Maintenance Lead

J.D. Irving, Limited; Town of Sussex; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental company in New Brunswick is looking for a Maintenance Lead to ensure reliable and safe operations at their facilities. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in maintenance, strong troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety. You'll manage and optimize preventive maintenance programs while working in a dynamic site environment. This role offers competitive pay, shift/overtime eligibility, and benefits, focusing on innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Benefits and retirement programs

Opportunities for meaningful improvements

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in industrial, greenhouse, agricultural, or facilities maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license and safety certifications (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to read schematics, P&IDs, and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily and weekly maintenance operations ensuring safe practices.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, communication, irrigation, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Build and manage a preventive maintenance program.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Strong organizational skills

Leadership skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical diploma

Job description

Overview

If you’re a hands-on problem solver who takes pride in preventative maintenance, safe work, and keeping equipment in top shape, Sussex Nursery would love to meet you. You’ll support greenhouse, laboratory and site operations so our team can grow healthy seedlings for the forests of tomorrow.

Maritime Innovation Lab is seeking a Maintenance Lead in Four Corners, N.B. The Maintenance Lead ensures the reliability, safety, and efficient operation of site equipment, facilities, and infrastructure while leading maintenance activities and driving continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Be a key leader ensuring safe, reliable operations across a diverse site environment.
• Work with innovative systems and contribute to predictive and preventive maintenance advancements.
• Support a growing operation focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

What We\'re Looking For

• 2+ years of experience in industrial, greenhouse, agricultural, or facilities maintenance.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical diploma preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and safety certifications (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting skills across electrical, plumbing, irrigation, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read schematics, P&IDs, and technical drawings.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with a safety-first mindset.

What\'s in It for You?

• Opportunities to drive meaningful improvements in maintenance operations.
• Work in a dynamic site environment with both indoor and outdoor responsibilities.
• Be part of a team focused on safety, reliability, and innovation.
• Competitive pay with shift/overtime eligibility
• Benefits and retirement programs

Ready to Grow Your Career?

Join Maritime Innovation Lab as our Maintenance Lead and play a key role in ensuring reliable, safe, and efficient site operations. Apply today and help shape the future of our facilities!

Responsibilities

What You\'ll Do

• Leadership & Operations - Lead daily and weekly maintenance operations, ensuring safe work practices and proper documentation.
• Troubleshooting & Repairs – Diagnose and repair electrical, communication, irrigation, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Preventive Maintenance – Build and manage a preventive maintenance program, including PM scheduling, tracking, and optimization.
• Compliance & Continuous Improvement – Ensure regulatory compliance, lead root cause analysis, improve processes, and oversee contractor/vendor relationships.
• Grounds & Equipment – Operate equipment as needed and support snow removal, sanding, mowing, and general site upkeep.