Maintenance Technician

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**Shift**: 11:30 pm-7:30 am Sunday to Thursday
Maintenance Tech - Mechanic - Position
**Position Summary**:
This position is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the building and equipment. This position will ensure the safe and efficient operation of the automated storage and retrieval system.
**What We Offer**:
**- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
- FULL flex benefits program
- Company matching RRSP
- Family culture
- Advancement opportunities
- Profit Sharing
- 125 year, family owned and operated company history

**Specific Responsibilities and Functions**:

- Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs to all warehouse equipment including but not limited to fork lifts, dock levelers, restraints, overhead doors, high speed doors, HVAC systems, water heaters, compressed air systems, fire suppression systems and conventional racking.
- Perform scheduled preventative and predictive maintenance and provide maintenance support for the automated storage and retrieval systems.
- Respond to emergency situations and support all operations of the building and automations systems.
- Cleaning, lubricating and performing other routine maintenance work on building and machinery.

**Working Conditions**:

- Exposure to different temperature zones within the warehouse.
- Grocery area in the warehouse is room temperature; varies from cold in the winter and warm in the summer.
- Cooler area in the warehouse is approximately 1 or 2 degrees C.
- Freezer area in the warehouse is approximately -15 degrees C. Some areas of the freezer can get as low as -23 degrees C.
- Moderate noise level.
- Will regularly be required to stand, walk
- Required to have a high degree of concentration and alertness.

**Additional Details**:

- During peak seasons, scheduled overtime is required, and may include up to 13 hour shifts.
- There is a 30-minute paid lunch for an 8-hour shift
- GFS Delivers every day of the year, as we are a 24/7 operation. Employees must be flexible to work all Statutory Holidays, however, this does not necessarily mean that employees will be required to work all of them.

**Required Skills and Qualifications**
- Must have 5+ years of direct hands-on experience in mechanical repairs and maintenance with automated equipment.
- Certificate of Ontario Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) 433A is preferred.
- Must have well developed knowledge and experience with mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Electrical experience will be considered beneficial.
- Experience with maintenance and repair of lift trucks would be beneficial.
- Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
- Ability to think and respond well under pressure.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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**Salary**: $36.00-$41.00 per hour