Maintenance Helper

Who We Are We are a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused company. Our organization has been deemed to be an “essential service” by providing recycling, resource recovery and waste management services that keep our communities clean and safe and valuable materials within the circular economy. We are looking for energetic and driven team members to support our growing company and play a crucial role in achieving our corporate mission and vision. Emterra Group is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC), the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE) and WEConnect International. Our Material Recycling Facility (MRF) in Burlington is seeking highly motivated candidates to support our Maintenance team as “Maintenance Helpers” to assist with general day-to-day duties to keep this very important process running smoothly! Responsibilities:

• Conduct predictive and preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair minor electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Maintain required records, reports, statistics, in accordance with policies and legislative requirements.
• Assisting millwrights/mechanic with greasing, set up of equipment and general maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs, minor repairs etc.
• Check control panels and equipment to identify issues.
• Assist with installation of new or modified equipment, guards etc.
• Possible general cleaning activities where required.
• Inspect and troubleshoot equipment and systems (e.g., ventilation, doors, conveyors, balers).
• Check functionality of safety systems (e.g., fire alarm, emergency lighting, guarding).
• Collaborate with the maintenance and production teams to ensure the proper and safe operation of the plant.
• Ensure work area is clean, organized, and free of any safety hazards at all times.
• Observe safe work practices.
• Other duties as required.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience working in an industrial, manufacturing environment.
• Basic electrical understanding and knowledge.
• Ability to make general repairs to building and equipment.
• Ability to work independently as well as take direction.
• Proven mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work bent over for extended period.
• Ability to bend, push, and pull and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Punctual, reliable, team player.
• Post secondary mechanical technology an asset.

Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group:

• Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers! Competitive wages and annual wage increases!
• Comprehensive health benefits (drug, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance)!
• Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the Company!
• Tuition reimbursement program and professional development support!
• Be part of an entrepreneurial organization that wants to continue to learn and grow!

Ability to have impact and make change! Are you ready to jumpstart your career by joining one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and become part of the environmental solution? If so, apply now! We appreciate all applicants who apply however only those who are qualified, will be contacted. Emterra Group is committed to maintaining an equitable, fair, and diverse environment. Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status