Maintenance Technician; Grading Line

Salary Range: CA $30.00 To CA $37.00 Hourly

At Village Farms International, our teams keep essential operations running—safely, efficiently, and with pride in the work we do. From our packhouse and grading line to greenhouse systems and site equipment, we rely on skilled maintenance professionals who enjoy solving problems, minimizing downtime, and keeping production moving.

As a Maintenance Technician (Grading Line), you’ll perform diversified maintenance duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment. You’ll work within safety, predictive, and productive maintenance systems to support site goals and operational performance—especially by reducing downtime across the grading line and packhouse.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain packhouse and grading line equipment to minimize downtime
• Service and support equipment such as:
  • Fruit sorting line equipment
  • Vision systems
  • Corrugate erectors
  • Labelling systems
  • Conveyors
  • Top seal machines
  • Control systems

• Repair and maintain greenhouse systems and supporting equipment as required
• Perform repairs and maintenance on motorized equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and scooters

• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly equipment checklists
• Support predictive / preventative maintenance practices to reduce breakdowns and production interruptions
• Organize and maintain maintenance supplies, spare parts, and tools
• Help control costs while ensuring critical spares are available to reduce downtime

• Participate in the Food Safety Program and Safety Committee activities
• Support compliance with food safety regulations and WCB requirements

• Support additional maintenance tasks as assigned based on operational needs
• Provide Saturday coverage as required
• Maintain regular attendance in accordance with company standards

This role includes work in production and facility environments that may involve:

• Hot/cold temperatures, indoor/outdoor work, dusty and noisy conditions
• Exposure to fumes/airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration
• PPE required (provided by the Company; training included)

Physical demands may include:

• Frequent walking and climbing stairs
• Occasional crouching/bending/stooping and pushing/pulling
• Lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs

We want to learn what you bring to the team—your hands-on experience, how you troubleshoot, and how you stay calm and systematic when equipment goes down. You’re good at the following:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Post-secondary education in a related field is considered an asset

• Minimum 1–2 years experience in a mechanical/electrical environment
• Power Engineer ticket and/or Trade ticket an asset

• Strong ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Sound judgment and decision-making
• Clear communication and ability to work effectively with a team
• Strong troubleshooting skills: identify problems, determine causes, and implement solutions
• Ability to adapt in changing conditions and shifting priorities

Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Village Farms International, Inc. rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of our facilities. Employees who violate Company rules and regulations will be subjected to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, EOE/M/F/D/V.