Maintenance Utility Assistant
Offre en anglaisThe Maintenance Utility Assistant supports the maintenance and facilities team by performing general building maintenance, janitorial duties, and exterior upkeep as directed by the Maintenance Manager. Key tasks include performing facility maintenance like painting and plumbing, completing preventative maintenance checks, and assisting mechanical technicians.
- Sur place
- Amherst, NS
- Publié 27 juill. 2026
- 1 poste
Résumé du poste
Maintenance Utility Assistant Emmerson Packaging is a third-generation family-owned company. We are an industry leader in flexible packaging solutions, and we love what we do! We pride ourselves on meeting and exceeding the highest quality standards in everything we do, including adding talented people to our team! This passion and pride have won us the distinction of being named one of Canada’s Best Managed companies for 16 years running. This is a full-time, permanent position. Rotating shifts Days, Nights. Our Values say it best: * We enhance our lives by helping others succeed * We care about our clients, each other, and our communities * We are responsible for the outcome of our actions * We strive to do the right thing, even if it costs us JOB SUMMARY: The Maintenance Utility Assistant supports the maintenance and facilities team with a variety of day-to-day tasks, including general building maintenance, janitorial duties, and exterior upkeep, as directed by the Maintenance Manager. JOB TASKS: * Performs general facility maintenance including painting, plumbing, carpentry, wall repairs, and drain/trap unclogging * Completes weekly and monthly preventative maintenance checks on lighting, emergency lighting, sprinkler valves, drain traps, chilled water systems, and water filters * Maintains and cleans all water and ice dispensers * Supports on-site contractors including sprinkler, pest control, and door/dock service providers * Assists mechanical maintenance technicians by supporting with servicing and maintaining equipment as needed * Operates forklifts and scissor lifts as required * Sets up meeting rooms and installs/modifies office furniture, whiteboards, and signage * Erects and repairs storage racking * Addresses deficiencies identified through audits and inspections * Performs janitorial duties including daily sweeping and washing of plant aisles, rag collection, and rodent trap monitoring * Manages laundry preparation and distribution of rags, uniforms, and mats * Maintains exterior areas including snow clearing, salting walkways, and keeping silos and pads free of debris * Covers the duties of the Maintenance Assistant or Utility Person during periods of absence COMPETENCIES: * Must have strong time-management and organizational skills, able to multi-task effectively * Must have strong mechanical aptitude * Must have demonstrated strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy; detail-oriented * Must have a proven ability to interact well with others * Must have ability and willingness to work scheduled shifts * Must have ability to lift items of 55 lbs and perform duties involving repetitive stretching motions, stair climbing, ladder climbing, and standing REQUIRMENTS: * Complete testing per WIN_0069 – General Hiring Practice Guidelines * Secondary school (High School) diploma, or equivalent PREFERRED: * Experience working in a trade * Experience working in a janitorial role * Experience working in a manufacturing environment What's in it for YOU? * Competitive wages * Training and development support - Consideration for enrollment in the Red Seal Industrial Apprenticeship program * On site gym and cafeteria * Being part of an awesome team If this sounds like you, please visit the careers section on our website and apply today at https://www.emmersonpackaging.com/careers/ [https://www.emmersonpackaging.com/careers/]
Ce que vous ferez
The Maintenance Utility Assistant supports the maintenance and facilities team by performing general building maintenance, janitorial duties, and exterior upkeep as directed by the Maintenance Manager. Key tasks include performing facility maintenance like painting and plumbing, completing preventative maintenance checks, and assisting mechanical technicians.
Exigences
Candidates must possess strong time-management and organizational skills, along with a strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and the role demands the physical ability to lift 55 lbs and perform duties involving repetitive motions and climbing.
Avantages
• Training and development support
Autres compétences pertinentes
Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.
- Time-management
- Organizational skills
- Multi-tasking
- Mechanical aptitude
- Attention to detail
- Accuracy
- Interaction skills
- Shift work
- Lifting 55 lbs
- Repetitive motions
- Stair climbing
- Ladder climbing
- Forklift operation
- Scissor lift operation
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
Domaines d’emploi
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Administrative
Renseignements supplémentaires
- Formation minimale
- Études secondaires
- Expérience minimale
- 0+ ans
- Langue de l’offre
- anglais
- Heures de travail
- 40 heures par semaine