Maintenance Technician II – Night Shift (Montreal)

About the role

UniFirst Canada is looking for a reliable Maintenance Technician II to work the night shift (10 PM – 6 AM) in Montreal. You will join the Maintenance Department and be responsible for repairing, maintaining, installing, and troubleshooting a variety of industrial equipment and systems.

Key responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment problems using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Assist with emergency and non‑emergency repairs.
• Diagnose and repair Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and related control systems.
• Follow blueprints, schematics, manuals, and engineering specifications.
• Test and adjust boiler chemical and wastewater pre‑treatment systems, recording results.
• Perform daily and weekly safety checks on boilers and make necessary repairs.
• Inspect motors, belts, fluid levels, replace filters, and conduct routine maintenance.
• Carry out basic welding repairs on facilities and equipment.
• Lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other components per procedures.
• Use the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to log work.

Required profile

• At least 18 years old with a valid non‑commercial driver’s licence and a safe driving record.
• High school diploma or GED (technical degree preferred).
• Minimum 1 year of experience repairing industrial processing equipment (military experience considered).
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Pass UniFirst’s maintenance knowledge assessment.

Required skills

• PLC troubleshooting and programming.
• Blueprint and schematic interpretation.
• Boiler chemical testing and wastewater pre‑treatment.
• Basic welding techniques.
• Motor, belt, and fluid‑level inspection.
• Precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Lubrication of mechanical components.
• Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) usage.

What we offer

• On‑the‑job training and quality skills development.
• Opportunities for rapid career growth within a fast‑expanding company.
• Inclusive family culture and diverse workplace.
• Competitive hourly pay plus RRSP, profit sharing, health and life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off, direct deposit, tuition reimbursement, employee discount, and referral bonuses.