Traveling Maintenance Tech III

About Us: At Westport Linen Services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and innovation in the industry. We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Traveling Maintenance Technician III to join our team. If you have a strong background in maintenance and a desire to keep our operations running smoothly, we want to hear from you!

Job Description: This position is responsible for the operation of the physical plant, along with performing all repairs, adjustments, overhauls, or preventive maintenance tasks on various types of laundry and physical plant equipment. The ideal candidate must be able to troubleshoot mechanical and electronic problems quickly and accurately with a sense of urgency. Additionally, the technician will perform necessary plumbing, welding, and electrical tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance services and repairs on the following high-voltage industrial laundry equipment:
• Washing machines
• Dryers
• Hydraulic pressing machines
• Ironers
• Folding machines
• Elevated rail delivery systems
• Conveyors
• Air compressors
• Water pumps
• Forklifts
• Scissor lifts
• Heat reclaiming systems
• Boiler systems
• Delivery truck lift gates
• Dock doors
• Bailing equipment
• MIG welding and stick welding on pipes and steel plates
• Wiring and installing 480V 3-phase motors
• Wiring and programming inverters for variable-speed motors
• Wiring and networking with CAT5 cable
• Running electrical conduit and pulling wire for 480V 3-phase
• Replacing hydraulic lines, pumps, and cylinders
• Replacing pneumatic air lines, regulators, and cylinders
• Plumbing tasks
• Accurately monitoring chemical inventory and pumping stations
• Collaborate and report to upper management on any related issues.
• Operate the following equipment:
• Steam boilers
• Rotary screw air compressors
• Continuous batch washing machines and dryers
• Incoming water and wastewater pumping stations
• Emergency generator and transfer switch

Qualifications and Skills:

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent plus 3 years of experience.
• Proficiency in electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and welding skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze electrical and mechanical schematics, block diagrams, and flow charts.
• Awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to work in harsh environments (very hot during summer and cold in winter).
• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects up to 100 lbs.

Why Join Us?

• Benefits:
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Schedule:
• Overtime and weekends as needed
• Experience:
• Programmable logic controllers: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mechanical knowledge: 3 years (Required)

Please apply if you are a proactive and knowledgeable technician ready to take on the challenges of a Traveling Maintenance Technician III role.

Westport Linen Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed
• Year round work

Experience:

• Programmable logic controllers: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mechanical knowledge: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Baton Rouge, LA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $27