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.
👉This position is location in Williamsburg, Virginia - Relocation Assistance Provided
👉Valid Drivers License Required
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Communicates Effectively – Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Develops Talent – Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.
- Financial Acumen – Interprets and applies understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
- Plans and Aligns – Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Organizational Savvy – Maneuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organization dynamics.
- Customer Focus – Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
- Drives Results – Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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.
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.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Occasionally – on average 5% of travel on a monthly basis
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position works in an operations environment subject to hot and cold conditions depending on weather. Further, it could include odors and/or dust and cleaning and laundry chemicals. Additionally, this job operates in a professional office environment routinely using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, faxes, and filing cabinets.
The Chief Engineer, Laundry, is not limited to the above-mentioned job description and may be requested to do additional tasks as directed by MasterCorp Management.
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Physical Requirements:
This position frequently requires standing, walking, pushing, pulling, moving, lifting (up to 25 lbs), bending, reaching, occasional ascending/descending, and repetitive motions. Employee must be able to perform the
essential functions of the position satisfactorily, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.
