Maintenance Supervisor

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Interview prep

• How you prioritize downtime vs. safety on critical plant equipment
• Example of using logs/reports to catch a failure early
• Leading techs through a high-urgency repair
• Familiarity with uniform/industrial laundry or multi-site ops
• Questions on the Cintas transaction and local South Hill site scope

Fit summary

Strong fit if you supervise industrial maintenance, enforce safety, and keep production-support equipment reliable. UniFirst’s scale (260+ facilities) suits people who like structured, multi-site service operations—not pure biomass/power plant work despite the SOC mapping.

Day in the role

As Maintenance Supervisor at a UniFirst location, expect to oversee techs who keep laundry, production, and facility systems running safely. Typical focus: prioritize work orders, review logs for equipment issues, run safety checks, coordinate repairs on plant and building assets, and keep production-support environments compliant—aligned with O*NET-style supervision of maintenance and safe operations (11-3051.04).

Skills to emphasize

• Safety program ownership and field inspections
• Reading production/maintenance logs and spotting abnormalities
• Supervising maintenance crews and contractors
• Compliance mindset for regulated plant environments

FAQ from this listing

What does UniFirst do?

It manufactures, sells, and rents uniforms and protective clothing from a large North American and European facility network.

Is this remote?

No—the listing is on-site in the South Hill, Virginia area (remote flag is 0).

What should I research before applying?

Company overview on Wikipedia, unifirst.com, and recent news on the Cintas shareholder-approved deal and UNF filings.

Occupation tasks (O*NET)

Public-domain labor data — prepare examples for 2–3 of these.

• Manage safety programs at power generation facilities.
• Review biomass operations performance specifications to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels and safe production environments or to identify abnormalities with power production equipment or processes.
• Supervise operations or maintenance employees in the production of power from biomass, such as wood, coal, paper sludge, or other waste or refuse.
• Supervise biomass plant or substation operations, maintenance, repair, or testing activities.
• Conduct field inspections of biomass plants, stations, or substations to ensure normal and safe operating conditions.
• Plan and schedule plant activities, such as wood, waste, or refuse fuel deliveries, ash removal, and regular maintenance.
• Prepare and manage biomass plant budgets.

O*NET source

Company facts (cached)

Website: unifirst.com

UniFirst Corporation is an American uniform rental company based in Wilmington, Massachusetts, that manufactures, sells, and rents uniforms and protective clothing. UniFirst employs more than 14,000 people and has over 260 facilities in the United States, Canada, and Europe, including customer service centers, nuclear decontamination facilities, cleanroom locations, distribution centers, and manufacturing plants.

Public cache only — not an employee review.

Role overview (listing rewrite)

Maintenance Supervisor - UniFirstSouth Hill, Pierce County About This Position The Maintenance Supervisor at UniFirst in South Hill, Pierce County is responsible for ensuring all facility equipment operates efficiently and identifying areas to improve maintenance practices, processes, and ongoing training. This role requires a reliable and hardworking individual who can maintain high standards of safety and efficiency within the facility. Key Responsibilities Ensure all facility equipment is functioning efficiently Identify areas for process improvement in maintenance practices Provide on-going training to maintenance staff Maintain high standards of safety and efficiency within the facility Qualifications Experience as a Maintenance Supervisor or similar role Strong mechanical and electrical skills Ability to identify areas for process improvement Excellent communication and leadership skills Proven ability to train staff effectively About the Company UniFirst is a leading provider of uniform, workwear, and facility rental services. Our team in South Hill, Pierce County, values reliability and hard work. We offer a standard Monday - Friday schedule with full-time employment. Next Steps To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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Questions to ask them

• What does success look like in the first 90 days for this role?
• How is the team structured, and who would I work with most?
• What tools and systems does this role use daily?
• Is the work primarily based in South Hill, Pierce County, hybrid, or fully remote?