Maintenance Technician; Taber

Overview

Uni First Canada is seeking a reliable and hardworking Maintenance Tech II to join our team. As a Team Partner in the Maintenance Department, you will handle repairs, maintenance, installation and troubleshooting of industrial equipment, systems, and components. This role follows a standard Monday – Friday work week with an immediate opening and on-the-job training available.

• Training: Our Team Partners receive quality skills training designed to enhance performance and career potential.
• Career Growth: Opportunity for rapid growth within a rapidly expanding company.
• Culture: A family culture that distinguishes Uni First Canada.
• Diversity: An environment with diverse cultures, personalities, and backgrounds.
• Pay & Benefits: On-the-job training, competitive hourly pay, RRSP, profit sharing, health insurance, employee assistance program, life insurance, paid time off, direct payroll deposit, tuition reimbursement, 30% employee discount, and employee referral bonuses.

• Troubleshoot sources of equipment problems through observation and use of precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Assist other maintenance personnel with emergency and non-emergency repairs.
• Troubleshoot and repair Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and associated control systems.
• Follow blueprints, schematics, operation manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Perform boiler chemical and wastewater pre-treatment system testing, record results in logbooks / computer systems, and make necessary chemical adjustments as required.
• Perform daily and weekly safety checks on boilers and make necessary repairs as required.
• Inspect motor, belts, fluid levels, replace filters and perform other maintenance actions in accordance with maintenance procedures.
• Perform basic welding activities to effect repairs on facilities and equipment.
• Inspect, clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears and other equipment parts in accordance with work procedures and technical manual.
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

• Must be 18 years of age or older with a valid non-commercial driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Must pass Uni First’s maintenance knowledge assessment to be eligible for employment.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two-year technical degree in an appropriate background preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year work experience repairing industrial processing equipment in an industrial workplace required. Applicable military experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5th Class Power Engineer.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to read and understand maintenance literature printed in English.
• Basic computer and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience using hand & power tools.
• Lockout/Tagout experience.
• Prior welding experience including MIG, TIG, ARC, cutting, and brazing preferred.
• Experience with formalized safety programs preferred.
• Prior experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System preferred.
• HVAC experience preferred.
• Boiler knowledge preferred.
• Ability to work overtime as needed is required.

Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility:
Uni First is committed to equity, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of employment. We provide equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination or harassment on any ground protected under applicable Canadian human rights legislation.

Accommodation During Recruitment:
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us for assistance in accordance with applicable legislation.

Candidate Safety and Privacy:
Uni First recruiters will never request personal financial information as part of a job application. If you receive a request of this nature, please treat it as potentially fraudulent.

The fabric of Uni First is woven from its family culture where Team Partners enjoy a small company feel while benefiting from the resources and stability of a 2 billion-dollar organization. Uni First is an international leader in the garment services industry, employing over 14,000 team partners serving 300,000 business locations in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.