Facilities Maintenance Technician

We require an GFMT Team Member who will be responsible for: 

• General maintenance and labour duties of the Starlim North America facility.
   

Additional responsibilities include:

• General facilities maintenance and repair duties including the grounds, equipment and building systems including water, sewage, refrigeration, heating.
• Daily, weekly, monthly and yearly facility preventative maintenance duties
• Regularly complete filter changes and general maintenance on the facility air handling units
• Performing minor plumbing maintenance including the repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains and replacing water filters
• Performing minor electrical maintenance such as replacement or repair of bulbs and tubes, minor appliances and cords using appropriate hand and power tools
• Performs minor painting and carpentry work
• Winter maintenance as required (salting, sanding, shovelling)                          
• Complete any inspection or maintenance checklists and records
• Perform other special or emergency cleaning duties as assigned.
• Regularly work with other departments for building/Machine upgrades
• Regularly work with outside contractors for inspections/testing/service work
• Other duties assigned by manager or team leader
• Support Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives throughout the facility, ensuring safety, housekeeping and quality standards are maintained.
   

Do you have?

• High school diploma plus an additional program related to construction or maintenance preferred
• 1 – 2 years’ experience working in facility maintenance
• Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing and carpentry
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of health & safety procedures in a manufacturing environment

Successful candidate will also have:

• Ability to carefully and efficiently clean machinery without damaging functionality                         
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills                   
• Troubleshooting and problem solving skills required                           
• Must be self-motivated, with an ability to work independently                           
• Must be customer-service oriented                      
• Good time management skills with the ability to successfully prioritize tasks                    
• Ability to use common tools                  
• A valid driver's license is required                         
• May be required to use special equipment and/or chemicals to complete some tasks                     
• Ability to perform heavy labour tasks over an extended period of time (ability to lift, push, pull loads up to 50 lbs.)                      
• May be required to stand, walk, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl while performing the essential duties of this job                       
• May require the need for overtime to support repairs                        
• Must be able to work all shifts including days, afternoons, nights, and weekends