Equipment Maintenance Associate

Job summary

The associate is responsible for the routine maintenance, cleaning, and inspection of rental equipment and tools to ensure they are safe and ready for use. Additionally, they provide customer support, process rental agreements, and maintain a clean and organized shop environment.

Job details

Classification: Full Time, Permanent Typical Schedule: 7:30am-5:00pm Monday to Friday, occasional overtime, evenings/weekends, as required. (No regularly scheduled weekends!) Primary Location: Parry Sound Wage Information: $21 to $25 per hour based on qualifications and experience Number of Positions: 1 Reason for Vacancy: Existing Position Posting Closing Date: Wednesday, September 30th, 2026 Join the Proline Rentals & Bins Team in Parry Sound! Why You’ll Love Working with Us: We know the value of hard work—and we make sure it’s rewarded in ways that matter, both on the job and at home: * No regularly scheduled weekend shifts – Enjoy your time off with a reliable Monday to Friday schedule * Standard daytime hours – Predictable work hours that support a balanced lifestyle * Enjoy work-life balance — Our stores are closed on most (if not all) statutory holidays, giving you more time for family, rest, and personal pursuits. * Holiday break – We close our stores over the Christmas season so you can spend time with family. Use your vacation days with no formal request needed. * Staff discounts – Save on building materials and supplies with exclusive employee pricing * Health & wellness benefits – Including comprehensive dental, vision, and life insurance coverage * Supportive team culture – Friendly coworkers, hands-on training, and a leadership team that listens * Room to grow – We love to promote from within and support you as your skills evolve * Staff events & engagement activities – BBQs, team lunches, seasonal celebrations, giveaways and more to keep work fun and connected * Regular wage reviews – We conduct routine pay assessments to ensure your compensation stays fair and competitive Apply to this opportunity, with your cover letter and resume via our website. [https://www.muskokalumber.ca/careers] Key Responsibilities: Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Equipment Maintenance Associate plays a critical role in ensuring all rental equipment and tools are clean, safe, and ready for customer use. This position involves routine upkeep (fueling, cleaning, light servicing) , customer support, and assisting with shop operations while maintaining the highest standards for safety and service. If you have basic mechanical knowledge, a commitment to safety, and enjoy providing excellent customer service, we encourage you to apply! As an Equipment Maintenance Associate, you will be responsible for a blend of shop maintenance, inventory management, and customer-facing duties: * Perform basic routine maintenance and cleaning of heavy/light equipment, small air tools, and electric tools * Conduct checks on fluid levels (fuel, oil, water), perform oil changes, basic spark plug replacements, and filter changes. Sharpen saw blades and perform minor tool maintenance. * Pressure wash and clean large rental items (e.g., rollers, compactors) and tag equipment as ready for rental after full inspection and servicing, recording and monitoring hour meters on equipment. * Test and inspect equipment for damage and functionality before and after rentals, maintaining records of services performed and parts used. Report and record any damages or malfunctions for review by management or mechanics. * Ensure work areas, the warehouse, and the yard are kept clean, safe, and organized. * Properly wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE). * Operate walk-behind and ride-on forklifts to safely move tow-behind equipment (compressors, light towers, generators). * Greet customers, assess their needs, and recommend appropriate tools and equipment for their projects. * Assist customers and drivers with loading and unloading equipment and provide basic instructions on equipment operation. * Prepare rental agreements and process payments using the Point of Rental system and assist with the delivery of small equipment to customers, as required. * Deliver excellent customer service in person, by phone, and via email. What You Bring: We’re looking for someone professional, punctual, and team-oriented. You take pride in keeping your workplace safe and assets well maintained. We are looking for a reliable, honest, and safety-conscious individual with a strong work ethic. * Familiarity with construction, landscaping and other equipment. * Basic mechanical knowledge and the ability to perform equipment upkeep (fueling, cleaning, sharpening). * Strong customer service mindset – reliable, professional, courteous, and solution-focused. * Excellent communication and time-management skills with attention to detail, accurate recordkeeping skills and team-first mindset. * Willingness to learn and apply new skills in equipment maintenance, rental, and sales. * Post -secondary education, apprenticeship or experience with mechanical maintenance; experience in an equipment/tool rental or sales environment; or experience using Point of Rental software are considered an asset. * Ability to lift 50-80lbs, and work in varying conditions (indoor shop/showroom and outdoor, exposed to noise, dust, and weather). * Valid G license with a clean driving abstract. * Willingness to work overtime, as required. At Proline Rentals & Bins, we’re proud to bring the same reliability and integrity that define our services to our hiring process. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, all applications are personally reviewed by our team - with minimal AI input - to ensure fairness and transparency. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide accommodations upon request to support an inclusive recruitment process. For assistance, contact [email protected] [http://[email protected]%20/] or 705-380-3791. This posting will be retained for three years in accordance with Ontario employment regulations. 7:30am-5:00pm Monday to Friday, occasional overtime, evenings/weekends, as required. (No regularly scheduled weekends!)

What you’ll do

The associate is responsible for the routine maintenance, cleaning, and inspection of rental equipment and tools to ensure they are safe and ready for use. Additionally, they provide customer support, process rental agreements, and maintain a clean and organized shop environment.

Requirements

Candidates should have basic mechanical knowledge, a valid G license with a clean abstract, and the ability to lift 50-80 lbs. Post-secondary education, an apprenticeship, or experience with rental software is considered an asset.

Benefits

• No regularly scheduled weekend shifts • Standard daytime hours • Statutory holiday closures • Christmas season holiday break • Staff discounts on building materials and supplies • Health and wellness benefits • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance coverage • Supportive team culture • Internal promotion opportunities • Staff events and engagement activities • Regular wage reviews

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Equipment Maintenance
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Customer Service
• Inventory Management
• Forklift Operation
• Recordkeeping
• Time Management
• Communication Skills
• Tool Servicing
• Safety Compliance
• Point of Rental Software
• Pressure Washing
• Equipment Inspection
• Pneumatic Tools
• Equipment Operation
• Changing Oil
• Record Keeping
• Lifting Ability
• Willingness To Learn
• Strong Work Ethic
• Artificial Intelligence
• Customer Support
• Construction
• Management
• Communication
• Discounts And Allowances
• Sales
• Oil and Gas
• Warehousing
• Leadership
• Pressure Washer
• Landscaping
• Mechanics
• Operations
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Sharpening
• Showrooms
• Spark Plug
• Loading And Unloading
• Team Oriented
• Greeting Customers
• Solutions Focused
• Detail Oriented
• Honesty

Job areas

• Trades
• Customer Service & Support
• Construction
• Logistics
• Retail
• Equipment Maintenance Manager
• Equipment Rental Manager
• Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers
• Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products