Maintenance Technician I - UniFirst

UniFirst
Charlotte, NC

Our Team is Kind of a Big Deal!

UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Maintenance Tech I to join our UniFirst community. As a Team Partner in the Maintenance Department, you will handle repairs, maintenance, installation and troubleshooting of industrial equipment, systems, and components. At UniFirst we have a standard Monday - Friday work week with periodic night and weekend overtime! We have an immediate opening and provide on the job training.


What’s in it for you?
Training:
Our Team Partners receive quality skills training designed to enhance their performance and assist them with their career potential and advancement.

Career Growth:
You may quickly find yourself on the fast-track to success. We are a rapidly growing company offering significant avenues for personal development and growth.
Culture:
Our culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest.
Diversity:

At UniFirst, you'll find an environment packed with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds because we believe it takes many kinds of people to make us successful.

What you’ll be doing:
  • Utilize hand/power tools, precision measurement tools, and electronic testing devices.
  • Ensure safe operation of machinery, mechanical electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and components.
  • Follow blueprints, schematics, operation manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications.
  • Troubleshoot sources of equipment problems through observation and use of precision measuring and testing instruments.
  • Perform boiler chemical and wastewater pre-treatment system testing, record results in logbooks / computer systems and make necessary chemical adjustments as required
  • Perform daily and weekly safety checks on boilers and make necessary repairs as required.
  • Record and analyze meter readings of utilities in long and take corrective actions when necessary.
  • Perform daily and weekly location/system safety checks and follow up to address concerns.
  • Inspect motor, belts, fluid levels, replace filters and perform other maintenance actions in accordance with maintenance procedures.
  • Inspect, clean and lubricate shafts, bearings gears and other equipment parts in accordance with work procedures and technical manual.
  • Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • Two-year technical degree in an appropriate background is preferred.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record are required.
  • Knowledgeable in maintenance equipment.
  • Minimum of 6 months’ work experience repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment is required. Applicable military experience will be considered.
  • Must pass UniFirst’s maintenance knowledge assessment test to be eligible for employment.
  • Ability to read blueprints and schematics is required.
  • Ability to read and understand maintenance literature printed in English is required.
  • Basic computer and Microsoft Office skills is required.
  • Lockout / Tagout experience is required
  • Ability to work overtime as needed is required.
  • Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.


About UniFirst
The fabric of UniFirst is woven from its very unique family culture where our Team Partners enjoy a small company feel while taking advantage of the resources and stability that come with being a 1.5-billion-dollar organization.
UniFirst is an international leader in the $18 billion-dollar garment services industry. We currently employ over 13,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team.

There’s a lot to love about UniFirst, where you come first.

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws

UniFirst is an equal employment employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call to let us know the nature of your request.

UniFirst Recruiters and/or representatives will not ask job seekers to provide personal financial information when submitting a job application. Please be vigilant as such requests for information may be fraudulent.

Posted 2025-08-19

Recommended Jobs

Data Quality Engineer

Career Mentors, LLC
Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, NC (Local candidates preferred as face-to-face interviews are required) W2 We are seeking a Data Quality Engineer with a strong background in data quality, data governance, and SQL ,…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-04

Control Account Manager (CAM)

Lockheed Martin
Greenville, NC

**Description:** Control Account Manager \(CAM\) **What You Will Be Doing** As a Control Account Manager, you will play a critical role in managing the financial and technical performance of a major p…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-13

Lead Product Designer

Cisco
Clayton, NC

The application window is expected to close on December 1, 2025 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Note: This role can…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-20

Nutritionist II

Robeson County
Lumberton, NC

Example of Duties: The primary purpose of this position is to provide nutrition services and breastfeeding support for the county WIC program. This is achieved by conducting nutrition and/or breas…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-21

Remote Sales Agent

The Hirsh Agency
Wake Forest, NC

How about TODAY being the day you take back your life and secure your future?  The finance industry makes more millionaires than any other industry in the World! My name is Beau, founder and owne…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-18

UKG Advanced Scheduler Retail Lead (Associate Manager/Manager)

Accenture
Raleigh, NC

We are... We are a global collective of innovators applying the New every day to improve the way the world works and lives. New doesn't mean being ahead of the curve new is pushing forward the curve, …

View Details
Posted 2025-11-14

Dishwasher

Zaxby's
Murphy, NC

Hungry for a Great Career? At Zaxby’s, we’re more than just a place to eat. For our guests, it’s a place to have fun, connect with friends, and enjoy great food. For our team members, Zaxby’s is fami…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-20

Sales Consultant (Part-Time/Temporary) - River Rock at Blume Road

Greystar
Mooresville, NC

ABOUT GREYSTAR Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in ins…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-18

Cloud Infrastructure (Terraform & GCP)

Motion Recruitment Partners
Charlotte, NC

Cloud Infrastructure (Terraform & GCP) CHARLOTTE, North Carolina **Hybrid** Contract $81.84/hr - $92.22/hr Outstanding long-term contract opportunity! A well-known Financial Services Company is lookin…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-19

AI Engineer-Robotics - Burlington - MASSACHUSETTS

Burlington, NC

AI Engineer-Robotics - Burlington - Massachusetts, USA Primary Skills: data infrastructure, ML, artificial intelligence, AWS, Azure, Python Secondary Skills: robo…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-05