Maintenance Technician

Alsco•Rochester, NY

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs preventive and specialized maintenance of an automated laundry facility and its equipment, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and maintenance policies. The role collaborates with plant personnel to improve equipment performance and supports the safe, cost-effective operation of the facility, including its wastewater systems and power plant equipment. This is a safety-sensitive position. The technician works with the General Manager, Production Management team, and other operational partners; uses a computerized preventive maintenance program to document repairs and activities and respond to equipment failures; and troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs equipment, particularly automation and control systems. The role also supports operational, safety, and environmental compliance through training, documentation, wastewater compliance, and computerized maintenance records. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in an industrial laundry facility, with exposure to large machinery, moving equipment, noise, heat, humidity, lint, dust, and varying temperatures. The position may involve respirator use, industrial equipment operation, and confined-space entry under applicable safety procedures. Occasional local travel may be required for parts procurement or training. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and safety-sensitive drug screening.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience.
Knowledge or skills in electrical schematics, low-voltage troubleshooting, controls, steam/boiler operation, hydraulics, pneumatics, safety compliance (including LOTO, hot work, and confined space), and wastewater treatment.
Have and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record free of chargeable accidents, speeding, or other safety violations.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, work in confined spaces, reach overhead, and work at heights of 15 feet or more using ladders or lifts.
Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds and push or pull carts up to 500 pounds.
Ability to operate forklifts and other industrial equipment and to read, write, speak, and hear.

Nice To Haves

Additional training in plumbing, electrical, steam, controls, PLC, welding, or mechanical systems.
Boiler operator license, where required by the state.
Wastewater certification, where required by the state.
Experience with computerized preventive maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the General Manager, Production Management team, and other key operational partners to support facility operations.
Use a computerized preventive maintenance program daily to document repairs, complete maintenance activities, and respond promptly to equipment failures.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment, with an emphasis on automation and control systems.
Complete safety training, record and retain required documentation, support wastewater compliance, and maintain computerized maintenance records.
Perform preventive maintenance on facility equipment and infrastructure to maximize reliability and minimize downtime.
Support the safe and cost-effective operation of the facility, its equipment, wastewater systems, and power plant equipment.