Maintenance Supervisor - UniFirst Canada (2,500 Sign On)

UniFirst; Village of Hill Spring; Presencial; CAD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

RRSP

Profit Sharing

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Employee Referral Bonuses

Descripción de la vacante

UniFirst Canada is seeking a reliable Maintenance Supervisor to ensure all facility equipment runs efficiently and to identify opportunities for process improvements. The role emphasizes on‑the‑job training within a Monday–Friday schedule and a strong safety culture.

The position requires 3+ years of equipment repair experience, 2+ years of supervision, and a 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate. Strong communication, budgeting, and leadership skills are essential for success and career

Formación

• Must be 18 years or older with valid non-commercial driver’s license.
• Pass UniFirst’s maintenance knowledge assessment.
• 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate is required.
• High school diploma or GED required; 2-year technical degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years repairing industrial processing equipment; 2 years supervising maintenance.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics; English maintenance literature.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with hand and power tools.
• Lockout/Tagout experience; HVAC and boiler knowledge preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and determine corrective action.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
• Perform basic welding for repairs of facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs and control systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on facility and production assets.
• Adhere to blueprints and schedules; follow safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Manage training, budgeting, parts management, and vendor relations in maintenance.

Conocimientos

Maintenance leadership

Blueprints reading

Microsoft Office

Hand & Power tools

Educación

4th Class Power Engineering Certificate

High school diploma or GED

2-year technical degree (preferred)

Herramientas

CMMS

Descripción del empleo

Sign on bonus - UniFirst’s Taber, AB location is now offering an incentive bonus for $2,500 new hires. The following guidelines must be met to be eligible:

• New hire must reach 90 days of employment to receive the full incentive bonus.
• New hire must abide by UniFirst’s 90-Day Probationary Period. This includes meeting UniFirst’s attendance and performance policy.
• New hire must not have been previously employed by UniFirst.

UniFirst Canada is seeking a reliable and hardworking Maintenance Supervisor to join our UniFirst community! As the Maintenance Supervisor you will ensure all facility equipment is efficiently functioning and identify areas to improve processes, procedures, maintenance practices and on-going training for all maintenance staff. At UniFirst we have a standard Monday - Friday work week. We have an immediate opening and provide on the job training.

What’s in it for you?

Training: Our Team Partners receive quality skills training designed to enhance their performance and assist them with their career potential and advancement.

Career Growth: You may quickly find yourself on the fast-track to success. We are a rapidly growing company offering significant avenues for personal development and growth.

Culture: Our family culture is what makes UniFirst Canada an organization that stands out from the rest.

Diversity: At UniFirst Canada, you'll find an environment packed with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds because we believe it takes many kinds of people to make us successful.

Pay & Benefits:

On the job training & great hourly pay + RRSP, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Direct Payroll Deposit, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.

What you’ll be doing:

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and determine corrective action by checking blueprints, schematics, repair manuals and parts catalogs.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Performing basic welding activities to effect repairs on facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and associated control systems.
• Perform and assign all preventive maintenance on facility and production assets.
• Follow blueprints, schematics, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications using a documented schedule.
• Perform boiler chemical and wastewater pre-treatment system testing, record results in logbooks / computer systems and make necessary chemical adjustments as required.
• Manage and assign all equipment maintenance, including repairs which cannot be completed during standard hours.
• Assume responsibility for all shifts in the maintenance department.
• Oversee and implement all maintenance related regulatory and environmental compliance requirements.
• Assume responsibility for all aspects of safety within the maintenance department.
• Perform Confined Space and Lockout / Tagout procedures where appropriate.
• Monitor the training status of technicians and provide time for required training as needed.
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Partner with the Production Manager to develop, manage and maintain budget for building, equipment, capital expenditures and parts/labor.
• Train and develop maintenance partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned by location management.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• Must be 18 years of age or older with valid non-commercial driver’s license.
• Must pass UniFirst’s maintenance knowledge assessment to be eligible for employment.
• 4th Class Power Engineering Certificaterequired
• High school diploma or GED required. Two-year technical degree in an appropriate background preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment required. Applicable military experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience supervising maintenance personnel is preferred.
• Maintenance administration experience including planning, scheduling, budgeting, negotiating, parts management, vendor management, maintenance management systems is required
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics required.
• Ability to read and understand maintenance literature printed in English required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
• Experience using Hand & Power tools required.
• Lockout/Tagout experience required.
• HVAC experience, general boiler knowledge, and basic welding equipment knowledge is preferred.
• Certification applicable to reliability is preferred, such as CPMM, CMRP, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.
• Ability to work overtime as needed is required.

Disclaimer Statement:

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with a job. It is intended to be only a general description of principal requirements common to positions of this type.

About UniFirst

The fabric of UniFirst is woven from its very unique family culture where our Team Partners enjoy a small company feel while taking advantage of the resources and stability that come with being a 2 billion-dollar organization.
UniFirst is an international leader in the $18 billion-dollar garment services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team.

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility

UniFirst is committed to equity, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of employment.

We provide equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination or harassment on any ground protected under applicable Canadian human rights legislation, including race, colour, national or ethnic origin, Indigenous identity, creed or religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, disability, genetic characteristics, pardoned conviction, or any other protected ground.

Accommodation During Recruitment

UniFirst is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during any part of the application process due to a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email through our EthicsFirst portal at UniFirst.ethicspoint.com. You may also call the EthicsFirst Hotline at to let us know the nature of your request.

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