Maintenance Technician - Alsco

We are Alsco Uniforms. We’ve been working hard for our customers since 1889 when we invented the uniform and linen rental industry. Alsco Uniforms has grown into a worldwide leader serving over 350,000 customers in 13 countries across five continents. It’s our job every day to make every aspect of the customer experience better. Whatever our customers need, Alsco Uniforms finds the answers that work for them.

Alsco has been family-owned and operated for 133 years. Our vision is to be the best worldwide linen, apparel and facility services provider by:

• Ensuring on-time, complete deliveries of the highest-quality merchandise in the industry
• Being accountable to our owners, stakeholders and one another
• Fostering a “home away from home”; that is, a safe, stable work environment where employees feel included, engaged and valued

What to Expect When Working at Alsco

Great work/life balance: We work very hard Monday through Friday so we can spend our nights and weekends with loved ones, friends, hobbies, etc.

A welcoming environment: Alsco provides immersive orientation, including one-on-one training with a tenured employee.

Inclusivity: Alsco values all employees and encourages feedback from everyone regarding ways we can improve.

Commitment to Diversity: We welcome and employ people from all cultural backgrounds.

Job stability and growth opportunity: Over half of our employees have been with Alsco at least five years, with many having been here more than a decade.  We provide learning and development opportunities so our employees can grow their careers along with us.

Employee Appreciation.We host monthly and quarterly Employee Appreciation group celebrations; we also provide ongoing recognition for milestones and achievements.

Full benefits (individual and family): 

• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA       
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays
• Choice of Global Cash Card or Direct Deposit
• prepaid legal services

Essential Functions:

- Installs, repairs and performs preventative maintenance on industrial processing equipment, water levels, water systems and other equipment and systems.
- Troubleshoots electrical issues.
- Responds to daily maintenance requests in a timely fashion to minimize equipment downtime.
- Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment.
- Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments.
- Looks for opportunities to continually improve maintenance processes.
- Works with all plant personnel in a cooperative and professional manner.
- Strictly adheres to all safety rules, policies and procedures required by Alsco, law, and what is recognized as common practice in the industry.
- Ensures work is performed safely and efficiently.
- Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications. Remains current on equipment and repair procedures and best practices.
- Studies blueprints and manufacturers’ manuals to determine correct operation of machinery.
- Proficient in reading electrical schematics.
- Maintains accurate and timely records of maintenance performed.
- Follows written and verbal instructions and performs other tasks as directed by supervision.
- Complies with all Federal, State and local laws.

Additional Functions:
- May work with and support other branch personnel as required by supervision.
- Drive and pick up parts, transport equipment, parts, etc.

Qualifications:
- Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record free of chargeable accidents, speeding or other safety violations.
- Minimum of two years maintenance engineering experience with specific knowledge of machinery, electricity, electronics, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, welder and boiler applications.
- Proficient in the proper use of power and hand tools.
- Strong electrical troubleshooting ability of 3 phase 230 volt systems.
- PLC programming experience.
- Experience in carpentry, boiler repair, welding, and general facility repairs.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English, ability to comprehend and follow direction, perform basic math, good time management
- Must be a team player with enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work well done; self-starter dedicated to continual quality improvement.

Education:
- High school graduate or equivalency preferred.
- Some locations may require relevant certifications, a boiler license or PLC programming.
Typical Physical Activity:
- Standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, kneeling, working in confined areas, reaching overhead, driving a forklift, grasping, moving equipment, pushing, pulling, moving loaded carts weighing up to 500 lbs, lifting and carrying up to 100 lbs, reading, writing, speaking, hearing.

Typical Environmental Conditions:
- Inside and outside areas of a typical industrial laundry facility, which includes working with and around large machinery, variations in temperature, noise, odors, humidity, lint and dust, in general offices or on outside grounds.

Travel Requirements:
- Occasionally, such as to procure parts.

The Maintenance Technician must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

For a general description of benefits that are being offered for this position, please visit alsco.com/benefits.

 Alsco is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Revised: 04/29/2022

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Maintenance