Maintenance Specialist

PRT Growing Services Ltd.; Pitt Meadows; Hybrid; CAD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

House at 50% rent

Frost protection program

Snow event readiness

Job summary

PRT Hybrid in Pitt Meadows, BC is hiring a full-time Maintenance Specialist to repair and maintain our nursery facilities, equipment, vehicles and buildings. You will apply safety awareness, assess requirements, and work with management to outsource when needed.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, valid driver's license, 3+ years in maintenance including carpentry and basic welding, and strong problem-solving, organization, and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 3+ years in a maintenance role including carpentry and basic welding.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with MS Office.”

Responsibilities

• Uphold safety and compliance to WorksafeBC regulations.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and inventory for vehicles and nursery systems.
• Lead capital improvement projects and coordinate with contractors.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement within the team.

Skills

High school diploma

Driver’s license

Maintenance experience

Independence

Communication

Judgment

Organization

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

From a humble beginning in 1988 with six nurseries, PRT has grown into North America's largest grower of forest seedlings, having grown over 6 billion trees. With 27 Nurseries & 14 Seed Orchards across the US and Canada, we annually cultivate over 630 million high-quality seedlings, playing a vital role in reforestation and sustainable forestry. We're driven by a passion for environmental stewardship and a commitment to nurturing relationships, driving excellence, and fostering a people-first mindset, all to make a difference for a greener future.

Company Description

From a humble beginning in 1988 with six nurseries, PRT has grown into North America's largest grower of forest seedlings, having grown over 6 billion trees. With 27 Nurseries & 14 Seed Orchards across the US and Canada, we annually cultivate over 630 million high-quality seedlings, playing a vital role in reforestation and sustainable forestry. We're driven by a passion for environmental stewardship and a commitment to nurturing relationships, driving excellence, and fostering a people-first mindset, all to make a difference for a greener future.

Here's What You Can Expect When You Join PRT

• Competitive Compensation & Financial Growth: Earn a competitive annual salary with opportunities to build your financial future with our matching RSP.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Take care of yourself and your family with our extended health, vision, and dental coverage, along with paid vacation and holidays.
• Career Development & Learning: Grow your skills and advance your career with personalized guidance and a learning-focused culture that prioritizes continuous development.
• Stable, Inclusive & Collaborative Environment: Join a year-round stable company where your voice matters in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Make a Difference for the Planet: Contribute to environmental sustainability and a passion for nature solutions

Job Description

A Day in the Life:

PRT is currently recruiting for a full-time Maintenance Specialist at PRT Hybrid in Pitt Meadows, BC. The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for the repair and maintenance of our Nursery and all things related to the farm; greenhouses, equipment, site buildings, vehicles, and everything in between. It is expected for everyday to be a little different from the last, with varying tasks and challenges. The Maintenance Specialist will have a high level of safety awareness and be competent in assessing the safety requirements needed to complete projects while minimizing risk to the crops being produced. The Maintenance Specialist understands what tasks can be performed within their wheelhouse and works with management to outsource or bring in experts when required. Candidates may be interviewed and tested to assess their skill, ability, competence, and efficiency for this position.

Key Accountabilities Of The Maintenance Specialist Includes

• Safety & Compliance: Uphold a culture of safety by ensuring strict adherence to WorksafeBC regulations and maintaining a clean, hazard-free work environment for all equipment and facilities.
• Asset Management & Reliability: Oversee site-wide preventative maintenance and inventory for all vehicles and nursery systems; perform emergency repairs and complex troubleshooting (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical).
• Project Coordination & Strategy: Lead capital improvement projects and outsourced contractor activities, providing data-driven insights to management for maintenance planning and budgeting.
• Team Leadership & Optimization: Drive operational excellence by setting production targets, fostering a collaborative team environment, and championing continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

Enough about us, let’s talk about you:

What YOU Bring To The Table

• High School Diploma
• Valid Driver’s License
• Minimum of 3-years’ experience in a maintenance role including carpentry and basic welding
• Ability to work independently
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• High level of sound judgment and reasoning skills
• Great organizational and record keeping skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Certificates or training in electrical, pneumatic, heavy equipment or welding and fabricating

Salary:

$28.02 -$33.65 per hour (compensation based on experience)

Accommodation

• House available at 50% of Market Rental, with the expectation that :
• Should there be any after hours repairs required of a critical nature they be attended to promptly.
• Participation in the “Frost Protection” Program on weekends if required April/May.
• Be available in “Snow Events” ensuring all heating in greenhouses is operational.

Additional Information

We embrace openness and different perspectives to challenge conventional approaches and continuously improve our company’s performance and progress. We believe that diversity of thought helps us drive innovation, make better decisions, achieve effective stewardship of our business and enable our people to thrive.

We encourage you to connect with us at [e-mail] for more information about our accessible workplace, including disability accommodation for the recruitment process and beyond.