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Maintenance Assistant

Whole Leaf

Star Produce Ltd. (The Star Group)

Coaldale, AB

Status: Full Time

Wage: Starting at $21.00/hour

Whole Leaf, part of the Star Group of companies, houses five greenhouse technologies all under one roof and is truly state of the art in all facets. Whole Leaf is a world leader in sustainable greenhouse grown, one of a kind leafy greens with just over 11 acres of growing space. We are the exclusive grower of Inspired Greens and Inspired Leaves and our lettuce is grown clean year round without the use of pesticides. Robotic equipment is used ensuring that our many varieties of lettuce are untouched by human hands throughout their life cycle in the greenhouse. Whole Leaf is proud to be the first greenhouse in North America to use this advanced technology. With products listed at all major retailers and foodservice companies Whole Leaf continues to set a high bar as the best greenhouse grown greens available in the world.

**The greenhouse is located outside of Coaldale and we ask that individuals have reliable transportation to and from work**

Focus

The Maintenance Assistant performs a range of maintenance activities that are vital to the smooth daily operation and success of our business. Ensuring that all equipment and building utilities are functioning at peak performance is the key focus. The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, inspection, breakdown, installation, troubleshooting and repair of the greenhouse mechanical equipment and systems, always consistent with company and governmental standards of safety (OHS, ABSA, and Food Safety).

Key Accountabilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, inspection, breakdown, installation, troubleshooting and repair of mechanical equipment and systems
• Perform emergency/unscheduled repairs, minimizing impact on production
• Keep record of preventative maintenance tasks, corrective action and downtime reporting
• Comply with and enforce safety standards (OHS, ABSA, and Food Safety)
• General building/grounds maintenance and repair, as required
• Participate in the commissioning of new equipment (training, installation, etc.); and decommissioning
• Stay organized and maintain inventory of all equipment, tools, spare parts, manuals, and warranties

Key Attributes and Skills

• Able to read and interpret diagrams, schematic drawings, and equipment manuals
• Comfortable and confident safely using a variety of tools (hand-held/power) and equipment
• Attention to detail
• Mechanically inclined problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication (English language) and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills and able to work under pressure; flexible
• Able to work irregular hours when necessary
• Takes initiative as well as direction

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma
• Other trades certificates considered assets (ie: electrical, welding, millwright, etc.)
• Recent experience working in a similar position
• Experience working with the following systems: conveyors, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic
• Current/valid Forklift Operator, Driver’s License and First Aid Certificate considered assets
• Greenhouse experience is considered an asset

Working Conditions

• Hours may be irregular and in excess of 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.
• Work outside ordinary office hours (including weekends and holidays) may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in hot and humid climates found in greenhouses.
• Standing and walking for two to three hours in a row
• Lifting up to 50lbs
• Climb ladders and stairs regularly throughout the day
• Crouching and kneeling

About the Star Group

We love fresh produce! The Star Group operates in every facet of the produce industry, growing fruits and vegetables in our Canadian greenhouses, partnering with growers across Canada and importing the best and freshest from around the world. Our brands are Just Picked, Big Taste and Inspired Greens, and we believe our products are raising the bar for Canadian produce. If you embody our values of Passion, Persistence and Teamwork and would like to be part of the future of food in Canada, we would love to meet you!

We invite you to visit our website to obtain more information about our companies, divisions, brands and products – www.starproduce.com

Why Us?

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Positive and fun work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Be part of an exciting industry!

How to Apply

Please submit your resume (in PDF Form) in confidence. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application question(s):

• Do you have reliable transportation as the greenhouse is located outside of Coaldale?

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
• Greenhouse: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person