What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Manager position at Unitex?
Maintenance Manager - Hartford, CT
Unitex is currently seeking a hands on Maintenance Manager to manage a team of industrial mechanics and porters in our industrial plant located in Hartford, CT.
The salary range for this position is $105,000 to $115,000. Actual compensation decisions are based on factors such as experience, seniority, location, and other permissible job-related factors.
This position works Tuesday - Saturday (OFF Sunday and Monday) from 6AM to 4:30 PM. Flexibility is needed on occasion to cover shifts as needed to keep the department running smoothly.
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 of the maintenance department. Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and steam systems is required.
This highly visible position requires you to take charge and supervise all aspects of the maintenance department, including personnel, purchasing, machinery repair, preventive maintenance systems, etc. This is not an office job - it is very hands on.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Maintains a preventative maintenance program for plant equipment utilizing manuals as well as PC based tools.
- Leads the maintenance team in performing diagnostic troubleshooting on all plant equipment.
- Monitors quality of repairs
- Interprets production reports and their use in improving operations
- Interfaces with production management and line personnel to dine the most effective ways to operate equipment
- Purchases and maintains proper spare parts in inventory that will balance tying up capital with minimizing plant downtime
- Interfaces with boiler chemical suppliers to ensure proper maintenance of boiler
- Identifies building and physical plant repair issues
- Maintains porter schedule to maximize cleaning effectiveness of plant and machinery
- Maintains proper inventory of chemical supplies
- Interfaces with production personnel to allow repairs to be made to minimize impact on production
- Control’s energy costs through effective monitoring of machine performance and operation schedules
- Maintains safety programs
- Updates technical publication library (equipment, blueprints, schematics, etc.)
- Process bills promptly, resolves billing issues and informs A/P of billing disputes
Required Skills:
- Knowledge of industrial equipment fundamentals including electrical wiring, electrical components, pneumonic systems, steam systems, water systems, hydraulics and building maintenance
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents (blueprints, wiring diagrams, manuals, etc.)
- Ability to use basic hand tools properly and safely
- Experience responding in a time-sensitive environment with urgency
- Ability to interface with vendors and purchase parts in an effective manner, including cost-saving pricing and delivery
- Ability to obtain and maintain proper licensing needed to legally operate specific plant machines (boiler license, etc.)
- Understands basic energy utilization principles
- Willing and able to be hands on
Position reports to the General 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 www.unitex.com/careers to see us in action
UNITEX
123 Meadow Street
Hartford, CT 06114
UNITEXHP
EOE
About Unitex:
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. Due to our past, current and future expansions, 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.
When it comes to stable, long-term employment with diverse growth opportunities, Unitex has it all. Join Unitex and become part of a winning team.
Unitex Recruitment video: https://youtu.be/5XgjhF0ubnw
Salary : $105,000 - $115,000
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