Laundry Lead Mechanic

We are a state of the art commercial laundry. We process linens for hotels, hospitals, and restaurants in the Mid Atlantic Region. We are currently seeking an experienced Lead Mechanic .

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision of the General Manager, direct work of maintenance staff, perform general maintenance tasks on equipment in the plant to ensure proper and safe operations on a daily basis.

Essential Job Duties:

Diagnose and repair industrial laundry equipment. Responsible for scheduling and directing maintenance staff. Responsible to create and direct a preventative maintenance program with the ultimate goal of attaining a zero downtime environment. Responsible to maintain adequate and organized parts inventory and source best overall pricing of the required parts and supplies. Responsible for maintenance staff training in all aspects of industrial maintenance and safety. Responsible for on time startup and shutdown of the facility. Participate in and occasionally lead safety meetings with entire staff. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Must possess strong knowledge and troubleshooting skills in Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatics, Plumbing, Hydraulics, Steam and Natural Gas Combustion. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with interpersonal and listening skills, and ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and employees. Ability to deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations and excellent people skills. Ability to read, understand and interrupt technical manuals. Ability to quickly learn company specific software. Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to multi task in fast paced environment. Ability to be flexible with work schedule and carry out responsibilities on evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Ability to work effectively individually and in a team setting.

Ideal Candidate:

5-10 years of previous experience in a supervisory role in a laundry or comparable production facility. Demonstrated experience in machinery, pneumatics, electrical trouble shooting, air compressors, plumbing, boiler and computer operated equipment. Experience in OSHA and general safety guidelines to effectively follow instructions and train others.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years industrial maintenance experience Ability to read electrical schematics and interpret user manuals. Advanced mechanical/electrical skills Effective oral and written communication skills Experience training and leading a team

Physical Requirements:

Medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Employee is subject to coastal climate conditions; extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than eight hours. Employee may be exposed to other conditions such as high humidity. Employee is subject to vibrations and exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body. Employee must be able to climb on top of machinery in a safe and secure manner. Employee is required to lift and/or more machinery covers, as needed. Employee is subject to hazards which may include physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current and high places, work in small crawl spaces, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. Employee may be subject to moderate levels of noise.

Special Requirements:

Subject to pre-employment and/or random drug screening. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with good driving record and reliable transportation. Valid auto insurance required. Ability to read, write and understand English required. Bilingual is a plus.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person