Maintenance - Maintenance Technician

Real Food For Real Kids; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits starting Day 1

Wellness Spending Account

Eight Wellness Days per year

Learning & development stipend

Job summary

Real Food for Real Kids in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the Maintenance & Facilities Manager and ensure reliable facility operations. This on-site role at Saulter & Vansco involves routine upkeep, troubleshooting, and project support to minimize downtime and optimize production efficiency.

The successful candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, physical stamina, and excellent communication skills, with a focus on safety and teamwork in a growing

Qualifications

• Excellent physical condition; able to lift 20–50 lbs
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Very reliable
• Excellent people skills
• Sound judgment
• Positive attitude and ability to stay constructive under obstacles
• Reading/writing/speaking English proficient

Responsibilities

• Maintain building systems and production equipment to minimize downtime
• Track and execute maintenance work orders with the Maintenance Manager
• Assist in managing long-term facility and equipment projects
• Troubleshoot plumbing, electrical, HVAC-R, and building envelope systems
• Provide after-hours support and contractor oversight
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and compliance in a fast-paced production environment

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reliability

Excellent people skills

Sound judgment

English proficiency

Positive attitude

Attention to cleanliness

Teamwork

Driving skills

Job description

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 provided is essential to prevent injury. We may require you to work outside of your core work hours on occasion.

Working at RFRK comes with other perks too:

Benefits & Savings Programs

• Comprehensive benefits starting on Day 1, inclusive of a Health Spending Account and a Wellness Spending Account
• Access to virtual Healthcare Professionals through our 24/7 dedicated Employee Assistance Program
• Fuel your day with the healthy, delicious food we proudly make, served daily in our staff cafeteria
• Real Rewards for Great Work - Recognize your coworkers and receive peer shout-outs through our recognition platform, where points can be redeemed for gift cards

We Value Fresh Minds

• Generous vacation time to support a healthy work-life balance
• Eight Wellness Days each year, giving you the flexibility to rest, recharge, and take care of yourself

Continuous Growth

• Annual learning & development stipend to support your professional growth
• Exciting career opportunities within a mission-driven organization
• Mentorship program designed to support your career development and long-term success

This position is being advertised because the role is currently vacant and requires staffing. As required under Ontario’s employment-standards regulations, this publicly advertised posting is for an existing vacancy. Interested applicants are welcome to submit their application for consideration.

Real Food for Real Kids is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and at all levels of our organization. We strongly encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Please note: As part of our recruitment process, we use automated tools and artificial intelligence technologies to assist with application review. These tools are used to support, not replace, the hiring team’s evaluation of your qualifications and fit for the role.