Highline Vision and Values:
Passionately nourish people, community and environment, through embracing our core values which include: We do the right thing, always. We lead the way. We are fanatical about quality. We are transparent in our relationships. We always consider the human element. We embrace diversity and inclusion.
Position Summary:
Responsible for providing daily maintenance operations for the farm, prioritizing major and minor repairs to minimize production downtime. Responsible for training new Maintenance associates; PM’s, repairs, troubleshooting farm equipment and safe operation of equipment. Supports the farm by providing new installations and restorations to equipment and/or buildings, implementing efficiencies to reduce or minimize breakdowns, and ensuring timely repairs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Has knowledge of all farm operations, equipment, and maintenance responsibilities
- Has low voltage electrical experience and knowledge; completes minor electrical jobs
- Performs minor and major repairs on buildings and equipment unsupervised including, but not limited to, welding, replacing, and repairing parts, hydraulics, pneumatics, low voltage electrical, and equipment, buildings and facilities
- Trains new maintenance associates on PM’s, repairs, troubleshooting farm equipment and safe operation of equipment.
- Completes preventative maintenance duties and completes checklists as assigned
- Performs operational checks on boilers as scheduled (L, K only) and cropping room checks after case days (verifies safety of catwalks, front of room, trays, straightens legs, etc.)
- Assists in evaluating jobs and determines requirements
- May operate a computer which controls and monitors mechanical equipment and utility systems
- Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required
- Assists and supports contractors
- Assists in verifying that smoke detectors and fire extinguishers are operable, as requested
- Assists maintenance personnel with major and minor repairs
- Performs building upkeep, including shop cleaning, painting, removing garbage, etc.
- Performs occasional grounds keeping as required
- Installs, repairs and inspects air bags and air handling systems in each room for damage
- Constructs catwalks and front of rooms as needed
- Observes and reports any issues on farm
- Able to come in after hour call-ins
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must be eligible to work in Canada
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Ten to fifteen years of experience in building and mechanical equipment maintenance/repair preferred
- Experience and/or education/training in pneumatic controls, welding, hydraulics, farm equipment is an asset.
Earnings & Benefits:
- Overtime
- Extended Health & Dental and Vision
- Life insurance and Dependent Life Insurance, STD
- Paid Vacation time
- Safety shoe reimbursement
- Discounts on Gym Membership, Cell Phone, Insurance and of mushrooms
Location of work:
- 506 Mersea Road 5, Leamington ON N8H 3V5 (primarily)
- 2646 Division Road N, Kingsville ON N9Y 2E5
How to Apply:
Vacancy: 2
*This position is currently vacant*
Highline encourages applications from all qualified candidates. When requested Highline will accommodate people with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment, assessment and hiring process.
3 Levels of Maintenance Technician based on the necessary skills and experience.
Level 1 - $32.00/hour
Level 2 - $34.00/hour
Level 3 - $36.00/hour
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $32.00-$36.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Have you been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted?
- Declaration: I hereby certify that the facts set forth in my employment application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if employed, any falsified statements shall be considered sufficient cause for dismissal.
Licence/Certification:
- Driver's License (required)
Work Location: In person
