Chief Maintenance Technician

Company:  Alsco Corporation Location:  Denver, CO 80223 Status:  Full Time, Employee Job Category:  Manufacturing/Production/Operations Relevant Work Experience:  2+ to 5 Years Career Level:  Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Education Level:  High School or equivalent Company:  Alsco Corporation Chief Maintenance Technician Alsco can proudly claim to be the first supplier of textile services worldwide. The fact is, we not only invented the textile services business, we actually established its standards. 117 years since its founding, Alsco has grown to be the industry leader. Every day hundreds of thousands of customer pickups and deliveries are made, representing literally millions of pieces of linens, uniforms, chef's outfits, dust control items, facility service supplies and more. Alsco is truly, "First in textile services worldwide."Alsco is hiring for a Chief Maintenance Technician position. The primary objective of the technician is to provide technical support for linen service operations, which are: sorting, washing, drying, pressing, ironing, folding, and packaging of goods. Many of these operations are carried out by modern automated production equipment. Secondarily, the maintenance tech will provide technical support for facility systems which are: boiler, plant air compressor, steam plant, HVAC, lighting, fire protection equipment, building & grounds, general housekeeping, painting, landscaping, etc.Shift schedule: Monday-Friday; 3:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Occasional weekend work and/or overtime will be required.The ideal candidate will have extensive skills, training and experience in the following disciplines: Automated Systems: Motion Control Systems; Process Control Systems; PLC's; Electro-mechanical controls. Electrical Systems: Single-phase & Three-phase; AC/DC; NEC; Circuit Protection; Motors & Drives. Reading schematics and blue-prints. Mechanical skills; machine troubleshooting & repair. Facility maintenance and general building operations. Fluid power systems: Hydraulic; Pneumatic; Steam. HVAC Systems. Preventive Maintenance: Cleaning; Lubricating; Inspecting; Adjusting. Boiler plant and steam heat operations. Fabrication & Welding. ALSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/h/v.Skills/ Requirements Qualifications: Candidate must have a current Denver Colorado Boiler Operations license. Must have effective communication skills and a positive attitude. Must be dependable and have an attendance record that can be verified by past employers. Highly motivated with attention to detail. Basic PC skills are required (Word, Excel, Outlook). MUST be able to work as part of a team, but with limited supervision. Ability to speak Spanish a plus. Education: Successful candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent. The position also requires three to five years maintenance engineering experience, and specific knowledge of machinery, electricity, electronics, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, and boiler applications. Strong electrical & control systems experience/ability is preferred. The successful candidate must be able to speak and comprehend English, read English and write in English legibly.Physical Requirements: This position requires standing and moving throughout the plant during the workday. Completion of maintenance tasks will require stooping, bending, pulling, pushing, working on ladders and in cramped areas. The candidate must be able to properly lift up to 75 lbs. Upon offer of employment, candidate must be able to pass a company required physical examination background check and drug screen.Important Notes  This a a maintenance job, if you do not have any previous maintenance history or a maintenance background, you will not be considered. Thank you.   Job Status Full Time Date Posted 3/13/2008User and Available Location Information  1850 South Acoma Street, Denver, CO 80223   function JobApplyValidate(){var ErrorText="";}