Maintenance Technician
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and testing of all plant machinery and equipment. They must follow maintenance schedules, diagnose technical issues, and provide emergency repairs as needed.
- On-site
- Berwick, NS
- Posted Aug 31, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Why work for Eden Valley Poultry? Eden Valley Poultry Incorporated is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their dedicated team of professionals. We are a Canadian company - unique in the industry. We process and market chickens and turkeys for Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island farmers. We strive to be an employer of choice by contributing to the well-being of the community, minimizing our impact on the environment, and remaining focused on exceptional food safety and quality standards. What we offer: The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is up to $80,000 CAD annually plus eligibility for bonus and overtime opportunities. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and experience. * Health and Dental Benefits * Matching Pension Plan * Health Subsidy towards your health program of choice * Instant access to health care provider for you and your family * Staff Discount on Poultry Products * Company provided tools Shift Hours: rotating days, evenings and weekends. 8.5 hours a day. 42.5 hours weekly with overtime opportunities As a Maintenance Technician you will: * Ensure the maintenance and repair of all equipment and machinery. * Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test and adjust. * Follow and complete a daily maintenance and repair schedule. * Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. * Keep accurate records, as required. * Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment. * Maintain working knowledge of environmental safeguards and alarm systems. * Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment. * Repair conveyors, gearboxes, motors and blowers. Cut-up lines, hydraulic bin dumpers, tray sealing machines and many more Position Requirements: * Valid trade certificate (e.g., Electrical, Millwright, Machinist, or Industrial Mechanic) or enrolled in an applicable program. * Previous maintenance experience in a food processing environment, an asset. * High level of critical and logical thinking. * Analytical, with problem-identification and problem-solving capabilities. * Ability to interact and work professionally as a part of a team as well as work independently. * Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail is essential. * Effective communication skills. * Must be willing to work rotating shifts. Eden Valley Poultry Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Qualified applicants please apply on our website at www.edenvalleypoultry.com [http://www.edenvalleypoultry.com/] or via this link https://recruiting.ultipro.ca/EDE5000EVALL/JobBoard/2df711c7-8cf1-4769-a33d-da9bb7dfc155/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=8b9d6089-a78b-464f-a15d-6343d7680a42
What you’ll do
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and testing of all plant machinery and equipment. They must follow maintenance schedules, diagnose technical issues, and provide emergency repairs as needed.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid trade certificate in a relevant field such as Electrical, Millwright, or Industrial Mechanics. Previous experience in a food processing environment is considered an asset.
Benefits
• Health and Dental Benefits • Matching Pension Plan • Health Subsidy • Instant access to health care provider • Staff Discount on Poultry Products • Company provided tools
Listed skills
- Problem solvingPreferred
- CommunicationPreferred
- TroubleshootingPreferred
- Critical ThinkingPreferred
- maintenancePreferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Maintenance
- Repair
- Troubleshooting
- Electrical
- Millwright
- Machinist
- Industrial Mechanic
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Electric meters
- Hydraulic systems
- Conveyor maintenance
- Material Handling Equipment
- Power Tool Operation
- Electric Meters
- Effective Communication
- Microsoft Excel
- Alarm Devices
- Critical Thinking
- Food Safety And Sanitation
- Problem Solving
- Machinery
- Poultry
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Food & Beverage
- Engineering
- Maintenance Technician
- Building and General Maintenance Technician
- Odd Job Persons
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week