Maintenance Specialist

A Day in the Life:

PRT is currently recruiting for a full-time Maintenance Specialist at PRT Hybrid in Pitt Meadows, BC. The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for the repair and maintenance of our Nursery and all things related to the farm; greenhouses, equipment, site buildings, vehicles, and everything in between. It is expected for everyday to be a little different from the last, with varying tasks and challenges. The Maintenance Specialist will have a high level of safety awareness and be competent in assessing the safety requirements needed to complete projects while minimizing risk to the crops being produced. The Maintenance Specialist understands what tasks can be performed within their wheelhouse and works with management to outsource or bring in experts when required. Candidates may be interviewed and tested to assess their skill, ability, competence, and efficiency for this position.

Key accountabilities of the Maintenance Specialist includes:

• Safety & Compliance: Uphold a culture of safety by ensuring strict adherence to WorksafeBC regulations and maintaining a clean, hazard-free work environment for all equipment and facilities.
• Asset Management & Reliability: Oversee site-wide preventative maintenance and inventory for all vehicles and nursery systems; perform emergency repairs and complex troubleshooting (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical).
• Project Coordination & Strategy: Lead capital improvement projects and outsourced contractor activities, providing data-driven insights to management for maintenance planning and budgeting.
• Team Leadership & Optimization: Drive operational excellence by setting production targets, fostering a collaborative team environment, and championing continuous improvement and innovation.