Maintenance Technician

Mission Linen Supply•Newark, CA

18d•$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 related systems. The technician repairs, maintains, installs, and troubleshoots equipment including washers, dryers, steam tunnels, conveyor systems, and boilers. The position performs preventive maintenance, addresses safety concerns, and maintains maintenance records. It requires strong technical knowledge of industrial equipment and the ability to work with varied mechanical and electrical systems. Mission provides additional training in steam boiler, electrical, pneumatic, schematics, maintenance, welding, and plumbing work for candidates who need it. Mission Linen Supply is a family-owned, privately held provider of linen, uniform, and facility service products across five western states. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, the company serves hospitality, medical, and industrial businesses and describes its industry as essential and recession-resistant. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday. Starting pay is $20–$25 per hour, based on education, experience, other qualifications, and assignment location.

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 all day, stoop, pull, push, work in cramped areas, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of steam boilers, electrical systems, pneumatics, schematics, welding, and plumbing; willingness to learn these areas is also acceptable.

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive maintenance on property and plant machinery to keep equipment running smoothly.
Complete morning start-up and evening shutdown of equipment, 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, boiler chemical testing and chemistry adjustments, resolve safety concerns, and prepare maintenance records.