Appliance Technician - PREM-Milton

At Civeo Premium Services Employees LP, our employees are the cornerstone of our success. As a global workforce accommodation specialist, we help individuals maintain healthy, productive, and connected lives while working away from home.

Guided by our core values of safety, respect, care, excellence, integrity and collaboration we are dedicated to providing outstanding service to our guests and ensuring the wellbeing of our employees and communities.

Job Summary:

The Cook Chill Food Production Center is located on the grounds of the Maplehurst Correctional Facility; however, Cook Chill operates as an independent production facility and is separate from Maplehurst Corrections. There are no inmates on site at any time. Civeo Premium associates do not have any interaction with, nor access to, inmates.

We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Appliance Technician to support the maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and repair of commercial kitchen and food production equipment in a highly regulated environment.

Reporting to the Facilities/Maintenance Manager, this role is based in Milton, Ontario and plays a key part in ensuring equipment reliability and operational efficiency while maintaining strict compliance with food safety and regulatory standards such as CFIA, HACCP, and OHSA. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with facilities and production teams to minimize downtime and maintain high service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, align, and commission commercial kitchen equipment and related systems
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on kitchen and facility equipment
• Conduct routine inspections and adjustments to ensure optimal performance
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues
• Repair or replace defective components to restore functionality
• Partner with facilities and production teams to resolve issues and reduce downtime
• Maintain compliance with OHSA, food safety standards, and internal policies
• Follow safe work practices, including lockout/tagout and hazard identification
• Complete work orders, maintenance logs, and inspection reports
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
• Utilize CMMS systems for maintenance tracking and reporting
• Perform basic fabrication, including welding and minor machining as required
• Support additional maintenance-related tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3–5 years of maintenance experience in commercial kitchen, food production, or industrial environments
• Experience working with commercial kitchen or food production equipment considered an asset
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools and precision measuring instruments
• Basic electrical and/or automation/PLC knowledge is an asset
• Welding and fabrication experience (CWB certification an asset)
• Experience using CMMS systems
• Forklift, scissor lift, or overhead crane certifications considered an asset
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Ability to lift and move equipment safely
• Comfortable working in a secure and regulated facility
• Successful completion of, vulnerable sector check, criminal record check, and any other required security clearances.
• Food safety certification (or ability to obtain)

• Carry out additional related tasks as assigned by the manager.

What we offer

• Wage - $34.66/Hour

• Comprehensive benefits package, which includes dental, vision, life insurance, and extended health coverage

• Health or Personal Spending Account

• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

• RRSP/DPSP Match Program

• Professional Development 

We are dedicated to employment equity and continuously strive to enhance our diversity and inclusion practices, fostering a respectful and collaborative workforce. We seek applicants with diverse skills, experiences, and competencies to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those living and working away from home.

If you want to join a forward-thinking and innovative company that values and rewards teamwork, hard work, and quality, please apply! We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. To apply, please submit your resume online to https://civeo.com/people-careers/job-opportunities/

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