Maintenance Technician

Reports to: Maintenance SupervisorLocation: Abbotsford, BCEmployment type: Full-time / PermanentCompensation: $30–$35 per hour, depending on skills and experience

Make Life Better with Phantom
At Phantom, making life better is our mission, for our customers and for our employees. Our vision and values set us apart as a company and make Phantom Screens a special place to work.
Since 1992, we've stayed focused on one passion: making and installing the highest-quality retractable screens on the market. Today, Phantom is the top-selling retractable screen, and our products are sold around the world.
About the Role
Do you like variety in your workday and take pride in keeping things running? As a Maintenance Technician, you'll keep our buildings, grounds, equipment and tools safe, secure and reliable. Your work supports the Phantom Experience we deliver to our customers.
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you'll do hands-on preventative and reactive maintenance using maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) supplies. Your days could include forklifts, CNC machines, HVAC, plumbing and snow removal. You'll juggle several tasks at once, sometimes under urgent conditions. You'll also communicate clearly and professionally with suppliers, coworkers and managers.
You'll be an integral member of the Phantom team. We expect you to build a positive work environment by living our core values and encouraging them in others.
Our Core Values
We value all of our employees. We're committed to a safe, harmonious and respectful workplace, and every team member helps build it by practicing our values:

Speak the Truth
Pursue Excellence
Serve Each Other
Practice Stewardship


What You'll Do
This list is not exhaustive.
Maintenance Practices and Continuous Improvement

Help us move from traditional maintenance to modern, world-class practices, including preventative, predictive and proactive maintenance, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM).
Contribute to continuous improvement by supporting demand-driven flow of customer value and eliminating waste.
Keep physical assets performing reliably to their design specifications.
Follow maintenance plans and schedules that improve reliability and minimize production interruptions.
Provide responsive, high-quality support to internal customers in the office, production, shipping and management.

Safety

Follow OEM instructions, safe work procedures and training on every job.
Take an active role in the Emergency Preparedness Plan.
Fulfill the General Duties of Workers under the Workers Compensation Act (WCA) and the Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Regulations.

Property and Landscaping

Maintain and repair our grounds, including irrigation, weeding, pruning, mowing, snow removal, sanding and salting, and general clean-up.

Building Systems
Perform or assist with maintenance and repair of:

Floors, walls (drywall and paint), roof, man doors, overhead doors, loading docks and dock levelers
Natural gas, electrical and sewer systems
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)
Plumbing (clogs, fixture replacement)
Electrical systems (circuits, interior and exterior lighting)
Communication systems (telephone, Ethernet)

Fixed Equipment
Perform or assist with maintenance and repair of production and facility equipment, including:

Saws, punches, drill presses, CNC machines and sewing machines
Screen welders, tables, racks and shelving
Strapping and wrapping machines
Air compressors, air lines and scales
Other fixed equipment

Mobile Equipment
Perform or assist with maintenance and repair of vehicles, forklifts, pallet jacks, material handling carts and other mobile equipment.
Hand Tools
Perform or assist with maintenance and repair of gas, electric, pneumatic and manual hand tools.
Professional Growth

Keep your job knowledge current and take part in job-related programs and development initiatives.
Perform other related duties as assigned.


What You'll Bring
Must-Haves

Grade 12 diploma (or equivalent).
3+ years of experience in mechanical, automotive or production equipment maintenance and repair, including at least 2 years on mobile equipment.
1+ year of experience in each of these areas:

Property and landscaping maintenance and repair
Hand tool maintenance and repair


Basic electrical knowledge (AC and DC).
Valid Class 5 driver's licence and a clean driver's abstract.
Operator certification for counterbalanced and narrow aisle forklifts and powered pallet trucks.
Current WHMIS training.
Strong written and verbal English communication and interpersonal skills.
Accurate keyboarding and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Flexibility to work an irregular schedule for non-routine maintenance tasks.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Nice-to-Haves

IVES (or equivalent) lift truck instructor certification
Welding "C" ticket (or equivalent)
Rigging and hoisting certificate


Physical Requirements

Regularly stand, walk, sit, kneel, reach, handle objects and use fine finger movements and hand-eye coordination.
Lift or move items up to 50 lbs.
Vision abilities: close vision, colour vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to speak and hear clearly.


Compensation
The expected pay range for this role is $30–$35 per hour. This range reflects the basic requirements of the role. Your final rate will depend on the skills and experience you bring.
Why Join Phantom Screens?

Varied, hands-on work where no two days look the same
A workplace built on safety, respect and teamwork
Opportunities to learn modern maintenance practices such as TPM and RCM
The chance to work for the top-selling retractable screen brand, with products sold worldwide

Ready to Apply?
If you meet the requirements above, we'd love to hear from you. Send your resume to hr@phantomscreens.com.
Need help with your application? Contact us at hr@phantomscreens.com.
Phantom Screens is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and will provide accommodations during the hiring process on request.