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Job Information
Vestis Services Industrial Plant Maintenance in Topeka, Kansas
Description
Overview:
Performs work as part of a team in an industrial laundry facility. Responsible for the safe, expeditious, and accurate performance of routine in reference to a daily preventative maintenance schedule in and around the laundry facility.
- Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Essential duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: Maintains all plant equipment to include high volume industrial washers and or dryers. Repairs, replaces equipment when necessary; Performs basic plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work. Ability to trouble-shoot and solve technical issues by following technical manuals and schematics; Orders necessary parts, tools, and equipment in a timely manner by following company procurement policy; Maintains a 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 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 all 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 regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme heat and cold conditions as well as 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.
Experience:
Industrial laundry experience a plus but not required.
1-3 years of Mechanical experience required.
1-3 years Electromechanical experience preferred.
2-4 years of related experience in mechanical troubleshooting, maintenance and/or installation
Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, HAZ mat procedures and regulations helpful
Excellent mechanical dexterity and ability
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Location: Topeka, KS
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)