Maintenance Worker

Alsco•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker performs regular preventative maintenance on large industrial textile processing equipment and facility maintenance, and assists the Maintenance Technician and/or Chief Engineer as required. The role follows instructions and established guidelines, uses limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, and requires some creativity and latitude. It helps resolve problems to minimize equipment downtime and identifies opportunities to improve maintenance processes. The position reports to the Chief Engineer. The Maintenance Worker works cooperatively and professionally with plant personnel, follows applicable safety rules and procedures, ensures work is performed safely and efficiently, complies with Federal, State, and local laws, and performs other tasks as directed by supervision. Duties may also include supporting other branch personnel, driving to procure parts, and transporting equipment or parts. The position involves occasional travel, such as to procure parts, and work inside and outside a typical industrial laundry facility.

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, pride in work, and dedication to continual quality improvement.
Perform essential duties efficiently and accurately, with or without reasonable accommodation, and without causing a significant safety threat to self or others.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent 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.
Look for opportunities to improve maintenance processes.
Work cooperatively and professionally with plant personnel.
Follow safety rules, policies, procedures, and applicable laws; perform work 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.