Sun Gro Horticulture is one of the most prominent North American horticultural companies, employing over 800 staff and serving customers worldwide. Since its humble beginnings in 1929, it has become the leading supplier of soilless growing mixes to North Americaโs top 100 greenhouse and nursery growers, shipping over 70,000 truckloads of product annually. Sun Gro products are made to exacting standards and conform to high product quality and performance criteria.
Sun Gro Horticulture recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. The primary goal of Sun Groยฎ is to promote individual employeesโ sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with Sun Gro Horticulture. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at Sun Gro.
Role: Maintenance Technician
Job Summary:Reporting to plant maintenance leadership, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting facility uptime and ensuring maintenance reliability across all operational equipment. This includes maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems; performing preventive maintenance; testing electrical components; and supporting overall equipment performance. The role requires accurate use of maintenance systems, strong technical troubleshooting skills, and effective communication with plant personnel to resolve equipment issues and process disruptions.
Benefits
- Health Insurance (includes teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Health Spending Account
- Employee Support and Mental Wellness
- Short term disability
- 401k Match
- Paid vacation
- Floating days
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Engagement Events
- Awards and Recognition
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Service Awards
- Employee Perks & Discounts
Job Responsibilitiesโข Strictly adhere to all plant safety practices, codes, procedures, and programs
โข Communicate with plant personnel to identify, diagnose, and repair equipment issues and process upsets
โข Use and maintain the Maintenance Work Order System with accuracy
โข Complete documentation for Work Orders, preventive maintenance tasks, part requisitions, scheduling, and other maintenance processes
โข Identify needed parts and supplies and follow ordering procedures to obtain them
โข Rebuild complex mechanical equipment (e.g., pumps, valves)
โข Complete assigned Work Orders and request assistance when necessary
โข Perform complex rebuilds and modifications to plant systems and individual equipment
โข Conduct welding, basic pipefitting, and hydraulic/pneumatic troubleshooting and repairs
โข Participate in special projects as assigned
โข Perform additional duties as required
Qualifications
โข Fluent in verbal and written English
โข Ability to follow direction and specific instructions
โข Good communication skills
โข Ability to safely perform lifting up to 45 lbs on a routine basis
โข Comfortable with standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods
โข Must be able to climb industrial ladders and work at heights as needed
โข Ability to safely work in confined spaces and awkward positions
โข Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting skills
โข Ability to read schematics, diagrams, and equipment manuals
โข Positive, team-oriented attitude and dependable work ethic
โข Safety-focused with the ability to proactively identify hazards
**This is a safety sensitive position**
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