Get to know us:  NOVO Health Services offers linen management solutions to the healthcare industry. NOVO Health keenly focuses on safety and infection control and provides its partner hospitals with a value-driven linen management control system that measures and monitors linen utilization by department to eliminate excess internal costs. NOVO's wide range of service programs offer a variety of options to provide a seamless, single source distribution system. NOVO's regional healthcare linen facilities are HLAC accredited and operate with state-of-the-art processing equipment and processes.

Job Title: Maintenance Tech II

Facility/Location: Louisville, KY

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, adjusting, overhauling, and performing preventive maintenance on industrial laundry, textile processing, boiler room, facility, and related mechanical/electrical equipment. This role supports safe and efficient plant operations by diagnosing equipment issues, completing start-up and shut-down procedures, maintaining accurate logs and work orders, and performing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, hydraulic, pneumatic, and facility maintenance tasks as needed. Higher-level technicians may provide technical guidance to lower-level technicians and support continuous improvement of maintenance processes. This position reports to facility maintenance leadership, including the Chief Engineer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Install, repair, troubleshoot, maintain, modify, and perform preventive maintenance on industrial laundry/textile processing equipment, boilers, machinery, facility systems, physical structures, pipe, and electrical systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, welding, and boiler-related issues using testing, visual inspection, schematics, manuals, blueprints, and sound-based troubleshooting.
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment; replace or repair defective parts, motors, wiring, and components; test equipment and make adjustments to restore safe operation.
• Perform plant start-up and shut-down procedures accurately and safely; respond to maintenance requests in a timely manner to minimize equipment downtime.
• Clean, lubricate, align, tension, and maintain shafts, bearings, gears, chain and sprocket drives, gear drives, belt drives, flexible couplings, pillow block bearings, shaft assemblies, brake assemblies, and pulleys.
• Troubleshoot, operate, maintain, program, and repair automated machinery, electrical systems, wiring systems, and electronic components of machinery, equipment, and facilities.
• Use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, forklifts, manlifts, and other maintenance equipment safely and appropriately.
• Maintain accurate logs, work orders, and maintenance documentation; follow written and verbal instructions from supervision.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes, equipment reliability, safety, and quality.
• Work cooperatively and professionally with plant personnel, management, and other team members.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and support to lower-level maintenance technicians when applicable.
• Understand, observe, and comply with all company safety policies and procedures, including HAZMAT, SDS/MSDS, EPA, OSHA, accident/emergency reporting, and required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain ongoing self-improvement to stay current on equipment, standards, codes, and maintenance procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required or preferred based on level; technical or other training in electrical engineering, mechanical maintenance, or a related field preferred.
• Related maintenance experience required by level: Maintenance Technician I typically requires 2–4 years of related experience; Maintenance Technician II typically requires 4–6 years of related experience; Maintenance Technician III requires demonstrated industrial maintenance experience, including electrical troubleshooting, welding, mechanical repair, machine troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
• Possess working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, hydraulic, pneumatic, welding, boiler, and facility maintenance practices.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze electrical and mechanical schematics, block diagrams, flow charts, manuals, blueprints, and schematic drawings.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting ability, including 3-phase 230/480-volt systems where applicable.
• Computer literacy and understanding of PLC principles preferred or required based on level.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance as scheduled and respond with urgency to equipment issues.
• Working knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, HAZMAT, SDS/MSDS, EPA, and OSHA requirements.
• Ability to operate forklifts/manlifts safely and use proper safety equipment or harnesses when required.
• Proficiency in the proper use of hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to comprehend and follow direction, perform basic math, and manage time effectively.
• Demonstrated customer service, interpersonal, teamwork, leadership, organization, initiative, and continuous improvement skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in inside and outside areas of a typical industrial laundry facility, including areas with large machinery, variations in temperature, noise, odor, humidity, lint, dust, cold weather, offices, and outside grounds.
• Role may require periods of concentration while troubleshooting, operating equipment, using welding equipment, and working around energized equipment or moving machinery.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects up to 100 pounds.

• Ability to bend, stoops, push, stand, pull, and lift heavy loads and walk for long periods.

What we can offer you as a full-time associate:
Competitive pay
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off Program (PTO)
401(k) w/Employer Match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Medical, Dental, and Vision Programs
Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Why work for Novo Health Services? 

NOVO Health Services strives to be the employer of choice in the hospital sterile and hygienically clean linen industry. To do that, we provide a safe, positive work environment where our associates experience tremendous growth and related opportunities for advancement. 
Complete an on-line application at www.novohealthservices.com!
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin veteran, or disability status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Drug-Free Workplace.