Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for conducting general installation, maintenance, and repairs of all company machinery and equipment within the facility, including any maintenance or repairs of the building or property. The Maintenance Technician works in a safe, effective and efficient manner in compliance with the Company policies, procedures and all legislative requirements.

Core competencies include:

• Communication
• Focus on Working Safely
• Team Work
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Ethics and Integrity
• Analytical

Flex-N-Gate Training Requirements include:

• CHRF.00003 New Employee Orientation
• Competent Person/Due Diligence
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods
• Light Curtain Maintenance Procedure
• CMS – CR1, PCPMTH
• Confined Space Entry
• CSA Z142.02 Std. For Press Operation
• Monitoring & Measuring
• Hazardous Waste Storage & Disposal
• Storm Water Management (Optional)
• Air Emissions (Optional)
• Control of Hazardous Materials
• Hazardous Waste Disposal and Waste Manifest Processing
• Handling of Waste Oils & Oily Material
• Specific Facility Standards Training
• Fire Watch Procedures
• First Aid/CPR Training (Optional)
• Lockout / Tag-Out Training
• Crane Theory Training (Optional)
• Lift Truck Theory
• ISO14001 EMS Management Training
• Machine Guarding
• Maintenance Management System
• Equipment Maintenance
• Scissor Lift
• Workplace Inspection Training
• Quality Management Systems - CQAM. 00001 QM Systems Manual
• IATF/ISO Related Training

Job duties include:

• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Review stock inventory of spare parts, equipment and materials.
• Inspect certain areas of the facility to ensure good housekeeping and safety provisions are adhered to.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Be knowledgeable in the use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Involved in all aspects of building maintenance requirements for all new construction, renovations or updates to current systems.
• Coordinate and monitor contractor activities for projects as needed.
• Work with site-wide building maintenance to ensure compliance to any construction, renovation or updates.
• Update and maintain documentation as required.
• Support department management, project managers and consultants as required.
• Adhere to Purchasing Department policies / procedures.
• Complete all necessary reports and records related to the department as required.
• Drive Flex-N-Gate, Ventra Co. vehicles, as required.
• Painting and decorating of the interior and exterior surfaces as required.
• Adhere to departmental procedures and systems, e.g., "systems for preventative maintenance", "maintenance requisitions", scheduled work and continued quality improvement/risk management programs.
• Participate in minor construction work, e.g., dismantling and erecting walls, finish carpentry work, pouring concrete, etc.
• Use computers, as required.
• Troubleshoot and maintain various electrical components, appliances and equipment in accordance with pertinent codes, the preventative maintenance program and departmental procedures.
• Responsible for the install, and repair plumbing fixtures, piping, and related equipment.
• Perform mechanical and preventative maintenance work on equipment as per preventative maintenance manual, e.g., circulating pumps, air handling systems, refrigeration, etc.
• Recognize safety concerns and alert supervision/management.
• Responsible for snow removal and ice safety, as required.
• Responsible for landscaping and the overall esthetic look of Flex-N-Gate, Ventra property.
• The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005.
• The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Quality Management System (QMS) as stated in CQAM.00001 – Corporate Quality Manual.
• Must be prepared to be on call during off-shift hours and weekends.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.

Requirements include:

• Community College in a related field
• Five years in a mechanical/electrical capacity as a tradesman or;
• Five years related industrial repair/maintenance experience.
• Highly motivated; able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and/or in writing.
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
• Ability to independently seek out and suggest downtime reduction activities and projects.
• Exhibit responsibility, flexibility and dependability.
• Ability to perform small repairs (e.g. caulking, replacing washers, and replacing light fixtures).
• Knowledge of local, provincial and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances and legislation.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to interpret and implement Company policies and procedures.
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Able to communicate effectively in both verbally and in writing.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft computer software (e.g. Excel, Word, etc.) and email, CAD, electrical control and PLC software is an asset.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot.
• Possess ISO TS14001 knowledge.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Work conditions include:

• 24 hour / 7 day per week availability may be required
• Physical ability to lift up to 75lb
• Travel to the site, and off-site locations, as required
• Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses, harness, etc
• Hazards associated with the trade
• Work both indoors and outdoors
• Will be exposed to construction sites and industrial machinery