Maintenance Supervisor - UniFirst

UniFirst • Salt Lake City, UT

15h • $99,000 - $110,000

About The Position

UniFirst is hiring a Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment functions efficiently and to identify opportunities to improve processes, procedures, maintenance practices, and ongoing staff training. The role oversees maintenance across all shifts, assigns preventive maintenance and repairs, supports regulatory and environmental compliance, and takes responsibility for department safety. It also includes developing and managing maintenance budgets in partnership with the Production Manager and training and developing maintenance staff.

The position follows a standard Monday–Friday work week, with periodic night and weekend overtime. UniFirst offers on-the-job training. The estimated annual salary is $99,000 to $110,000; actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic differentials. Recruitment remains open until the position is filled.

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, including wiring, electrical and mechanical systems, electronic components, pipe systems, and plumbing.
• At least 3 years of 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 on facility and production assets.
• Follow blueprints, schematics, operations manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications using a documented schedule.
• Test boiler chemicals and wastewater pretreatment 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 all shifts in the maintenance department.
• Oversee and implement maintenance-related regulatory and environmental compliance requirements.
• Assume responsibility for safety within the maintenance department.
• 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 the building, equipment, capital expenditures, and parts and labor.
• Train and develop maintenance staff.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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