Maintenance Technician; Leamington

Reports To:

Head Grower, Head of Maintenance

Days/

Hours:

Full time, flexibility is required as hours will vary based on the season

Compensation Type:
Hourly/Compensation to be based on experience

Location:

Heritage Farms
- Staples, Ontario

The Facility Maintenance Technician position is responsible to assist the head grower in the general maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and property structures, in addition to performing grounds maintenance at Cecelia Acres Greenhouse facility in Kingsville, Ont. All work will be done in compliance with OHSA safety rules and regulations.

• High school or equivalent (Asset)
• 1-2 years relevant experience (Required)
• Fluent in English and Spanish (Asset), spoken/written
• Forklift Certification (Asset, will train in house)
• WHIMS Training
• Legally able to work in Canada

• Active G Driver’s License
• Appropriate Certifications for the equipment in use
• Great problem-solving skills
• Solid knowledge of maintenance procedures and practices
• Knowledge of safety requirements for the appropriate equipment
• Ability to work flexible shifts in a 24/7/365-day environment
• Must provide and wear Steel-Toed Boots
• Must have Transportation

• Perform minor building, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, painting repairs and equipment repair as necessary
• Implement preventative maintenance measures
• Respond quickly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel and follow safety protocol
• Perform manual repairs when necessary (fix locks, replace windows, etc.)
• Undertake activities of pest control such as spraying insecticide
• Conduct general upkeep procedures (e.g. landscaping) and other tasks as assigned (painting, carpentry, etc.)
• Work with Lead technician to solve multifaceted problems
• Complete daily rounds along with check off sheets
• Manually repair tools as needed
• Perform other maintenance duties as requested

• The greenhouse environment can be very hot, humid, moist, or cold for most of the year
• The greenhouse environment may have bees, bugs, and pests
• Working both independently and with a team
• Ability to communicate with all organizational levels is essential

• Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00-$28.00 per hour

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person