General Maintenance & Equipment Technician

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General Maintenance & Equipment Technician

Level: Hands-on generalist — no formal certificate or trade required

Alternate titles: Maintenance Mechanic / Facility & Equipment Technician / Maintenance Generalist

Purpose

A capable, mechanically inclined “do-it-all” maintenance person who keeps equipment, facilities, and systems running across the operation. The right person is a practical problem-solver who can turn their hand to a wide range of repairs and upkeep — no formal trade ticket required, just solid mechanical ability, common sense, and a willingness to take on whatever needs fixing.

Key Responsibilities

• General equipment maintenance and repair, including pump replacement and servicing.
• Routine servicing of mobile equipment — e.g. changing oil and basic upkeep on skid steers and similar machinery.
• Basic electrical work, including replacing and repairing light fixtures and general electrical maintenance.
• Welding and basic metal fabrication/repair as needed around the facility and equipment.
• Basic plumbing repairs — fixing leaks, replacing fittings, and general water-line upkeep.
• General facility maintenance and handyman tasks to keep sites safe, functional, and tidy.
• Respond to breakdowns and maintenance needs promptly to minimize equipment downtime.
• Identify recurring issues and suggest practical fixes or improvements.
• Work safely and follow site safety practices at all times.

What We're Looking For

• Strong overall mechanical aptitude — a person who is naturally good with their hands and equipment.
• Working knowledge across several areas: pumps, small-engine/equipment servicing, basic electrical, welding, and basic plumbing.
• No formal certificate or trade ticket required; relevant hands-on experience matters more than credentials.
• Resourceful and self-directed — able to diagnose a problem and get it fixed without much oversight.
• Reliable, safety-minded, and comfortable switching between different types of work in a day.
• Shift flexible — willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including coverage outside standard hours as needs require.

Nice to Have

• Experience in an industrial, plant, or shop environment.
• Comfort operating mobile equipment (skid steer, forklift, etc.).
• Any welding, electrical, or mechanical experience that broadens the range of jobs they can take on.

Position Details

Reports to

Site Manager / designate

Schedule

Shift flexible — flexible hours including coverage outside standard hours as required

Certificates

None required — mechanical ability and hands-on experience valued over formal trades

Success measures

Equipment uptime; speed and quality of repairs; range of work handled in-house vs. contracted out; safety record.

We ask that all interested candidates apply directly through Indeed. Anyone selected for an interview will be contacted via phone call.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Red Deer County, AB T4S 2M4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• trades: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person