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Maintenance Technician I - UniFirst Canada

Location:

Taber, Alberta

Job ID

2405881

Our Team is Kind of a Big Deal!

UniFirst Canada is seeking a reliable and hardworking Maintenance Tech I to join our UniFirst team. As a Team Partner in the Maintenance Department, you will handle repairs, maintenance, installation and troubleshooting of industrial equipment, systems, and components, both indoor and outdoor facility and equipment, including but not limited to: large capacity washers, dryers, pneumatic and steam systems, convey system and boilers. 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:

·Utilize hand/power tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, precision measurement tools, and electronic testing devices.

·Ensure safe operation of machinery, mechanical electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and components.

·Follow blueprints, schematics, operation manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications.

·Troubleshoot sources of equipment problems through observation and use of precision measuring and testing instruments.

·Perform boiler chemical and wastewater pre-treatment system testing, record results in logbooks / computer systems and make necessary chemical adjustments as required

·Perform daily and weekly safety checks on boilers and make necessary repairs as required.

·Perform Lockout/Tagout and Confined Space procedures where appropriate.

·Record and analyze meter readings of utilities in long and take corrective actions when necessary.

·Perform daily and weekly location/system safety checks and follow up to address concerns.

·Inspect motor, belts, fluid levels, replace filters and perform other maintenance actions in accordance with maintenance procedures.

·Inspect, clean and lubricate shafts, bearings gears and other equipment parts in accordance with work procedures and technical manual.

·Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System for all repair and preventive maintenance activities.

·Respond to emergency alarms and assist with other maintenance personnel with emergency and non-emergency repairs.

·Perform other duties as assigned by location management.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• High school and/or GED is required.

• Two-year technical degree in an appropriate background is preferred.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Valid non-commercial driver’s license and a safe driving record are required.

• Knowledgeable in maintenance equipment.

• A minimum of 6 months’ work experience repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment is required. Applicable military experience will be considered.

• Ability to read blueprints and schematics is required.

• Ability to read and understand maintenance literature printed in English is required.

• Basic computer and Microsoft Office skills are required.

• Lockout / Tagout experience is required.

• Prior welding experience including MIG, TIG, ARC, cutting, and brazing is preferred.

• Experience with formalized safety programs is preferred.

• Prior experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is preferred.

• HVAC experience and boiler knowledge preferred.

• 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.

UniFirst is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to TalentAcquisition@unifirst.com or call to let us know the nature of your request.

UniFirst Recruiters and/or representatives will not ask job seekers to provide personal financial information when submitting a job application. Please be vigilant as such requests for information may be fraudulent.

UniFirst is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to TalentAcquisition@unifirst.com or

call 800-347-7888 to let us know the nature of your request.

UniFirst Recruiters and/or representatives will not ask job seekers to provide personal financial information when submitting a job application. Please be vigilant as such requests for information may be fraudulent.