Maintenance Supervisor - UniFirst

UniFirst•Baltimore, MD

10h•$77,051 - $107,015

About The Position

UniFirst is seeking a reliable, hardworking Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment functions efficiently and to identify improvements to maintenance processes, procedures, practices, and staff training. The role oversees maintenance across all shifts, facility and production assets, regulatory and environmental compliance, and department safety. It also includes maintenance planning and administration, budget management in partnership with the Production Manager, and training and development of maintenance staff. The position offers on-the-job training and an immediate opening. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, with periodic night and weekend overtime.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required.
Must 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 pounds.

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 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 according to a documented schedule.
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 all shifts in the maintenance department.
Oversee and implement maintenance-related regulatory and environmental compliance requirements.
Oversee all aspects of safety within the maintenance department.
Perform confined-space and Lockout/Tagout procedures when 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 staff.
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.