Position Summary

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Facilities Maintenance will be responsible for maintaining the safety, functionality, reliability, and appearance of facility infrastructure, equipment, and grounds. This hands-on role performs preventative maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs across a variety of disciplines, including basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, mechanical, and general building maintenance activities. This is a key role in ensuring a safe, compliant, efficient, and well-maintained facility while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities

Perform routine inspections of facility infrastructure, building systems, and equipment to identify maintenance requirements. Complete preventative maintenance activities to ensure the reliability and longevity of facility assets. Troubleshoot and perform repairs on building systems, including lighting, doors, plumbing fixtures, HVAC components, and general facility equipment. Perform basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and mechanical repairs as required. Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency repair situations. Maintain facility appearance and functionality through general upkeep and repair activities Assist in the implementation of waste reduction, recycling, energy conservation, and water conservation programs. Support environmental compliance requirements and company environmental objectives. Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, work orders, and contractor documentation Coordinate and communicate with third-party contractors, vendors, and service providers to ensure work is completed safely and effectively.

Schedule contractor activities and provide facility access as required

Safely operate forklifts and other powered industrial equipment to support facility maintenance activities Perform all work in accordance with company health, safety, and environmental policies.

Identify and report unsafe conditions and recommend corrective actions

Help manage Hazardous and Non-Hazardous waste.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent. Post-secondary education in Facilities Maintenance, Building Operations, Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology, or a related field is considered an asset Minimum 3–5 years of experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environments. Proven experience performing preventative maintenance and general facility repairs. Experience with basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and mechanical maintenance activities. Demonstrated experience operating forklifts in an industrial environment.

Ability to maintain accurate records, work orders, and maintenance documentation

Well developed problem solving skills Self-motivated and dependable who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

Strong organizational and time-management skills Hands-on with strong mechanical aptitude Professional and customer-service oriented when interacting with employees, contractors, and other third parties.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb ladders. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (23 kg). Ability to safely operate powered industrial equipment and perform physically demanding maintenance tasks. (Forklift, Crane, and other equipment) Certification will be provided in house.

Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions

Pay Range is typically between $23.14 to $31.51 per hour

Please note the wage information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Accessibility Statement

G&W Canada Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, upon request. Please let us know if you require any accommodation in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.