Maintenance Technician III - Virginia Linen Service Inc

Looking for a dynamic leader, for a fast paced and growing automated company. Do you want to take charge and make a real difference in an environmentally friendly and sustainable company?

Head Plant Maintenance Technician / Engineer opportunity with a family-owned regional company who has been growing successfully since 1934. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of at least 3-5 years plant maintenance and leadership experience. This position will oversee a team who will perform preventative/predictive maintenance as well as maintain, install, trouble shoot automated industrial equipment systems and components; including, but not limited to pneumatic and steam systems, water systems, conveyor systems and boilers.

Minimum job requirements include knowledge of several of the following areas:

• Candidate must have the ability to communicate with all levels of management, manage and support engineering teams and believe in well-defined preventative maintenance programs.
• Management and development of a team of maintenance technicians
• Preventative / predictive maintenance procedures
• Boilers
• Air compressors
• Welding and Piping
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Electrical circuitry and PLC's
• Electro/mechanical utility and electrical trouble shooting
• General equipment and building maintenance.

• Experience with air cylinders, solenoid valves, steam traps, motor starters, gear reducers, inverter drives, or industrial laundry equipment is a plus.

• Flexibility in schedule required.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES but no limited to:

• Maintain safety and cleanliness standards
• Establish a safe work environment and ensure others are following all safety protocols
• Supervision of front-line maintenance personnel
• Train and develop existing and new maintenance staff
• Perform scheduled and definitive preventative maintenance program
• Work with other associates in a team to accomplish goals
• Plan, install, and maintain plant systems

QUALIFICATIONS

• High level of attention to detail and organization
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to read and understand maintenance literature printed in English
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule
• Must have the ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for up to 7 hours of an 8-hour shift
• Minimum of at least 3-5 years maintenance experience
• Combination of general maintenance, building maintenance, equipment maintenance, automotive maintenance, construction, plumbing, electrical, and military experience is acceptable
• Computer literate
• At least an Associates Degree in Engineering or related field a plus but not required
• High school diploma/GED
• Intimate knowledge and skills which represent a good maintenance background
• Maintenance knowledge - sufficient formal or informal training to perform the duties of this position
• Experience with formalized safety programs preferred, such as Lock Out/Tag Out, confined space, OSHA awareness, Technical School Courses or Ladder Safety

BENEFITS

• Group benefits package (Medical, Dental, Short-term Disability, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid Vacation
• Competitive Salary
• Bonus opportunities

Virginia Linen Service of Maryland, Inc. is a linen rental supply and commercial laundry company. Our business provides linen, textile, and hygiene services to the hospitality, first class lodging, healthcare, and small business customers. Our company is dedicated to resource conservation and social responsibility. Part of the quality service we offer our customers is the knowledge that we are helping them achieve their business goals while reducing their impact on the environment.

Virginia Linen Service of Maryland, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.