Full-time permanent positionTalbotville, Ontario (Rural location)Reports to: Maintenance Manager The CompanyAt Ontario Plants Propagation Limited, our vision is to be Eastern North America’s premier supplier of greenhouse vegetable transplants. In order to help us accomplish this goal, we need to hire motivated passionate people that will support our workforce and facilities. We are looking for someone to join our maintenance team who will operate several lines and perform general building, machinery, and equipment maintenance. More specifically these duties would includeinstallation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive, and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the company’s business goals and objectives. Job Description/ responsibilities:Inspects mechanical equipment for the purpose of ensuring that it is suitable for safe operation and/or identifying necessary repairsAssists in the evaluation of equipment functions for the purpose of maintaining facilities and/or complying with mandated health requirementsAssists in maintaining irrigation and filtration equipment (e.g., filters, pump equipment, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring equipment is in proper working conditionMaintains records for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference trail and/or complying with mandated requirementsPerforms repairs to equipment and facilities for the purpose of maintaining facilities and equipment in safe operating conditionAssists with setup and/or movement of equipment (e.g., lines, new equipment, etc.)Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of equipmentPerforms simple machinist duties and responsibilitiesPerforms mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic, and troubleshooting and repair of machinesReads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and serviceDiagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests, and makes adjustmentsMaintains heating system, boilers, pumps, valves, and pipingRepairing the following equipment daily: Selecting line, Seeding line, Spacing machine, andLawnmowerPerform other tasks as may be assigned Minimum RequirementsPost-secondary education, completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and Maintenance Coordination experiencePreference will be given to individuals with an agricultural backgroundHighly motivated and able to work independentlyExhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadershipKnowledge and ability to diagnose/set up electrical systems e.g., PLC programmingKnowledge of local, provincial, and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances, and legislationStrong communication and problem-solving skillsAbility to operate various types of equipment: selecting a line, seeding line, spacing machine, and lawn mower is considered an assetRequired to work 6-8 weeks night shift in the winter season (November to February) Physical Location/Work ConditionsGreenhouse environment in a rural areaAbility to work shifts including weekendsAbility to work long hours when required, especially during peak seasons.Working in high temperatures. Wage:Based on experience This role is classified as an agriculture employee/farm employee. See the following link for more details about this classification from ESAhttp://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/es/pubs/factsheets/fs_agri.php How to applySubmit your resume by:clicking the APPLY TO THIS POSITION icon. Mail: 38024 John Wise Line, St. Thomas ON N5P 3T2Subject title: Maintenance Technician Fax: 519 637 2449Website: https://www.ontarioplants.com/employment Ontario Plants Propagation Ltd provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 519-637-2119. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those meeting the requirements will be considered.