Maintenance Technician

Pure-Flavor; Canada; On-site; CAD 26,174 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Pure Flavor Farms LP in Canada is seeking a Maintenance Technician to inspect, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on building and electrical/mechanical equipment across multiple locations, including a greenhouse and refrigerated warehouse.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, a 2‑year technical certification in electrical or mechanical training, at least 1 year of related experience, strong tool skills, and good communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education or trade school preferred.
• Two-year technical certification in electrical or mechanical training preferred.
• Minimum of one year of maintenance technician experience in manufacturing or production.
• Experience with hand and power tools, machinery and conveyors; understanding of manufacturing processes and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, PrimusGFS, health and safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and with others; detail-oriented with strong accountability.
• Good communication and computer skills; MS Office.
• Willingness to travel; on-call and varied hours.
• Work environment across refrigerated and greenhouse locations; noise levels can be loud.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on building and equipment; identify safety risks.
• Respond to maintenance calls, troubleshoot, and complete work orders promptly.
• Record maintenance tasks and work orders.
• Maintain inventory of materials, supplies, tools, and spare parts; report usage and suggest re-orders.
• Coordinate with Food Safety for record keeping and procedures.
• Ensure preventative maintenance and end-of-life replacement plans for assets.
• Assist in scheduling and contracting for outsourced maintenance; assist in invoicing.
• Assist in equipment development, maintenance, and repairs.
• Adhere to industry standards and waste disposal procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year technical certification in electrical or mechanical training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Pure Flavor Farms LP is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers committed to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor™ to communities everywhere. Built on generations of expertise, we are the next generation of growers—strategically located throughout North America and focused on quality, flavor, and serving our retail and foodservice customers.

With a dedicated, energetic, and highly skilled workforce, we offer a progressive, vibrant organization where you can advance your career, master your skills, and grow alongside us.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on building and electrical and mechanical equipment; identify damage and resolve safety risks.
• Respond to maintenance calls, troubleshoot, and complete work orders in a timely manner.
• Record equipment and preventative maintenance tasks and work orders.
• Maintain inventory of materials, supplies, tools, and spare parts and report usage; suggest re-orders to personnel with authority.
• Coordinate with members of the Food Safety department to ensure proper record keeping and compliance with Food Safety processes and procedures.
• Ensure preventative maintenance and end-of-life replacement plans for building and equipment assets are followed.
• Support scheduling of equipment and service contractors for outsourced equipment maintenance and record keeping of services performed, supporting invoicing verification and processing.
• Assist in equipment development, maintenance, and repairs.
• Adhere to industry standards and waste disposal procedures set forth by regulatory agencies.
• Other core expectations as defined by the company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education or trade school preferred.
• A two-year technical certification in electrical or mechanical training is preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a maintenance technician role in a manufacturing or production environment required.
• Proven operating experience with hand and power tools, machinery and conveyor systems; general understanding of manufacturing processes, quality standards, equipment operations and safety requirements.
• Commitment to adhere to and experience in statutory and legislative standards, Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety, HACCP, PrimusGFS.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with keen attention to detail and task-related accuracy, as well as consistent follow-through skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal instruction and high accountability, while also able to work with others.
• Sound analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills; strong math skills.
• Computer skills; basic understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; on-call and holiday availability, ability, and willingness to travel.
• This job operates across multiple locations and environments, ranging from a refrigerated warehouse (45–55°F) to a greenhouse operation (80–100°F). The noise level can be loud due to packaging machinery and forklift operation.
• Role occasionally uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Specific vision capabilities required; employee may work in front of a computer, standing or sitting for extended periods.
• Role frequently requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, use hands to handle or feel product or packaging, and reach with hands and arms.
• The position frequently involves lifting up to 30 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Compensation & Benefits

This position offers an hourly wage range of $19–$30 CAD, with final compensation varying based on experience, skills, internal equity, and location. In addition, Pure Flavor offers a competitive total rewards package, including company-sponsored benefits, RRSP matching, and paid time off.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, submit your resume to Pure Flavor today.

Pure Flavor is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment for all individuals, including candidates and employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable accessibility and accommodation legislation, including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in Canada and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the United States. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact our Human Resources department.