Step Into the Field
Picture this: you load a well-stocked company vehicle, review blueprints for a new laundromat, and roll up to a site where your expertise makes opening day possible. You coordinate with the general contractor, set equipment into place, tie into utilities, commission every machine, and hand off a flawless setup with training and documentation complete. That’s a typical day for an Installation Specialist at Alliance Laundry Systems Distribution.
About Alliance Laundry Systems Distribution
We’re a full-service partner to commercial and industrial laundry operators, backed by more than 110 years of industry know‑how. Our team delivers end‑to‑end support—installation, factory-trained service, genuine parts, site selection, financing, and store design—centered on proven brands: Speed Queen®, UniMac®, and Huebsch®.
Our customers range from independent laundromat owners and Speed Queen franchisees to on‑premises laundry managers in hospitality, healthcare, and multi‑housing. We help them increase uptime, control costs, and strengthen profitability.
What You’ll Do
- Own the full installation lifecycle—receiving and delivering equipment; setting, connecting, starting up, and validating proper operation—while following company procedures and safety protocols.
- Install, configure, and commission commercial washers, dryers, and finishing equipment across laundromats, hotels, hospitals, and multi‑unit residential properties.
- Interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals to ensure accurate placement and utility integration.
- Connect to electrical, plumbing, gas, and ventilation systems in accordance with local code and manufacturer specifications.
- Level, secure, and anchor equipment to floors and walls to meet performance and safety standards.
- Test end‑to‑end functionality; diagnose and correct issues before customer handoff.
- Coordinate site logistics with contractors, facility leaders, and utility trades.
- Provide hands‑on training to end users and staff on operation and routine care.
- Complete checklists, installation records, inspections, and warranty registrations.
- Care for tools, parts stock, and a company vehicle to keep them job‑ready.
- Escalate critical issues to your Manager and share lessons learned to improve processes and best practices.
What You Bring
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 3+ years’ experience in commercial, military, industrial, or manufacturing equipment repair preferred.
- Equivalent blends of education, training, and experience considered.
- Foundational knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC is a plus.
- Experience using phone/email or ticketing dispatch systems for customer support is preferred.
- Comfort with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel is preferred.
Skills & Abilities
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting capability; able to read and apply mechanical/electrical schematics.
- Organized and detail‑driven; can prioritize multiple installs and meet deadlines with minimal oversight.
- Clear, professional communicator—written, verbal, and interpersonal—who maintains a positive, enthusiastic presence.
- Resilient and adaptable; comfortable navigating change and ambiguity.
- Self‑starter with a strong work ethic, initiative, and tenacity.
Travel
- Primarily within a defined service territory; some overnights required.
Physical & Standard Requirements
- Regularly involves sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, stooping, bending, climbing, and fine motor tasks.
- Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.; assistive devices provided for heavier items.
- Frequent talking, hearing, and hand use; periods of computer work requiring close vision and focus adjustment.
- Valid driver’s license required; a company vehicle may be provided.
- Clean Motor Vehicle Record required.
How We Work: DRIVE
- Dedicated: Honor commitments—strong say/do.
- Respectful: Operate with integrity and value diverse perspectives.
- Innovative: Seek better ways and champion change.
- Versatile: Adapt quickly and show agility.
- Engaged: Think like an owner and build businesses around market needs.