General Maintenance Technician

Job Description

General Maintenance Technician (Full-Time Permanent)

The Details 

Work Schedule: 14/14 rotation 

Competitive Pay: $34.34/hour

Start date of October 3rd

What You'll Do 

This isn’t your average job. You’ll be part of a team that keeps remote sites running smoothly. Whether you're preparing meals, maintaining facilities, or supporting daily operations, your work makes a real impact. You’ll help create a safe, comfortable, and energizing environment for workers living far from home.

As a general maintenance technician, you will: 

• Perform general maintenance service or repairs in one or more skill areas, including minor plumbing, minor carpentry, painting and plastering, machine servicing, or installations, or vehicle servicing.
• Perform duties including snow clearing, shoveling, and groundskeeping work. 
• Performs tasks such as but not limited to changing light bulbs, bathroom fans, installing paper dispenser units, changing filters, changing locks on doors, minor decorative maintenance and other tasks not requiring a licensed skilled trades person or journeyman.
• In an emergency, he/she may be called to support necessary tasks associated with that emergency.
• Cleans and lubricates parts.
• Identifies and corrects unsafe working conditions with management oversight.
• May perform snow removal and other grounds keeping activities.
• May be required to assist with special events.
• May drive a cart or other vehicle.
• Skid steer/loader/telehandler or other equipment operator experience required.
• Assists skilled trade workers in one or more areas performing specific or standard duties to learn new skills as required for advancement and certification.
• May be required to utilize basic cleaning and other chemicals.
• Examines mechanical equipment to diagnose trouble.
• Disassembles machines and repairs or replaces broken parts.
• Adjusts functional parts of mechanical devices, as necessary.
• May order replacement parts and equipment with management approval. 
• May be required to inventory equipment, parts, and supplies.
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
• Applies all applicable provincial and related local safety requirements to all assigned work.
• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

What You Bring 

• A sense of adventure and readiness to live and work in a remote setting 

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Must have at least 1 year experience with commercial facility snow removal and other grounds keeping activities.
• Proven experience with hand and power tools.
• Proven experience in basic maintenance tasks such as wall repairs, painting, door repairs and adjustments.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must have good performance record.
• Must have good attendance record.
• Must be able to work nights/shift work.
• Maintains professionalism and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
• Ability to provide clear directions and respond accordingly.
• Must have basic phone and computer skills (email, texting, etc.).
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well alone and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in all provincial and local requirements related to all assigned work.
• Embodies our value behaviors:  Service Spirit, Team Spirit, and the Spirit of Progress

• A team-first attitude and strong communication skills 

• Physical ability to meet job demands (e.g., lifting, standing for long periods) 

• Commitment to safety, respect, and inclusion 

Additional Information

Why Sodexo? 

Because we bring the best of everyday to remote living. That means: 
 

• Memorable food that fuels body and spirit 

• Comfortable spaces that feel like home 

• A culture of safety, respect, and belonging 

• Opportunities to grow, learn, and thrive 

• A chance to be part of something bigger, supporting essential industries and communities 

• An award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and much more. View Sodexo’s latest awards here 

• And so much more!      

Ready to Join Us? 

If you're looking for more than just a job, if you're ready for purpose, challenge, and connection - then remote work with Sodexo might be your next great move. Apply today and help us make a difference, every day. 

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.   

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.   

Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests, and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long term care facilities, and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment. 

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo. 

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.  

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