Maintenance - Maintenance Technician

Maintenance

Maintenance Technician

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Job Status: Full Time, Salary, Contract until April 2027

Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (subject to change on occasion to accommodate weekend business level)

Work Location: On-site, Saulter & Vansco

Compensation: $50,000-$54,000, commensurate with experience

Completion Bonus: Eligible for a completion bonus upon successful completion of the contract

About Real Food For Real Kids:

Real Food for Real Kids (RFRK) is a growing company on a mission to make real food the standard rather than the exception.

A multiple award-winning company recognized for excellence and innovation, we’re a leading healthy catering company for child care centres, schools and camps. RFRK proudly serves nutritious meals and snacks to thousands of children throughout the Greater Toronto & Hamilton Area every day. We’re well-positioned for growth into new markets and planning for significant expansion over the coming years.

Our maintenance team is looking for a fantastic person who can ensure operational efficiency and minimize downtime by maintaining building systems, managing facility projects, and supporting the Maintenance & Facilities Manager. If you like the sound of us so far, keep reading to see if you have the experience and skills needed for this rewarding role!

The Opportunity

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for assisting with the proper functioning and upkeep of the maintenance and facilities of the building systems and supporting the Maintenance & Facilities Manager. Your role will include the conducting of routine maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and performing repairs to minimize downtime and optimize operational efficiency. This position requires a strong technical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Facilities & Maintenance Support Responsibilities

• Track and execute maintenance work orders as and when they come up with the help of the Maintenance Manager.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager in managing long term facility and equipment projects
• Learn, maintain, and troubleshoot building systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC-R, apertures)
• Learn, maintain, and troubleshoot the building envelope
• Learn, maintain, and troubleshoot production equipment and infrastructure
• Periodic yard maintenance and tractor duties
• After hours support responsibilities
• Contractor relations, supervision and policy enforcement.
• LOTO Owner/trainer
• Waste Removal Coordination
• Snow removal

Required Education & Experience

• Excellent physical condition: able to lift heavy loads (20-50 lbs) up and down stairs
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Very reliable
• Excellent people skills
• Sound judgment
• Able to maintain a positive attitude when dealing with obstacles
• Interested in healthy eating and living

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Positive attitude, with a passion to get things done right!
• Understanding of food safety
• Hard-working
• Punctual with a strong attendance record
• Can work both independently and on a team
• Ability to shift focus and priorities when instructed
• Attention to cleanliness
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Above average driving skills; excels at driving efficiently and safely

Nice-to-haves

• Electrical Certification or experience
• Plumbing Certification or experience

Role Specific Competencies

• Dependability
• Quality & Safety
• Accomaintenuntability
• Detail Oriented
• Teamwork
• Building Relationships
• Adaptability

Description of physical demands and work environment

This position is generally quite labour intensive and requires being on your feet, on the production floor, for up to 90% of the time. 10% of the time would then be dedicated to paperwork/computer work. There will be constant exposure to…