Maintenance Supervisor - UniFirst

UniFirst • Baltimore, MD

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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 oversees maintenance activities across all shifts, including preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, safety, and regulatory and environmental compliance. The position follows a standard Monday–Friday work week, with periodic night and weekend overtime, and includes on-the-job training.

The Maintenance Supervisor diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems, inspects and tests machinery, performs basic welding repairs, and troubleshoots and repairs PLCs and associated control systems. The role also oversees boiler chemical and wastewater pretreatment testing, maintains test records, manages maintenance work and training, uses a computerized maintenance management system, and partners with the Production Manager on budgets for facilities, equipment, capital expenditures, parts, and labor.

UniFirst describes itself as an international garment services company with more than 13,000 team partners serving 300,000 business customer locations across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. It highlights employee training, career growth, and a diverse workplace culture. UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer.

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 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 using 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 preferred.
• Two-year technical degree in an appropriate background preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience supervising maintenance personnel 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 activities 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 documented maintenance schedules and applicable blueprints, schematics, operations manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications.
• 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 maintenance department operations across all shifts.
• Oversee and implement maintenance-related regulatory and environmental compliance requirements.
• Assume responsibility for 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 the building, 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.

What This Job Offers

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