Contract Facility Technician II
Reports To
Fleet and Facility Manager
Location
Ottawa, ON
Type
Contract (12-month FT), Hourly
Closing Date
July 11, 2025
Company Overview
Sysco connects the world to share food and care for one another. Sysco leads from the heart of food and service to deliver the freshest of foods and ideas to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Our customers can count on us to deliver on-point products and solutions since only Sysco is the global leader, sitting at the heart of innovation supply, delivery, culinary and more.
With over 57,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2024 that ended July 2, 2024, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion USD.
Sysco, one of Canada’s Best Employers 2024, as listed by Forbes, is dedicated to our global corporate social responsibility goals and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations.
Sysco is more than just a place to work. Our passion for food and our customers has made us the industry leader. To remain on top, we will continue to think bigger, work harder and never give up. Are you ready to drive success?
For more information, visit www.sysco.ca or follow us @SyscoCanada at facebook.com/SyscoCanada; twitter.com/SyscoCanada or instagram.com/SyscoCanada
For a full list of opportunities, visit www.sysco.ca/careers
Role:
This is a 1-year contract position for a TSSA 3rd class/Class B Refrigeration Operator. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting maintenance colleagues with general maintenance and repair of the facility, automatic retrieval systems, dock equipment, minor repair of electrical devices, and light plumbing. The position includes basic refrigeration system inspections and maintenance. The shift type is a 4 on 4 off continental.
Role Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures and governing requirements
- Knowledge of controls and electric (high and low voltage) with working knowledge of general industry electrical safety standards
- Working knowledge of NFPA 80 National Fire Code
- Understanding of electrical meter testing
- Working knowledge of electrical Arc Flash requirements
- Refrigeration Class B or A operator license or Third-class stationary engineering license
- Completes all special projects connected with building or grounds, as requested. Includes but not limited to:
- Moving furniture or fixtures;
- Changing lights;
- Completing basic maintenance and repair needs to insure timely completion of all maintenance needs.
- Perform general building maintenance which Includes but not limited to:
- Light carpentry
- Painting
- Light plumbing
- Maintain facility assets through scheduled preventative maintenance and repair activities which Includes but not limited to:
- Product racking inspections
- Dock equipment (IE: Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic pit or vertical dock levelers; manual or electric dock doors; manual, electric, or hydraulic truck restraints; dock seals or shelters), inspections and repairs
- HVAC system inspection maintenance
- Responsible for logging time and materials into computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) daily in the form of work orders, P.M.s, etc.
- Responsible for daily refrigeration operator duties including eRSM (refrigeration safety management) program inspections and logs
- Maintain all tools and equipment in clean, safe, working order
- Adhere to all safety requirements and wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment required by the job
- Respond to emergency situations to ensure employee and facility safety
- Comply with Workplace Health and Safety, and other local, provincial and federal regulations
- Adhere to Organization and the Facilities Department policies and procedures including appropriate attire, grooming and attendance
- Interact effectively, build relationships, and demonstrate a high level of cooperation.
- Complies with Sysco’s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.
- Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their supervisor.
- Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements (About you):
- Class A or B Refrigeration Operators certificate or third-class stationary engineering certificate.
- Minimum 2 years (preferred 4 year) of relevant experience in facility maintenance or equipment trade education (preferred)
- Mechanically inclined
- Minimum of 2 years (preferred 4 year) working with Freon and/or C02 trans critical / Ammonia refrigeration systems
- Moderate knowledge of refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, mechanical
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED);
- The colleague works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call
- Valid driver’s license in good standing with access to a vehicle is required
Internal candidates apply via the Career Centre on your HR Portal / ADP Workforce Now.
External candidates submit cover letter & resume via www.sysco.ca/careers
Our Purpose:
Connecting the world to share food and care for one another
Our Mission:
Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions
Our Identity:
Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain
Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.
Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy:
Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Voluntary Optional Insurance • Parental Leave Plan • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP & TFSA • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Maple Virtual Care • Unlimited on-line learning • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Colleague Resource Groups
(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)
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