Facilities

Facilities

The Laundry Technician is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and operational efficiency of the ship’s laundry systems, ensuring the delivery of high-quality laundry services. The technician maintains all laundry equipment, including tunnel washers, washer/extractors, ironers, and related machinery, to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all laundry equipment, including Jensen and Milnor tunnel washers, Jensen and Milnor washer/extractors, Jensen and Chicago ironers, and associated systems.

• Follow manufacturer training and guidelines for all equipment to ensure safety and efficiency.

• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan.

• Respond promptly to operational issues and coordinate repairs with vendors or external technicians if needed.

• Assist in ensuring laundry operations meet the highest standards of quality, sanitation, and efficiency.

• Support the laundry team in daily operations and troubleshooting to ensure seamless service delivery.

• Adhere to all safety procedures and protocols, including proper use of PPE.

• Immediately report safety hazards or equipment malfunctions to the supervisor.

• Stay updated on manufacturer training and best practices related to laundry equipment.

• Support the training of other team members on equipment operation and maintenance when required.

• Perform any other related duties as assigned by management or supervisor to support overall ship operations.

• All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with ISM/ISO, SQM standards, USPH guidelines, environmental, and safety policies. Employees may be required to perform functions across various service areas and departments onboard.

Work Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in repairing and maintaining commercial laundry systems.

• Experience with these brands is preferred but not essential, MILNOR, JENSEN, BOWE PASSAT, CISSELL, tunnel washers with automatic drying systems, or MIELE and Speed Queen models.

• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.

• Manufacturer training in these systems is preferred.

Language Requirements:

• Good knowledge of the English language, both spoken and written, is required for effective communication and understanding of procedures.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, handle objects, reach, talk, and hear.

• Occasionally or frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds.