Maintenance Worker

Alsco Canada Corporation; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent industrial services company in Ontario is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform preventative maintenance on industrial textile processing equipment. The ideal candidate will possess mechanical aptitude and be proficient in using power tools. This position offers health and dental benefits along with a competitive hourly wage.

Benefits

Health and Dental Benefits

Registered Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Demonstrates adequate mechanical aptitude.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Must be a team player with enthusiasm and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic maintenance duties and preventive maintenance.
• Assists in problem resolution to minimize equipment downtime.
• Follows safety rules and policies at all times.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Proficient in using power and hand tools

Verbal and written communication skills in English

Basic math skills

Time management skills

Team player

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Overview

The Maintenance Worker is responsible for regular preventative maintenance of large industrial textile processing equipment, as well as facility maintenance. Assists the Maintenance Technician and / or Chief Engineer as required. This position reports to the Chief Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic maintenance duties, including monitoring oil levels and performing regular preventative maintenance of grease fittings, lint traps, shaker screen barrels, limited electrical troubleshooting.
• Assists in problem resolution in an effort to minimize equipment downtime.
• Looks for opportunities to continually improve maintenance processes.
• Works with all plant personnel in a cooperative and professional manner.
• Strictly adheres to all safety rules, policies and procedures required by Alsco, law, and what is recognized as common practice in the industry.
• Ensures work is performed safely and efficiently.
• Follows written and verbal instructions and performs other tasks as directed by supervision.
• Complies with all Federal, State and local laws.

Additional Functions

• May work with and support other branch personnel as required by supervision.
• Drive and pick up parts, transport equipment, parts, etc.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate adequate mechanical aptitude.
• Proficient in the proper use of power and hand tools.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English, ability to comprehend and follow direction, perform basic math, good time management and team member skills.
• Must be a team player with enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work well done; self-starter dedicated to continual quality improvement.

Education

• High school graduate or equivalency preferred.

Typical Physical Activity

• Standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, kneeling, working in confined areas, reaching overhead, driving a forklift, grasping, moving equipment, pushing, pulling, moving loaded carts weighing up to 500 lbs, lifting and carrying up to 100 lbs, reading, writing, speaking, hearing.

Typical Environmental Conditions

• Inside and outside areas of a typical industrial laundry facility, which includes working with and around large machinery, variations in temperature, noise, odors, humidity, lint and dust, in general offices or on outside grounds.

Compensation

• 23.00 to $24.00 per hour pay based on experience
• Health and Dental Benefits provided by employer.
• Registered Pension Plan provided by employer.

The Maintenance Worker must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and / or skills required of personnel so classified.