Industrial Laundry Mechanic Plant Maintenance

Overview

Performs work as part of a team in an industrial laundry facility. Responsible for the safe, expeditious, and accurate performance of routine tasks in reference to a daily preventative maintenance schedule in and around the laundry facility.

• Maintains all plant equipment including high volume industrial washers and dryers.
• Repairs, replaces equipment when necessary; performs basic plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work.
• Troubleshoots and solves technical issues by following technical manuals and schematics.
• Orders necessary parts, tools, and equipment in a timely manner by following company procurement policy.
• Makes proper daily schedule control for equipment maintenance and preventative maintenance schedule and record.
• Conducts daily removal and processing of waste solids generated from treatment process.
• Performs equipment troubleshooting, makes necessary repairs, and completes preventative maintenance and housekeeping practices for all related wastewater hardware.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment, and observes best practices in all production activities.
• Uses safety precautions, follows electrical lock‑out tag‑out procedures, and adheres to all safety, boiler, and wastewater treatment procedures.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

• Demonstrated mechanical and basic electrical aptitude.
• Familiar with standard maintenance procedures, preventive maintenance schedules, and proper safety techniques.
• Basic knowledge of industrial laundry equipment and required codes.
• Ability to comprehend and perform all required training, written and verbal instructions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule; work is based on a shift schedule and may include weekends. Overtime required as needed.

• Work is performed in a high‑volume production warehouse setting and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme heat and cold, dust and noise.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Requires ability to routinely move, lift, carry, push or pull items weighing up to 25 lbs, and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Requires bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, twisting and lifting.
• Requires use of hands for grasping and other manipulation.
• Requires standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work from elevated heights using ladders, mezzanines and aerial lifts.

High school diploma or equivalent required; 3‑5 years’ maintenance experience.

Des Moines, IA

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