The Chief Engineer, Laundry, reporting to the VP Laundry Operations [or Director, Laundry], is responsible for the repair, maintenance (including comprehensive preventive maintenance) of industrial washers, dryers, boilers, compressors, conveyors, and other equipment. The role will also direct the maintenance department, equipment, building and grounds.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Associate Degree or Technical Diploma in electrical or mechanical engineering preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience in leading facilities maintenance, plant operations or engineering services.
• Prior laundry operations experience preferred.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong leadership skills, proactive decisive problem solver with the ability to create strategies in a changing environment.
• Computer literate. Basic to advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, Microsoft 365.
• Able to read blueprints and schematics.
• Comprehensive knowledge of overall department functions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; bilingual Spanish a plus
• Motivated individual with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Flexible schedule including days/nights, weekends, and holidays.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manage and train the maintenance staff including setting expectations and driving performance.
• Maintain all safety policies including a safe and clean work environment.
• Responsible for inventory control and purchasing of equipment, parts and maintain department budget.
• Responsible for supervising repairs and maintenance of industrial washers, dryers, boilers, compressors, conveyors, and other equipment.
• Diagnose, rebuild, and repair equipment, inspections, and preventative maintenance.
• Required to troubleshoot, install minor equipment, analyze and repair complex mechanical and electrical faults, including compressed air operated machines with little supervision.
• Able to read blueprints and electrical/electronic schematics.
• Order parts by cross-referencing to local vendors.
• Ensure that PMs, minor fine tuning of laundry systems, and major project work are completed efficiently and on a timely basis.
• Plans, organizes, and controls functions and activities of plant operations and building renovations.
• Reviews and evaluates existing programs, services, policies, and procedures.
• Monitors work performance and prepares and/or reviews performance evaluations for assigned associates.