Maintenance Technician

About the role

This role involves performing repairs and maintenance to the building and equipment. Key responsibilities include routine maintenance and repairs on equipment such as heating and a/c units, blowers, scrubbers, jaw crushers, and ring mills; general building maintenance tasks like replacing light bulbs, ceiling tiles, and painting; light plumbing and carpentry work; welding; working with contractors and/or suppliers; being available for on-call projects; possessing a valid driver's license for department-related errands; and assisting with maintenance at other ALS USA sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Routine maintenance and repairs on equipment such as heating and a/c units, blowers, scrubbers; jaw crusher, and ring mills;
• General building maintenance such as replacing light bulbs, ceiling tiles and painting;
• Light plumbing and carpentry work;
• Welding;
• Work with contractors and/or suppliers;
• Be available for on-call projects;
• Must possess a valid driver’s license to go on errands for the department;
• May be required to do maintenance at other ALS USA sites as needed;
• Pick-up, transport and purchase building materials and maintenance items;
• Assists with maintaining all log books and maintenance records/schedules;
• Ability to complete unsupervised mechanical work such as: change belts, bearings, shafts, and basic equipment repairs;
• Ability to determine the requirements of a maintenance project;
• May order and arrange for supplies;
• Observes established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude;
• Metal Fabrication;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Strong command of the English language;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Excellent problem solving skills;
• Ability to work under general supervision;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Ability to exercise diplomacy and tact;
• Basic knowledge of MS office, and computerized maintenance management software.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma preferred;
• Experience in general building repairs and operations;
• Experience working with electrical systems, plumbing, pneumatics, carpentry, drywall and/or painting will be an asset;
• Forklift experience will be considered an asset.