Maintenance Technician @ Aerotek

Job Title: Maintenance Technician (Lead-Hand Progression)Job DescriptionThis role is ideal for a maintenance professional who is ready to grow into a lead position. You will start as a hands-on maintenance technician and progressively assume full-time lead-hand responsibilities. In this capacity, you will oversee the maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of facilities, manufacturing equipment, service shops, buildings, and grounds, ensuring all assets are maintained safely, reliably, and cost-effectively to support uninterrupted production and service operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance and housekeeping of all company buildings, offices, lunchrooms, washrooms, service bays, production areas, and warehouses.
• Maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, compressed air systems, fire protection systems, security systems, and general building infrastructure.
• Ensure all facilities remain clean, safe, and fully operational.
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs for manufacturing and service equipment.
• Coordinate inspections, repairs, troubleshooting, and equipment upgrades to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and detailed equipment history.
• Support production departments by ensuring facility systems and equipment remain operational.
• Prioritize maintenance requests based on business impact and operational needs.
• Coordinate emergency repairs with minimal disruption to production and service activities.
• Manage inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and spare parts.
• Source, coordinate, and supervise external contractors for maintenance and facility projects.
• Obtain competitive quotations for maintenance and capital improvement projects.
• Ensure contractors comply with company safety requirements and verify the quality of completed work before approval.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation and WorkSafeBC requirements, as well as internal safety policies.
• Participate in workplace inspections and safety initiatives, identifying facility hazards and coordinating corrective actions.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely, with appropriate permits obtained where required.
• Develop and manage the annual maintenance budget and monitor maintenance expenditures.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend capital replacement and facility improvement projects.
• Maintain comprehensive asset and equipment records.
• Standardize maintenance practices across all locations and implement maintenance performance metrics and reporting.
• Improve response times, preventive maintenance compliance, and overall facility condition through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recommend process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and support production reliability.
• Ensure all job functions align with ISO standard requirements and support the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Report to leadership on the performance of the QMS and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure the integrity of the QMS is maintained and adhered to at all times.
• Travel between two nearby sites in Abbotsford to provide consistent maintenance support.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required to support facilities and operations.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 57 years of progressive maintenance experience in a manufacturing, transportation, industrial, or service environment.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, preventive maintenance, mechanical equipment, electrical systems, plumbing, and facilities management.
• Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and resolving mechanical and electrical issues.
• Hands-on experience with maintenance supervision, maintenance management, and facility maintenance.
• Experience managing contractors and maintenance budgets.
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and WorkSafeBC requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence.
• Ability to regularly lift and move 2550 lbs, and occasionally lift more than 50 lbs using lifting equipment or with team assistance.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in maintenance and facility-related situations.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills with internal teams and external contractors.
• High level of accountability and ownership over maintenance activities and outcomes.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Professional demeanor and superior customer service skills when supporting internal stakeholders.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ambition and readiness to progress into a lead-hand position.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Trade certification or technical education in a maintenance-related field is preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on construction safety and facility audits.
• Proficiency using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and communication systems.
• Proficiency with computer systems, including Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience implementing and working within ISO standard requirements and a Quality Management System (QMS).
• Experience standardizing maintenance practices across multiple locations.
• Ability to manage and track asset and equipment records for multiple sites.

Why Work Here? You will join a highly collaborative, people-focused culture where employees are genuinely valued and supported. The organization offers strong benefits and a 2% RRSP matching program, reflecting a long-term commitment to employee well-being and financial security. You will work in an employee-oriented environment that encourages growth, ownership, and professional development, including the opportunity to step into a lead-hand role. Work EnvironmentThis position is based in a manufacturing and service environment, supporting two sites located approximately 15 minutes apart in Abbotsford.

You will work primarily on a day shift, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role involves regular movement through offices, lunchrooms, washrooms, service bays, production areas, warehouses, and building exteriors. You will work with a variety of building systems and equipment, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical and lighting systems, compressed air systems, fire protection systems, security systems, and mechanical manufacturing equipment. The environment requires the regular lifting and moving of 2550 lbs and occasional lifting of heavier loads using appropriate lifting equipment or team assistance.

You will use ERP software, communication systems, and standard computer applications such as Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel to manage maintenance activities, records, and reporting. Work is performed in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation and WorkSafeBC requirements, with a strong emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and reliability across all facilities.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Abbotsford, BC.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $49.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Abbotsford,BC.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de laviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons lexpertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de lindustrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers lAmérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions daffaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi quun programme daide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe dégalité daccès à lemploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de lâge, de la couleur, de la religion, de lorigine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de lorientation sexuelle, de lidentité de genre, de linformation génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.