Maintenance Technician

**Maintenance Technician**

Nature Fresh Farms is a Leamington-based greenhouse company with facilities in Leamington, ON and Delta, OH. Our company and its innovative, dynamic team is expanding every day, growing new plant varieties and introducing cutting-edge ideas and practices to the fresh produce industry. However, at Nature Fresh, we don’t just grow plants - we also grow people. Our team is passionate about bringing the highest quality products to consumers, but it is also committed to creating an inspiring, diverse, and team-oriented workplace environment that everyone can enjoy. Nature Fresh Farms is a recognized leader within the greenhouse farming industry - join our team and help us continue to grow

We are currently looking to fill a permanent, full-time Maintenance Technician position for our Farms location in Leamington, ON.

**Job Details**:
The Maintenance employees are responsible for working on their assigned tickets and keeping the farm in good and safe working condition. General maintenance tasks include but are not limited to building repairs & maintenance, equipment repairs & maintenance and troubleshooting building systems.

**Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to**:

- Checking work orders on ConnectWise, prioritizing their work orders with the assistance of the Maintenance Manager, and closing them when completed.
- Accurately updating and closing work orders as completed.
- Troubleshoot and complete routine repairs, general maintenance, and preventative maintenance, such as: installation and maintenance of machines and equipment, emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment as well as scheduled maintenance repairs as directed.
- Regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and facilities as directed.
- Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
- Perform a variety of plumbing, maintenance around the farm as required. i.e., fixing leaks in bathrooms/lunchrooms, irrigation leaks in the greenhouse, repairing scissor carts for greenhouse.
- Use a variety of hand and power tools, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
- Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and any unusual issues to the Maintenance Manager.
- Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
- Request parts from tool crib as required for machinery or anything that is requiring repair.
- Borrow and return tools/supplies from the Tool Crib as needed.
- Provide support in the greenhouse with crop cleanout.
- Additional duties as assigned.

**Job Requirements**:

- 3+ years Millwright or general farm maintenance experience are assets.
- Welding experience is an asset.
- Experience using hand and electrical tools.
- Ability to read and understand work orders and other types of reports.
- Ability to read manuals and drawings is an asset.
- Basic math abilities required.
- Ability to analyze and reason problems and issues, attention to detail.
- Must have great written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be safety conscientious and be able to keep work area tidy.
- Must be handy and capable of utilizing tools.
- Willing to commit to continuous learning.

**Working Conditions**:

- Some confidentiality in regard to company-related matters
- Multi-tasking, time management and prioritizing are essential.
- Able to work independently but also a good team player.
- The Maintenance employee is expected to report to work from Monday-Saturday with the possibility of after hours or on call.
- The warehouses/greenhouses may be hot, humid or cold at any time of the year.
- A valid driver’s licence is required.
- Exposure to pests in the greenhouse
- Safety shoes required.
- Travel from one location to the next or phase to phase may be required.
- Working at heights may be required.

**Physical Requirements**
- The Maintenance employee will be required to do some heavy lifting, digging etc. It would be beneficial to be physically fit.

**Salary**:Based on experience.