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Assistant Maintenance Manager

Unitex

Job Location:

Lawrence, KS - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 90000 - 95000

Posted: 11 October 2026 (2 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 8 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Assistant Maintenance Manager - 2nd Shift

Unitex is currently seeking a full time hands on Assistant Maintenance Manager to oversee a team of industrial mechanics and porters in our industrial laundry plant located in Lawrence MA.

The salary range for this position is $90000 to $95000. Actual compensation decisions are based on factors such as experience seniority location and other permissible job-related factors. Benefits include medical dental and vision insurance paid time off 401(k) and other company-sponsored benefits.

This highly visible position requires you to supervise all aspects of the maintenance department including personnel machinery repair preventive maintenance systems etc. This is not an office job - it is very hands on. Tremendous growth potential.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in all phases of industrial plant maintenance in a manufacturing environment and be ready to take full responsibility when the manager is occupied. Knowledge of electrical pneumatic and steam systems a plus. This includes the cleanliness of building maintenance.

Schedule:

Tuesday - Saturday from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Off Sunday and Monday

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Oversees 20 mechanics and 7 porters
Maintains the preventive maintenance programs
Aids the maintenance team in performing diagnostic troubleshooting
Monitors quality of repairs
Oversees building and physical plant repair issues
Maintains porter schedule to maximize cleaning effectiveness of plant and machinery
Adheres to safety programs

Required Skills:

Experience with 480 volts - high voltage
Minimum 5 years experience repairing industrial processing equipment in an industrial environment or in the military
Minimum 2 years supervisory experience
Knowledge of industrial equipment fundamentals including electrical wiring electrical components pneumonic systems steam systems water systems hydraulics and building maintenance
Ability to use basic hand tools properly and safely
Experience responding in a time-sensitive environment with urgency
Ability to obtain and maintain proper licensing needed to legally operate specific plant machines (boiler license etc.)

Position reports to the Maintenance Manager.

This is a very special opportunity for the right person to take charge and make a real difference in a solid fast growing company. Visit us at see us in action

UNITEX

155B Shepard Street

Lawrence MA 01843

EOE

About Unitex:

For more than 100 years our family-run business has been leading the way in the medical uniform and linen rental industry. Today with 1900 employees and growing we are the largest family-owned healthcare service provider in the country.

Every single day Unitex is behind the scenes cleaning preparing and delivering the linen that helps healthcare professionals provide the best care to their patients from fresh sheets to warm blankets comfortable gowns and clean towels.

Unitex is an essential service to the healthcare industry which translates to a safe and stable workplace that makes it easy for people to apply their skills to become successful in every one of our roles. Due to our past current and future expansions we actively hire drivers mechanics and production operators clerical positions and various management and outside sales roles. All of Unitex s roles include competitive pay medical benefits PTO time and more. We are committed to training developing and promoting our employees. Those with a solid work ethic who are self-motivated reliable and flexible succeed at Unitex.

When it comes to stable long-term employment with diverse growth opportunities Unitex has it all. Join Unitex and become part of a winning team.

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