Maintenance Utility Person

at  UniFirst

Our Team is Kind of a Big Deal!
UniFirst Canada is seeking a reliable and hardworking Maintenance Utility Person to join our UniFirst community. As a Team Partner in the Maintenance Department, you will be assisting with maintaining the location building and equipment systems by performing assigned tasks such as, but not limited to: basic maintenance and plant utility functions, loading and unloading deliveries, painting, operating industrial equipment and Company vehicles (upon obtaining and meeting appropriate DOT and Company requirements), and plant cleaning / blowdowns in accordance with all Company safety policies and approved maintenance procedures. At UniFirst Canada we have a standard Monday - Friday work week. We have an immediate opening and provide on the job training.
What’s in it for you?

PAY & BENEFITS:

On the job training & great hourly pay + RRSP, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Direct Payroll Deposit, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.
What you’ll be doing: Uses common tools to perform plant cleaning operations, this includes but not limited to: floor scrubbers, lint and dust removal devices, outside rubbish removal, equipment cleaning, and pit / trench screen cleaning. Perform miscellaneous painting tasks throughout the plant or outside on facility grounds. Operate powered industrial forklifts / lifts throughout the facility to assist in relocating materials. Performs basic plumbing functions. Loads and unloads trucks to assist with production, shipping, and receiving activities. May perform various levels of facilities upkeep including landscaping, snow removal, and other removal operations. Perform light equipment maintenance tasks such as cleaning and replacement, trench screen cleaning, lint and dust blowdown of facilities and equipment, fluid level checks, light bulb replacement, ceiling tile replacement, cart cleaning and repair, and pressure washing after appropriate training from UniFirst. Upon proper training and certification, may be called upon to operate Company vehicles, such as shuttle trucks or route trucks, perform wastewater pretreatment system testing, chemistry adjustments to maintain regulatory requirements, and perform other light maintenance tasks in the wastewater pretreatment area as required and recording results in logbooks. Performs all other duties as assigned by location management. Qualifications
What we’re looking for: High school diploma or GED required. Must be 18 years of age or older with valid non-commercial driver’s license. Ability to work independently with little or no supervision. Must be able to operate powered industrial equipment (forklifts, floor scrubbers, scissor lifts) and other similar tools as required. Experience using basic hand and power tools is required. Ability to read, comprehend and interpret procedures and instructions. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from co-workers and managers. Ability to work overtime as needed is required.
Disclaimer Statement: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with a job. It is intended to be only a general description of principal requirements common to positions of this type.
About UniFirst
The fabric of UniFirst is woven from its very unique family culture where our Team Partners enjoy a small company feel while taking advantage of the resources and stability that come with being a 2 billion-dollar organization.
UniFirst is an international leader in the $18 billion-dollar garment services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team.
UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws

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