Maintenance Technician

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As such, we're always eager to meet enthusiastic, career-minded individuals who share our commitment to excellence and customer service. At G&K, we believe in offering our employees every opportunity to grow in a thriving career with us. That means offering clear objectives, attainable goals, opportunities for advancement, and ample support all along the way. If you've got the talent and ambition, we'll help pave the way for you - all the way to the top. Won't you join us? Maintenance Technician JOB SUMMARY: Main Job Functions: a) Performs routine and specialized maintenance of facility and equipment under minimal supervision, and b) maintains compliance to the appropriate external regulations and internal maintenance policies.Purpose/Objectives of Job Functions: a) To ensure safe and cost effective operation of the facility and equipment, and b) to ensure safe and enviromentally sound maintenance practices which comply with both government regulations and G&K policies.Key Working/Business Relationships: Internally - Maintenance Staff, Production, Plant and General Managers, Production Workers, Regional Engineer, Regional Director of Operations, Corporate Engineering and other Maintenance Staffs, and externally - Contractors, Equipment Suppliers, Chemical Suppliers, Local Utility and Vendor Representatives.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:- ADMINISTRATIVE WORK: What – participates in meetings, can prepare variety of reports and maintain thorough records and files, Why - to ensure a proper level of communication and documentation, When - as required, Guidelines/Assistance – Local, Regional and Corporate staff, and End Results – good communication, accurately maintained records and files.- PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE RELATED WORK: What – performs predefined preventive maintenance procedures at specific time intervals, Why – to minimize downtime and maintenance cost. To provide for safe & efficient operations, When – at predefined intervals, Guidelines/Assistance – G&K PM Logs, Regional & Corporate Engineering, and End Results – minimum downtime and maintenance cost.- EQUIPMENT REPAIR WORK: What – Performs downtime repair work, Why – to maintain proper production levels, When – as required, Guidelines/Assistance – Equipment Suppliers & Manuals, Regional & Corporate Engineering, Other G&K Maintenance Staff/Personnel, and End Results – proper and timely repairs are made.- PROJECT WORK (NON-CAPITAL): What – Performs predefined equipment or facility work, Why – to maintain equipment and facility at optimum level for production, When – as determined by prioritization, Guidelines/Assistance – prioritization from Project Logs and Regional Engineer, additional G&K Maintenance resources as required, and End Results – plant at optimum operational level.EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:- High School education, or equivalent, plus specialized course work beyond High School.WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:- 3-5 years of maintenance work experience.SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:- Trade skills in one or more: welding, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, instrumentation, boilers.- Ability to interpret and understand maintenance manuals which are written in English.SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, LICENSES etc.:- Boiler operator license required in some states. Compensation & BenefitsG&K offers attractive total compensation packages designed to recognize and reward performance - at the individual, team, and company levels - that deliver on the G&K promise of superior customer care. We start with a competitive compensation plan and add multiple benefit choices for you and your family. We then top all this off with opportunities for professional development and career growth in order to offer you a winning total compensation formula. Sample benefits include: Health Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Life and Accident Insurance, Disability Coverage, Optional Supplemental Life Insurance, Retirement Plans (401[k] and Stock Purchase), Flexible Spending Account (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays), Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement. Employee Learning and DevelopmentOngoing learning not only helps G&K employees develop and enhance their skills and capabilities throughout their career with us, it also provides G&K with the competitive edge needed to meet all growth goals. At G&K, we provide employees with a variety of innovative learning solutions strategically aligned with our business needs. Employees can access self-guided, online, and classroom training, depending on individual needs and preferences. Newly hired employees can get off to the right start with a variety of new hire courses and learning tools. Throughout their careers, G&K employees can access job-specific training to help them develop and enhance their skills. Finally, an emphasis on leadership development helps us develop successful and effective leaders. G&K Values DiversityOur commitment is to cultivate a diverse, respectful and inclusive environment where employees are able to reach their full potential and drive business results. Diversity at G&K Services is viewed holistically and goes beyond race and gender. It also recognizes and embraces the value of education, experience and background, as well as different ways of thinking and work styles. G&K Services is proud to be Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.