Maintenance Technician – Warehouse & Automated Systems
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Position: Maintenance Technician
Openings: 2
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location: On-site – Warehouse / Distribution Centre
Schedule: Flexible availability required, including shift, weekend, and occasional on-call support
Position Overview
We are seeking Experienced Maintenance Technicians to support a fast-paced warehouse and distribution operation in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and technical support for warehouse equipment, automated systems, and facility infrastructure.
The successful candidate will work closely with Operations and site leadership to ensure equipment remains safe, reliable, and operational, while minimizing downtime and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
This is a hands-on technical position suited for candidates with strong mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting skills and experience working with industrial, warehouse, logistics, or automated equipment.
Key ResponsibilitiesPreventive & Corrective Maintenance
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on warehouse equipment, machinery, and facility systems.
- Diagnose equipment failures and perform corrective repairs in a timely manner.
- Conduct routine inspections to identify wear, damage, or potential equipment failures.
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and operational maintenance requests.
- Complete maintenance activities according to established procedures and manufacturer specifications.
- Help maximize equipment uptime and minimize operational disruptions.
- Escalate complex technical issues when additional support is required.
Automated & Mechanized Equipment
- Maintain and troubleshoot automated and mechanized warehouse systems, including:
- Conveyor systems
- Sortation equipment
- Picking and processing stations
- Motors and drives
- Sensors and switches
- Material handling systems
- Other automated warehouse equipment
- Diagnose mechanical and basic electrical faults affecting automated equipment.
- Replace or repair defective components as required.
- Support equipment installations, commissioning, modifications, and upgrades.
- Assist external technicians and equipment manufacturers with major repairs when required.
Mechanical & Electrical Troubleshooting
- Troubleshoot mechanical systems, including motors, bearings, belts, chains, rollers, gearboxes, and related components.
- Perform basic electrical troubleshooting on industrial equipment.
- Inspect electrical components, sensors, controls, connections, and safety devices.
- Read and interpret equipment manuals, diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
- Use appropriate tools and diagnostic equipment to identify equipment faults.
- Perform repairs safely and according to established procedures.
Facility Maintenance
- Support general warehouse and facility maintenance requirements.
- Inspect and maintain doors, dock equipment, lighting, safety barriers, and other facility infrastructure.
- Identify facility deficiencies and report issues requiring specialized contractor support.
- Assist with emergency and safety systems inspections as required.
- Support general repairs and maintenance activities throughout the facility.
Safety & Compliance
- Perform all maintenance activities in accordance with Nova Scotia occupational health and safety requirements, company policies, and site procedures.
- Follow proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures before performing maintenance or repair activities.
- Ensure machinery guards and safety devices remain functional and properly installed.
- Immediately report unsafe equipment or conditions.
- Participate in incident investigations involving equipment or maintenance issues when required.
- Maintain a clean and safe maintenance work area.
- Properly use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Maintenance Documentation
- Accurately document preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
- Record equipment failures, repairs, parts replaced, and completed work.
- Update maintenance systems or CMMS as required.
- Maintain equipment maintenance history and inspection records.
- Communicate outstanding equipment issues and maintenance priorities during shift handovers.
Spare Parts & Inventory
- Monitor commonly used maintenance parts and supplies.
- Identify critical spare parts required to support equipment reliability.
- Notify leadership when replacement parts or supplies are required.
- Ensure tools, parts, and maintenance equipment are properly stored and maintained.
Operational Support
- Work closely with warehouse Operations to prioritize equipment repairs based on operational requirements.
- Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize disruption to production and warehouse operations.
- Provide technical support during equipment breakdowns and operational emergencies.
- Communicate equipment status and estimated repair requirements to site leadership.
- Support peak periods, new equipment installations, and operational changes.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify recurring equipment failures and assist with determining root causes.
- Recommend improvements to equipment reliability, safety, and maintenance procedures.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to:
- Equipment uptime
- Reliability
- Safety
- Productivity
- Maintenance efficiency
- Cost reduction
- Support improvements to preventive maintenance schedules and maintenance documentation.
Qualifications & RequirementsEducation
Post-secondary education, apprenticeship training, or certification in one of the following areas is preferred:
- Industrial Maintenance
- Industrial Mechanics
- Millwright
- Electrical
- Electromechanical Technology
- Mechanical Technology
- Automation
- Mechatronics
Equivalent hands-on industrial maintenance experience will also be considered.
Experience
- 2–5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in an industrial, warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, or distribution environment preferred.
- Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting experience.
- Experience with automated or mechanized warehouse equipment is strongly preferred.
- Experience troubleshooting conveyor systems, motors, sensors, drives, and related equipment is an asset.
- Previous experience working in a high-volume distribution centre or automated warehouse environment is considered a strong asset.
Technical Skills
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair capabilities.
- Working knowledge of electrical systems and industrial equipment.
- Knowledge of motors, bearings, belts, chains, rollers, sensors, switches, and related components.
- Experience working with conveyors and automated material handling systems.
- Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, diagrams, and equipment documentation.
- Understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.
- Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and industrial safety procedures.
- Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is an asset.
- Basic computer and maintenance reporting skills.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Safety-focused approach to all maintenance activities.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to diagnose problems quickly and make effective repair decisions.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage multiple maintenance priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Dependable and responsive during equipment breakdowns.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Warehouse / distribution centre environment.
- Regular hands-on work around industrial and automated equipment.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to bend, kneel, reach, climb, and work in different positions as required.
- Ability to safely lift and handle tools, parts, and equipment.
- Ability to work around conveyors, machinery, and material handling equipment.
- Required to wear appropriate PPE.
- Flexibility to work assigned shifts, weekends, and occasional on-call support based on operational requirements.
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role means:
- Equipment breakdowns are responded to quickly and safely.
- Preventive maintenance activities are completed on schedule.
- Warehouse equipment maintains strong uptime and reliability.
- Recurring equipment problems are identified and addressed.
- Maintenance activities are properly documented and audit-ready.
- Safety procedures, including LOTO requirements, are consistently followed.
- Operations receives effective technical support with minimal disruption.
- Equipment and facility issues are proactively identified before they result in significant downtime.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for hands-on Maintenance Technicians, rather than maintenance managers, who are comfortable working directly with warehouse equipment and resolving technical problems on the floor.
The ideal candidate will bring a combination of mechanical troubleshooting, basic electrical knowledge, automated equipment experience, strong safety awareness, and the ability to respond effectively in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Maintenance Technician with industrial, warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or automated equipment experience, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Describe your experience managing a maintenance team in a warehouse or industrial environment.
Include team size, types of equipment, and your leadership responsibilities.
- How do you develop and manage preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime?
- What experience do you have working with mechanized or automated systems (e.g., conveyors, sortation systems, picking stations)?
- Explain your experience managing external vendors and maintenance budgets.
Work Location: In person
