Facilities Maintenance Technician

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Key Responsibilities

Plumbing fixtures, piping, drains, and water supply systems Roofing systems, including patching, drainage checks, and leak prevention Interior and exterior lighting systems (LED, HID,

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Join Our Team: Facilities Maintenance Technician Opportunity!

About Us
JFE Shoji Power Canada (JSC) is an electrical steel products manufacturer located in Burlington, Ontario. As the largest producer of transformer cores in North America, JSC specializes in wound, amorphous, and step-lap cores for power generation and distribution equipment. Its electrical steel products and magnetic materials are also used in electric vehicle motors and charging station infrastructure, data centres, audio equipment, and other industrial applications.

Since 1972, JSC (formerly Cogent) has grown from a small niche manufacturer to an integral part of the North American electrical steel supply chain with multiple facilities and over 500 employees. JSC is dedicated to meeting the growing demand for electrical energy by providing strategic, innovative, and sustainable solutions to its clients.

What Sets Us Apart?
At JFE Shoji Power Canada, we are more than just a company—we are a community that embraces safety. We have a proactive safety attitude where every team member is empowered to care for each other and take responsibility for keeping everyone safe. By embodying the ICare principles, we ensure that safety is not just a priority but a core value of our culture. Each employee plays an essential role in shaping a workplace where safety is embedded in every action we take, and where incidents are prevented before they happen.

How you'll make an impact
The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all building systems and facility-related equipment at JFE Shoji Power Canada. This role supports daily plant operations by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting issues, coordinating external contractors, and maintaining critical infrastructure such as HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, cranes, compressed air, and lighting systems. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with strong technical skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is for an existing vacancy.

Hourly rate: $25.00 - $35.00 / hour

Job Responsibilities
Facility & Building Maintenance

Perform routine inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance on building systems including:
- Plumbing fixtures, piping, drains, and water supply systems
- Roofing systems, including patching, drainage checks, and leak prevention
- Interior and exterior lighting systems (LED, HID, emergency lighting)
- HVAC systems including air handlers, rooftop units, exhaust fans, and filters
- Grounds maintenance such as snow removal support, landscaping coordination, and general exterior upkeep

Equipment & Infrastructure Maintenance

Conduct maintenance and basic troubleshooting on:
- Overhead cranes and hoists
- Compressed air systems, dryers, and distribution lines
- Fire protection systems including alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers, and emergency equipment
Support maintenance of facility electrical systems where permitted and safe

Contractor Coordination

Work directly with external service providers for specialized maintenance (HVAC, fire systems, roofing, cranes, plumbing, etc.)
Ensure contractors follow site safety rules, complete work to required standards, and provide proper documentation
Assist in scheduling, supervising, and verifying contractor work

Safety & Compliance

Maintain compliance with all company safety policies, building codes, and regulatory requirements
Participate in safety inspections, audits, and emergency response procedures
Document maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs in the CMMS or maintenance logs

General Support

Assist with facility improvement projects, equipment installations, and layout changes
Respond to maintenance requests from operations and office staff
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and reduce downtime

Qualifications

3–5 years of experience in facility maintenance, building operations, or industrial maintenance
Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building systems
Experience with cranes, compressed air systems, or fire protection systems is an asset
Ability to read technical drawings, manuals, and schematics
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and in industrial environments
Valid driver’s license; trade certifications (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, millwright, electrician) are considered an asset