Industrial Laundry Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Industrial Laundry Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Vestis Linden Avenue Waterloo IA (634), 600 Linden Avenue, Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Posted Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Overview

Performs work as part of a team in an industrial laundry facility. Responsibilities include the safe, expeditious, and accurate execution of routine tasks in and around the facility in accordance with a daily preventative maintenance schedule.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Maintains all plant equipment, including high‑volume industrial washers and dryers.
• Repairs or replaces equipment when necessary; performs basic plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work.
• Troubles‑shoots and solves technical issues by following technical manuals and schematics.
• Orders necessary parts, tools, and equipment in a timely manner following company procurement policy.
• Maintains a proper Daily Schedule Control for equipment maintenance and preventative maintenance records.
• 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 for equipment, and adheres to all safe work practices and policies for safety, boiler, and wastewater treatment procedures.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated mechanical and basic electrical aptitude.
• Familiar with standard maintenance procedures, preventative 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/or 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.

Working Environment / Safety Requirements

• Work is performed in a high‑volume production warehouse setting and is 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 the 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 the use of hands for grasping and other manipulations.
• Requires standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work from elevated heights using ladders, mezzanines, and aerial lifts.

Education

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

Location:

Waterloo IA

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