Facilities Maintenance Technician

This role is responsible for performing routine building maintenance tasks including but not limited to carpentry, electrical, heating, Ventilation and Air Condition (HVAC), plumbing etc. in accordance with established SOPs, GMP guidelines and EH&S policies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect buildings and other structures to determine functional systems and detect malfunctions and needed repair; make notes and recommendations
• Perform minor electrical maintenance, including: replacement or repairing fixtures such as wall switches and outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes, ballast, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, cords etc. using appropriate hand, powder and specialty tools
  Perform minor plumbing maintenance such as replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains, trenching and laying new lines, replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices, etc.
• Perform minor painting, carpentry, and masonry work such as preparing surfaces and using brush, sprayer, or roller to apply paints, stains, and varnishes, hanging doors, fitting locks, and handles etc.
• Reconfigure, install, position, and remount modular offices and space such as furniture, wall panels, work surfaces, lighting, file cabinets, etc. to accommodate user needs and maximize office space using various hand, power and specialty tools, dollies, and hand trucks
• Prepare the surfaces and paint various structures and equipment such as walls, refrigerators, evaporative coolers, floors, roofs, doors, restroom facilities, etc. to preserve wood and metal parts from corrosion
• Maintain a safe working environment using various painting equipment and related tools such as sprayers, rollers, brushes, and thinners
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications:

• 2+ years experiences in facility maintenance and working in manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Completion of high school education
• Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing and carpentry is a plus
• Strong interpersonal & problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• A team player and a positive contributor that is open to suggesting and implementing ideas to better the business.
• Interest in continuously developing and expanding your skillset
• Experience in food/pharmaceutical environment an asset
• Experience operating hand tools, power tools, basic shop tools (grinder, drill press, sand blaster, band saw, etc.).
• Milling, Lathe and welding experience is an strong asset
• Forklift, boom zoom, truck experience an asset
• Ability to work any shift including weekends as required
• Available for flexible working schedule