Overview
Heavy Duty Mechanic
Position Overview
UP Vertical Farms Ltd, a pioneering leader in sustainable vertical farming and agri-technology, is seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Heavy-Duty Mechanic to join our Maintenance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the repair, maintenance, diagnostics, and overhaul of heavy-duty equipment used in a variety of industrial and client operations, ensuring that all equipment remains reliable, safe, and fully operational.
This is a Full-Time, Managerial, Fixed-Salary position within the Maintenance Department at UP Vertical Farms Ltd. The Heavy-Duty Mechanic reports directly to the CEO. Work hours may vary depending on project and maintenance schedules and may include weekdays, evenings, and/or weekends.
Primary duties include heavy-duty equipment mechanics repair, troubleshooting, adjustment, overhaul and maintenance of mobile heavy-duty equipment of client businesses. Employees are expected to follow all applicable standard operating procedures, safety guidelines, equipment-handling protocols, and client-specific operational requirements.
Depending on the needs, the area of where work is performed may change and may be physically demanding. The role requires strong attention to detail, adaptability, punctuality, and the ability to manage time to meet daily maintenance objectives.
Performance is evaluated by a supervisor based on productivity, adherence to quality and safety standards, ability to meet maintenance deadlines, and contribution to the overall success of the team and company mission of delivering reliable, innovative, and future-ready maintenance solutions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Include but are not limited to:
- Check bulldozers, cranes, graders and other heavy construction, agricultural, logging and mining equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
- Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems, using hand and power tools
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers’ specifications
- Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment
- Service attachments and working tools such as harvesting and tillage equipment, blades, ploughs, winches and side booms
- May perform repair work on heavy trucks
- May attach components and adjust new farm equipment.
- Oversee maintenance department budgeting and costs
- Supervise contractors and subordinates
- Ensure compliance with company policies
- Train staff
- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
- 5 years of prior experience as a Heavy Duty Mechanic
- Must be 16 years of age.
- Must be eligible to work in Canada.
- Experience is an asset
Working conditions
- Must be able to work on-site or at client businesses.
- Work atmosphere is professional and cordial.
- Physically demanding
Compensation and Benefits:
- Fixed Salary: $2,295 per week or $4,590 bi-weekly
- Extended health, dental, life insurance after 3 months
Work schedule:
- 40 hours per week
- Mornings, Days, evenings shifts or night shifts on weekdays or weekends.
- Managers are expected to manage their own schedules independently
Training:
- On-site and on-the-job training
To Apply:
Email Resume to the HR and Administration Manager: careers@upverticalfarms.com
About UP Vertical Farms
About UP Vertical Farms
UP Vertical Farms is a pioneering Canadian leader in sustainable indoor agriculture, combining over a decade of innovation in agri-technology, automation, and environmentally responsible food production. We grow premium leafy greens year-round in a fully controlled, soil-free environment that uses 99% less water and zero pesticides.
Our mission is to redefine how fresh food is grown and delivered; locally, sustainably, and efficiently. Through advanced vertical farming systems, we supply consistently high-quality produce to grocers and consumers across Western Canada.
As a growing and collaborative team, we take pride in our commitment to excellence, sustainability, and community impact. At UP Vertical Farms, every role contributes to building a cleaner, smarter, and more resilient food system for the future
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UP Vertical Farms is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that reflects and respects the communities we serve. Guided by the principles of Human Rights, we ensure that all individuals are treated with dignity and free from discrimination based on race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital or family status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that embracing different perspectives strengthens our team, drives innovation, and allows every employee to reach their full potential in a safe, supportive, and respectful environment.
