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Lafayette Economic Development Authority

Maintenance Technician

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What they do

A Building and General Maintenance Technician performs building maintenance and appliance repairs for an apartment complex, housing division, residential center or business, as directed by a property manager.

$41,266 / year median in Louisiana

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Back Maintenance Technician @ Westport Linen Services We are seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial laundry and physical plant equipment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, adjustments, and overhauls on industrial laundry and plant equipment. Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Maintain washers, dryers, ironers, presses, folders, conveyors, rail systems, boilers, compressors, pumps, forklifts, lifts, generators, and related equipment. Perform 480V 3-phase electrical work, motor/inverter wiring, conduit installation, and control wiring. Perform plumbing, welding, carpentry, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs. Maintain steam, water, air, chemical delivery, and wastewater systems. Operate boilers, air compressors, washing/drying systems, pumping stations, and emergency generators. Monitor chemical inventory and pumping systems. Open and close the plant and ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently. Train and provide technical assistance to other technicians and machine operators. Communicate equipment issues and maintenance needs to management. Follow all OSHA, HAZCOM, PPE, and Lockout/Tagout requirements. Maintain knowledge of industry technology and maintenance best practices.
Salary Range:
$23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate is: Mechanically and electrically skilled Safety-focused Able to troubleshoot problems quickly and accurately with a strong sense of urgency. How to
Apply:
EMAIL resume to: sreed@westportlinen.net
ATTN:
Scott Reed Location:
130 N.
Ambassador Caffrey Scott, LA Date Posted:
August 10, 2026
Application Deadline:
September 10, 2026
Job Type:
Full-time Contact Scott Reed sreed@westportlinen.net