Posted 3 months ago
Handyman - Industrial Mechanic
@ Berger
Oakbank, Manitoba
Overview
Berger is hiring an industrial maintenance handyman at its Oakbank facility to troubleshoot, repair and maintain production line equipment. The role is a permanent, 40-hour-per-week position. The posting asks for 1 to 2 years of industrial equipment repair experience.
Responsibilities:
- Perform preventive maintenance on production line equipment
- Repair general mechanical breakdowns
- Improve production equipment efficiency
- Install new machinery when necessary
- Identify production equipment maintenance needs
Requirements summary:
- 1 to 2 years experience in industrial equipment repair
- Hands-on knowledge of production line equipment, including hydraulic systems
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Results-oriented, self-starter who plans maintenance schedules
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Post-secondary training in a related field is an asset
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Women, Racialized people, People with disabilities |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | industrial mechanics, mechanical engineering technology |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness, Paid training, Home office allowance |
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Berger
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Full company description
Berger is one of the world’s leading producers of horticultural and agricultural growing mixes. Backed by three generations of scientific and hands-on expertise, we develop high-performance substrates tailored to the realities and ambitions of today’s growers. Through our North American network of processing and harvesting operations, we provide reliable, consistent, and responsible solutions—along with a committed partnership focused on long-term success.
- LinkedIn followers
- 7,582
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 502
- Reported office locations
- 121, 1er Rang, Saint-Modeste, Quebec G0L 3W0, CA
- 4188 route 117, Baie-Sainte-Anne, New Brunswick E9A 1R7, CA
- 43037, Provincial Road 503, Hadashville, Manitoba R0E 0X0, CA
- 4188, route 117, Baie Ste. Anne, New Brunswick E9A 1R7, CA
- 8822, Texas Highway 19N, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482-1116, US
- 90 Pioneer Rd, Watsonville, California 95076, US
- 22054 Oakwood Rd, Oakbank, Manitoba R0E 1J0, CA
- Business categories
- Market Research
- Farming
- Consulting
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Organic
- Plant-Based Foods
- AgTech
- Other recorded names
- Berger
- Specialties
- Growing media
- Peat Moss
- Growing mix
- and Horticulture
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Berger is one of the world’s leading producers of horticultural and agricultural growing mixes. Backed by three generations of scientific and hands-on expertise, we develop high-performance substrates tailored to the realities and ambitions of today’s growers. Through our North American network of processing and harvesting operations, we provide reliable, consistent, and responsible solutions—along with a committed…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Utilities |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Saint-Modeste, Quebec |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1963 |
| Specialties | Growing mediaPeat MossGrowing mixand Horticulture |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 16 |
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Do you love troubleshooting equipment? Do you take pride in keeping facility running smoothly?
JOIN OUR TEAM!
Handyman – Industrial Maintenance
We are currently looking for a Handyman specializing in industrial maintenance at our Oakbank facility.
JOB SUMMARY:
- Identify production equipment maintenance needs;
- Perform preventive maintenance on production line equipment;
- Repair general mechanical breakdowns on equipment;
- Improve production equipment efficiency;
- Install new machinery when necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS :
- 1 -2 years experience in industrial equipment repair;
- Hands-on knowledge of production line equipment, including but not limited to hydraulic systems;
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills;
- Results-oriented, self-starter who enjoys planning and executing maintenance schedules;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Post-secondary training in a related field is an asset.
ADVANTAGES AND BENEFITS :
- Annual vacations and personal flexible days;
- Group RRSP and group insurance;
- Allowance for work and safety item;
- Discounts used on Berger products;
- Employee assistance program;
- Offer of training and skills development.
WORKING CONDITIONS :
- Permanent position;
- 40 hours per week.
ABOUT US : At Berger, we have been developing and marketing the best horticultural mixes for growing flowers, berries, market garden products in greenhouses and much more for more than 60 seasons. At Berger, you feel at home. It’s much more than a company: it’s a culture, a team, a stimulating and enriching living environment! To find out more about the company : https://www.berger.ca/en/about/
Berger volontarily subscribes to an equal access to employment program (PAÉE). Applications from women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, Indigenous people and people with disabilities are encouraged.
The use of masculine gender has been adopted to facilitate reading and has no discriminatory intention.
The salary displayed does not necessarily correspond to the salary range established for this position. We will recognize your skills and experience upon hiring by offering you competitive compensation as well as several other benefits.
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