Maintenance Technician

at  Brookdale Treeland Nurseries

Position: Maintenance Technician
SUMMARY: The Maintenance tech reports directly to the Operations Manager at BTN Niagara and is responsible for effectively executing day-to-day maintenance activities. This is a full-time year-round position with regular hours typically 5 days per week, and additional hours/weekends as required. BTN strives for a team environment where every individual is important to the Organization. As SG, you are responsible for setting a good working example, directly contributing to a positive work environment. It is imperative that a strong working relationship exists with Distribution, Growing, Finishing and Production. Great communication and cooperation ability between departments.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Fast decision-making skills to resolve time-critical issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English)
• Thorough understanding of both BTN policies as well as the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Able to work in a large and diverse workforce, busy multi-operational facility
• Able to work weekends during peak season (Oct/Nov; April/May)
• Able to lift to 75lbs
• G driver’s license: D-class license is an asset
• Welding is an asset
• Possess good math skill level. Add, subtract, multiply & divide.
• Understanding of proper lifting procedures
• Ability to work in fluctuating indoor/outdoor temperatures & conditions.
• Ability to walk freely, bend, kneel, and turn free of restriction.
• Must be able to drive tow motors
• Must be able to tolerate hot, uncomfortable conditions while wearing Personal Protective Equipment during warm weather

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school Diploma Required
• Post Secondary preferred
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanen

• Assist with repairs on company machinery, equipment, or appliances.
• Assist with repairs and maintenance of buildings including structural/carpentry, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
• Assist with repairs and maintenance of irrigation systems and grow-house equipment
• Inspect the facility and keep open communication with the Maintenance team
• Follow instructions and directions from the Operations Manager
• Keep workspace cleaned and organized
• Facility overall maintenance (i.e. snow removal, grounds keeping)