Facilities Technician

**Facilities Technician**(12 months Contract )**

**Job location: Bradford, Onsite**
**Employment type: Temporary Employment**

**Hours: 40 Hours per week**

**Salary : $ 26 CAD Per/ Hour**

**A little about us**

Hi, we’re Aurora Cannabis, and we’re so excited to meet you
We’re a global cannabis company driven by our passion to help people improve their lives. We have a diverse team who bring their best every day so Aurora can be the cannabis provider of choice for patients and consumers. We love our work, and we especially love our high quality, innovative brands that make up the Aurora family - from Aurora, Aurora Drift, San Rafael ’71 and Whistler.
Our people combined with our collective passion for the industry is what makes Aurora a special place to work and defines what we call our “A-Team”. We are a high-performing team of cannabis experts, innovators, and champions, that work, learn and win together. We think **BIG**, act **BOLD** and execute with **PURPOSE** in all that we do, and will stop at nothing to cultivate the ultimate cannabis experience for our community.

**Job summary**

The **Facilities Technician**is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the facilities at 100 Reagens Industrial Parkway and 105 Reagens Industrial Parkway in Bradford, ON. This role involves performing a variety of maintenance tasks to ensure the safety, functionality, and aesthetics of the facilities, contributing to a safe and efficient working environment.

**In this role you will be responsible for**:
1. **Routine Maintenance**:Perform routine maintenance tasks, including but not limited to HVAC filter change, plumbing, electrical systems, and general building repairs such as floor patch/repair, wall painting, installation/removal work.

2. **Equipment Inspection**:Conduct regular inspections of equipment and systems to identify and address issues proactively.

3. **Repair and Troubleshooting**:Diagnose and repair malfunctioning equipment, systems, or structures, and troubleshoot issues reported by staff.

4. **Safety Compliance**:Ensure facilities comply with safety and environmental regulations, implementing necessary measures to maintain a safe working environment. Experienced working at heights, fall arrest/harness, crane lift for lifting supplies/equipment to elevated platform/rooftop.

5. **Custodial Duties**:Assist with basic custodial duties such as cleaning common areas and exterior building perimeter, restrooms, and maintaining a tidy appearance of the facilities. Attend to roof leaks and install diverter/tarp to collect water under an active leak.

6. **Security Support**:Collaborate with security personnel to implement and maintain security measures for the facilities.

7. **Emergency Response**:Respond promptly to emergency situations, participating in drills and ensuring preparedness for unforeseen incidents.

8. **Documentation**:Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment inspections, and repairs. Must have knowledge and experience with CMMS software for receiving and completing corrective and preventative maintenance work.

9. **Vendor Coordination**:Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for specialized repairs/maintenance projects and regular PM work

10.**Supplies and Inventory Management**:Must be able to drive a forklift and have valid license to operate forklift, and able to operate other material handling equipment such as electric reach truck.

11. **Work Schedule**:Other duties as assigned and be able to work different shifts to meet business needs

**Accountabilities**:
**1. Facility Functionality**:Accountable for maintaining the functionality of facilities and ensuring a safe working environment.

2. **Preventive Maintenance**:Accountable for executing preventive maintenance schedules and addressing issues before they become critical.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- **Technical Skills**:Proficient in the use of tools and equipment related to facilities maintenance, including knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general repair work.
- **Problem-Solving**:Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
- **Safety Awareness**:Thorough understanding of safety protocols and the ability to promote a culture of safety within the organization.
- **Communication**:Effective communication skills to interact with staff, vendors, and management.

**Education and Experience**:

- 3+ years’ experience in Facilities type maintenance (Trades license not necessary but work experience must compensate for that)
- Comfortable with interpreting building, electrical and mechanical drawings
- Understanding of the general workflow of large scale HVAC systems
- Consider themselves a “general handyperson” as it relates to work and tools
- Able to operate both forklifts and scissor & boom lifts
- Must have valid driver’s license
- Ability to prioritize tasks and use time effectively
- Ability to establish business relatio