Lawlor Safety was founded in Hamilton in 1962 to provide safety equipment to the local steel industry. We have since expanded our customer range and provide equipment to customers in the construction, municipal, health care, manufacturing and service industries. Lawlor Safety is a family run business, committed to keeping Every Worker, Everywhere, Safe & Healthy.
Lawlor Safety is looking for a Repair & Maintenance Technician team member to join our Hamilton facility. The position is full-time Monday to Friday with occasional Saturday coverage.
The Repair & Maintenance Technician role is responsible for inspecting, repairing and maintaining various safety equipment as required by our customers. This role includes administrative duties such as scheduling and invoicing work orders, managing customer contracts and administering repair and maintenance paperwork in a timely manner.
What We Offer
- Company benefits plan inclusive of Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and a Health Spending Account.
- Paid training is provided.
- Casual dress and a fantastic team of co-workers.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Inspect, clean, repair, and maintain fall protection equipment (harnesses, self-retracting lifelines for example)
- Inspect, clean, repair and maintain gas detection products including handheld gas monitors and calibration equipment.
- Inspect and clean rental returns and prepare units for future rent.
- Timely and accurately complete associated paperwork, including customer correspondence both face to face and electronically.
- Participate in general management of parts and rental inventories/stock levels.
- Review and track recalls and documentation from manufacturers.
- Facilitate warranty repairs.
- Participate in mandatory training and industry certifications, occasional travel may be required.
- Maintain a clean work environment.
- Schedule work orders and help ensure efficient operations.
- Prepare and allocate invoices; and follow-up when required to ensure timely payment.
- Ensure suitable contract management with customers.
- Manage and track repair orders that require manufacturer or subcontractor involvement.
- Ensure proper filing of repair and maintenance paperwork.
- Other related duties as assigned in helping achieve our goal, “Every worker, everywhere safe and healthy”.
Background and Experience Required
- Mechanically inclined and a willingness to learn.
- A minimum of 2 years’ related experience is preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with various CRM software (like NetSuite) required.
- A general understanding of health and safety products is considered an asset.
- Minimum college level education in a related field, or equivalent in education and experience is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, strong initiative, a positive attitude, and strong interpersonal skills required.
- A valid drivers’ license and clean driving record is required.
We welcome all qualified candidates, but please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Selected candidates with disabilities who require special needs in the selection process will be accommodated to the best of our ability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00-$27.50 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible language requirement:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hamilton, ON L8E 2J8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Do you have any restrictions on your willingness or ability to safely lift 50lbs. routinely?
- Do you have any restrictions on your willingness or ability to work on your feet all day?
Experience:
- related small equipment repair: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Ontario Drivers License (preferred)
Work Location: In person
