Facilities Management jobs in Canada

We create solutions for the people who keep our world flowing. For over 80 years, John Brooks Company has been solving fluid handling challenges for customers in various industries/markets across Canada by providing a diverse selection of engineered products and innovative system designs, focusing on customized solutions consisting of filtration, pump, spray, and valve products.

The Industrial Mechanic Millwright will report to the Service Centre Manager. The Mechanic will be responsible for work related to the removal, dismantle, evaluation, and rebuilding of rotating equipment such as pumps, blowers, and grinders from municipal and industrial facilities/installations. This position includes both field service work along with workshop activities, with the majority of the work occurring in the Service Centre.

• Read manuals, blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine required work procedures for the dismantle, evaluation and repair of rotating equipment (pumps and blowers)
• Install bearings, align gears and shafts, attach and align motors, connect coupling and belts, perform predictive and operation maintenance using laser alignment tooling, vibrational analysis and destructive/non-destructive testing, service and repair hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and may do some tack welding, fabrication of machinery and equipment
• Operate hoisting and lifting devices such as cranes, jacks, and fork lifts during the removal and re-installation of equipment
• Install, align, dismantle, and move stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment, such as pumps and blowers
• Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities, malfunctions, and cause of failure
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on machinery
• Assemble machinery and equipment prior to installation using hand and power tools and welding equipment
• Have a complete understanding of engineering standards and specifications.
• Measure and examine parts to ensure conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers.
• Gather information and based on his/her findings/inspection, create a work scope and recommendation of repair.
• Candidate will participate in the estimate process, determining man hours for each operational step.
• Capable of performing RCA (root cause failure analysis) of equipment.
• Operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance, or set-up of machinery
• Understand the necessity of adhering to budgetary constraints.
• Meet time line and or end dates on a consistence basis.
• Available to work overtime as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of three years workshop experience
• Industrial Millwright Red Seal Certification
• Ability to read/ understand blueprints, layouts, and drawings
• Ability to make improvements or modifications to mechanical equipment with the use of the lathe, milling machine, drill press, hydraulic press, grinding equipment, band saw, cut off saw, Stick/MIG/TIG welding, oxygen/acetylene - brazing and cutting.
• Experience operating various power tools
• Hold a valid Ontario Class G Driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Must work in compliance of Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations
• Forklift operation experience (Reach and Counterbalance)
• Must have own tools

• Forklift certification (Reach and Counterbalance) – we will certify if required

Canadian founded and owned, John Brooks Company has doubled in size in the last 7 years to over 200 employees across the country. Since 1938, we have worked hard to build & nurture an entrepreneurial environment, where creative thought and initiative are encouraged; this is a place where your ideas matter! If you have a strong work-ethic, passion, and determination, we’ll provide the tools you need for success. We will help you grow so that we can continue growing.

• Competitive remuneration including base salary ($35-45/h)
• Competitive vacation
• Paid personal day program
• Generous benefits package that includes coverage for things like medical, dental, paramedical, and vision
• Company Group RRSP with employer matching
• Annual health & wellness subsidy

• The average employee tenure is 9 years
• We enjoy celebrating achievements by means of formal service awards, employee achievement awards, and milestone birthdays
• We regularly host social events and gatherings to foster togetherness and fun

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidate’s request.