Maintenance Technician

  • GFL Environmental
  • Toronto, Ontario
  • Full Time

To assure maintenance services for a fixed industrial water treatment and waste processing facility meet expected process availability, and to provide mechanical oversight for construction activities associated with capital works projects. This is a unionized position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Be an active participant in GFLs Environmental, Health & Safety Program.

  • Comply with Corporate and regulatory policies and procedures.

  • Install, repair, dismantle, align equipment not limited to pumps, plate and frame filter press, air compressor & dryer, air stripper for VOC removal, air scrubber, baghouse, mechanical rake drive, mixing agitators, tanks and associated piping/valves, electrical and automated systems, mobile equipment utilizing hand and power tools.

  • Inspect and analyze all equipment to detect anomalies and malfunctions.

  • Schedule, lead, and assist third party mechanical and repair services-project management.

  • Ensure that all repairs comply with government standards for specified equipment such as process pumps, plate & frame filter press, steam boiler, compressor, rake drives, agitators, forklifts, and diesel engines.

  • Assist in the completion of all required safety and preventative maintenance inspections.

  • Complete Field Level Hazard Assessments for non-routine maintenance, repairs, installations, and retrofits.

  • Maintain web-based Preventative Maintenance program.

  • Retain critical spare parts inventory.

  • Assist with other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills & Key Competencies:

  • Previous maintenance experience in an industrial environment is preferred.

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

  • 3-5 years work experience in a similar role.

  • Previous knowledge of heavy equipment, process equipment, pumps, valves etc. is required.

  • Experience and knowledge with industrial 240/600V, 4-20 milliamp electrical systems.

  • Experience and knowledge with PLC systems.

  • Ability to read and understand blueprints, diagrams, schematics, drawings, and manuals to determine best practices and work procedures.

  • Forward thinker, ability to troubleshoot and recognize anomalies.

  • Experience completing preventative maintenance inspections and softwares.

  • Experienced in welding techniques (MIG, Acetylene, Stick, and Plasma).

  • Experienced in managing 3 rd party service providers.

  • Comfortable working in a variety of outdoor weather conditions.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

  • Valid G license and acceptable driver abstract.

  • Must be able to wear a respirator as required.

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

This position will operate primarily on day shift (7am-3pm) in an industrial setting that operates 24 hours per day, 5 days per week. You may be required to work additional hours and/or outside of regular scheduled hours to meet customer requirements. This position will require you to work both indoors and outdoors exposed to ambient weather conditions.

This is a safety sensitive position. Offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of a drug and alcohol test (if applicable).

GFL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment without discrimination and employing personnel without regard to race, age, gender, or any other protected ground. Our philosophy is to provide fair and equal employment and development opportunities for our employees based on skills and capability.

GFL provides applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation upon request, as may be required.

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Job ID: 522774014
Originally Posted on: 5/28/2026

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