Maintenance Worker

Alsco Uniforms•Sarasota, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker performs regular preventative maintenance on large industrial textile processing equipment and assists with facility maintenance. The role assists the Maintenance Technician and/or Chief Engineer as required and reports to the Chief Engineer. It relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines, along with limited experience and judgment, to plan and accomplish tasks. A degree of creativity and latitude is required. The worker helps resolve problems to minimize equipment downtime and looks for ways to improve maintenance processes. Work is performed cooperatively with plant personnel and in accordance with safety rules, company policies, laws, and common industry practices. Other tasks may be assigned by supervision. The position may support other branch personnel and involve driving to procure parts or transporting equipment and parts. The work takes place inside and outside a typical industrial laundry facility, including areas with large machinery and varying temperature, noise, odors, humidity, lint, and dust, as well as general offices and outside grounds. Occasional travel may be required to procure parts. Physical activities include standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, kneeling, working in confined areas, overhead reaching, forklift driving, grasping, moving equipment, pushing and pulling, moving loaded carts weighing up to 500 pounds, lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds, and reading, writing, speaking, and hearing.

Requirements

Maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record free of chargeable accidents, speeding, or other safety violations.
Demonstrate adequate mechanical aptitude.
Be proficient in the proper use of power and hand tools.
Have good verbal and written communication skills in English.
Be able to comprehend and follow directions and perform basic math.
Have good time-management and team-member skills.
Be a team player with enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work well done, and be a self-starter dedicated to continual quality improvement.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or equivalency is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform basic maintenance, including monitoring oil levels and maintaining grease fittings, lint traps, and shaker screen barrels.
Perform limited electrical troubleshooting.
Assist with problem resolution to minimize equipment downtime.
Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes.
Work cooperatively and professionally with plant personnel.
Follow company, legal, and industry safety requirements and ensure work is performed safely and efficiently.
Follow written and verbal instructions and perform other tasks as directed by supervision.
Support other branch personnel as required by supervision.
Drive to procure parts and transport equipment or parts.