Maintenance Technician

Mission Linen Supply•Chico, CA

25d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Mission Linen Supply is hiring an experienced Maintenance Technician for an in-plant role maintaining industrial laundry equipment and facilities. The technician repairs, maintains, installs, and troubleshoots equipment such as washers, dryers, steam tunnels, conveyor systems, and boilers. The role includes preventive maintenance, welding, boiler chemical testing and chemistry adjustments, addressing safety concerns, and maintaining maintenance records. The technician works with varied mechanical and electrical systems and is expected to have knowledge of, or willingness to learn, steam boiler, electrical, pneumatic, schematic, welding, and plumbing work. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with a starting pay of $20–$25 per hour based on education, experience, other qualifications, and assignment location. Mission Linen Supply is a family-owned, privately held linen, uniform, and facility-services provider operating across five western states. The company describes the industry as essential and recession-resistant, with opportunities for career advancement.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 2 years of maintenance engineering experience.
Specific knowledge of machinery, electricity, electronics, plumbing, welding, and boiler applications.
Experience with mechanical troubleshooting, hydraulics, pneumatics, and reading repair manuals and schematics.
Ability to stand or move through the plant throughout the day, stoop, pull, push, work in cramped areas, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of steam boiler, electrical, pneumatic, schematic, welding, and plumbing work; candidates who need it may receive additional training in these areas and in maintenance.

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive maintenance to keep plant machinery operating smoothly.
Handle morning equipment start-up and evening shutdown, including the boiler, air compressor, power, pumps, and valves.
Maintain lint traps, shaker screen barrels, oil levels, grease fittings, and water levels.
Complete general and basic repairs on machinery.
Follow manufacturers’ recommended maintenance schedules and document maintenance work.
Identify and report major machinery repairs that need to be completed.
Repair, maintain, install, and troubleshoot industrial equipment, including washers, dryers, steam tunnels, conveyor systems, and boilers.
Perform welding and boiler chemical testing and chemistry adjustments, address safety concerns, and prepare maintenance records.