and labor. The position follows a standard Monday–Friday work week, with periodic night and weekend overtime. The posting describes an immediate opening and on-the-job training. The work includes diagnosing and repairing industrial equipment and control systems, preventive maintenance, basic welding, boiler and wastewater system testing, maintenance administration, and use of a computerized maintenance management system.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age.
Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
Pass UniFirst’s maintenance knowledge assessment to be eligible for employment.
Knowledge of maintenance equipment and 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.
Two-year technical degree in an appropriate background.
At least 2 years of experience supervising maintenance personnel.

Responsibilities

Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and determine corrective actions 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 for facility and production assets.
Follow a documented maintenance schedule and use blueprints, schematics, operations manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications.
Test boiler chemicals and wastewater pre-treatment systems, 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 maintenance department operations across all shifts.
Oversee and implement maintenance-related regulatory and environmental compliance requirements.
Oversee safety within the maintenance department and perform 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 buildings, equipment, capital expenditures, and 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.
On-the-job training.

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