Assistant Industrial Maintenance Manager

Overview

Assistant Maintenance Manager
Unitex is seeking a full-time, hands-on Assistant Maintenance Manager to oversee a team of industrial mechanics and porters in our industrial laundry plant located in New Brunswick, NJ.

The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $95,000. Actual compensation decisions are based on factors such as experience, seniority, location, and other permissible job-related factors.

Assistant Maintenance Managers at Unitex have growth potential. This highly visible position requires you to supervise all aspects of the maintenance department, including personnel, machinery repair, preventive maintenance systems, etc. This is not an office job – it is very hands on. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in all phases of industrial plant maintenance in a manufacturing environment and be ready to take full responsibility when the manager is occupied.

Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and steam systems is a plus. This includes the cleanliness of building maintenance.

Schedule: Sunday – Thursday from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Off Friday and Saturday.

• Oversees 11 mechanics and 6 porters
• Maintains the preventive maintenance programs
• Aids the maintenance team in performing diagnostic troubleshooting
• Monitors quality of repairs
• Oversees building and physical plant repair issues
• Maintains porter schedule to maximize cleaning effectiveness of plant and machinery
• Adheres to safety programs

• Must have experience with 480 volts - high voltage
• Maintenance experience in an industrial setting required
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in any setting
• Knowledge of industrial equipment fundamentals including electrical wiring, electrical components, pneumatic systems, steam systems, water systems, hydraulics and building maintenance
• Ability to use basic hand tools properly and safely
• Experience responding in a time-sensitive environment with urgency
• Ability to obtain and maintain proper licensing needed to legally operate specific plant machines (boiler license, etc.)

Position reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Unitex offers a competitive compensation package including health/dental/vision, insurance, 401K with employer matching, paid vacation, personal days, sick days, etc.

This is a very special opportunity for the right person to take charge and make a real difference in a solid, fast growing company. Visit us at  to see us in action.

For more than 100 years, our family-run business has been leading the way in the medical uniform and linen rental industry. Today, with 1900 employees and growing, we are the largest family-owned healthcare service provider in the country. Every single day, Unitex is behind the scenes cleaning, preparing and delivering the linen that helps healthcare professionals provide the best care to their patients from fresh sheets to warm blankets, comfortable gowns and clean towels.

Unitex is an essential service to the healthcare industry which translates to a safe and stable workplace that makes it easy for people to apply their skills to become successful in every one of our roles. We actively hire drivers, mechanics and production operators, clerical positions and various management and outside sales roles. All of Unitex’s roles include competitive pay, medical benefits, PTO time and more.

We are committed to training, developing and promoting our employees. Those with a solid work ethic, who are self-motivated, reliable and flexible succeed at Unitex.

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