Maintenance
Maintenance Technician
Reports To: Maintenance Manager
Job Status: Full Time, Salary, Contract until April 2027
Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (subject to change on occasion to accommodate weekend business level)
Work Location: On-site, Saulter & Vansco
Compensation: $50,000-$54,000, commensurate with experience
Completion Bonus: Eligible for a completion bonus upon successful completion of the contract
About Real Food For Real Kids:
Real Food for Real Kids (RFRK) is a growing company on a mission to make real food the standard rather than the exception.
A multiple award-winning company recognized for excellence and innovation, we’re a leading healthy catering company for child care centres, schools and camps. RFRK proudly serves nutritious meals and snacks to thousands of children throughout the Greater Toronto & Hamilton Area every day. We’re well-positioned for growth into new markets and planning for significant expansion over the coming years.
Our maintenance team is looking for a fantastic person who can ensure operational efficiency and minimize downtime by maintaining building systems, managing facility projects, and supporting the Maintenance & Facilities Manager. If you like the sound of us so far, keep reading to see if you have the experience and skills needed for this rewarding role!
The Opportunity
As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for assisting with the proper functioning and upkeep of the maintenance and facilities of the building systems and supporting the Maintenance & Facilities Manager. Your role will include the conducting of routine maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and performing repairs to minimize downtime and optimize operational efficiency. This position requires a strong technical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities
Facilities & Maintenance Support Responsibilities
Track and execute maintenance work orders as and when they come up with the help of the Maintenance Manager.
Assist the Maintenance Manager in managing long term facility and equipment projects
Learn, maintain, and troubleshoot building systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC-R, apertures)
Learn, maintain, and troubleshoot the building envelope
Learn, maintain, and troubleshoot production equipment and infrastructure
Periodic yard maintenance and tractor duties
After hours support responsibilities
Contractor relations, supervision and policy enforcement.
LOTO Owner/trainer
Waste Removal Coordination
Snow removal
Required Education & Experience
Excellent physical condition: able to lift heavy loads (20-50 lbs) up and down stairs
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
Very reliable
Excellent people skills
Sound judgment
Able to maintain a positive attitude when dealing with obstacles
Interested in healthy eating and living
Skills & Personal Attributes
Positive attitude, with a passion to get things done right!
Understanding of food safety
Hard-working
Punctual with a strong attendance record
Can work both independently and on a team
Ability to shift focus and priorities when instructed
Attention to cleanliness
Ability to read, write and speak English
Above average driving skills; excels at driving efficiently and safely
Nice-to-haves
Electrical Certification or experience
Plumbing Certification or experience
Role Specific Competencies
Dependability
Quality & Safety
Accomaintenuntability
Detail Oriented
Teamwork
Building Relationships
Adaptability
Description of physical demands and work environment
This position is generally quite labour intensive and requires being on your feet, on the production floor, for up to 90% of the time. 10% of the time would then be dedicated to paperwork/computer work. There will be constant exposure to environmental conditions with varying transitional temperatures. Regular lifting of products, up to 50lbs, with repetitive motion can be expected. Proper lifting techniques and use of equipment…