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Maintenance Technician
Posted: 04/21/2025
2025-04-21
2025-06-22
Employment Type:
Direct
Industry: Engineering
Job Number: 85511
Job Description
Our client is a premier provider of commercial linen services in the Greater Washington DC area, operating a state-of-the-art facility built to meet the high demands of the region's most discerning hotels.
They are currently seeking a skilled Mechanical Plant Engineer to join their team.
The Plant Engineer will be responsible for daily repairs and preventative maintenance of industrial textile processing equipment, as well as facility upkeep. Key duties include managing start-up and shut-down procedures, electrical troubleshooting, boiler operations, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and other mechanical systems. This role is essential to maintaining operational efficiency and ensuring quality standards are met across all areas of laundry production.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of commercial laundry equipment, including washers, dryers, ironers, boilers, extractors, presses, stackers, and other machinery.
- Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and steam/thermal system issues. This includes rebuilding and installing pumps, valves, motors, regulators, piping systems, and other components as needed.
- Inspect, maintain, and repair water treatment and HVAC systems, including tanks, compressors, chemical feed/storage systems, UV disinfection systems, and related equipment.
- Fabricate and modify parts using welding, cutting, and general fabrication tools.
- Perform preventative maintenance tasks, including lubrication, cleaning, painting, and regular equipment inspections to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance performed, daily logs, and service reports.
- Ensure the safe and efficient operation of all mechanical systems, strictly adhering to safety procedures and industry standards.
- Read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics to support repair and installation work.
- Establish and manage an organized inventory system for maintenance supplies, parts, and materials.
- Provide technical training to the laundry team and support ongoing safety awareness and best practices.
- Respond to daily maintenance requests to minimize downtime and support continuous improvement of operational processes.
- Maintain compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations.
- Collaborate professionally with team members and supervisors to complete additional tasks as needed.
Job Requirements
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of maintenance engineering experience, preferably in a laundry or similar industrial operation.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of machinery, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, boiler operations, and electrical systems-especially 3-phase, 230-volt systems.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment issues efficiently and prioritize repairs in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with Lavatec systems and related laundry equipment (dryers, folders, sorting, binding, etc.) is preferred.
- OSHA compliance knowledge and commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
- Ability to shift priorities and adapt to changing demands with a sense of urgency.
- Must be a self-starter with strong initiative, a collaborative mindset, and pride in high-quality work.
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and apply company policies and procedures appropriately.
- Physically able to stand for long periods, bend, stretch, reach, and stoop as needed throughout the shift.
- Spanish-speaking ability is a plus.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
Compensation
- Targeting salary range: $90,000 - $120,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
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