Warehouse and Maintenance Technician
- BC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Qualifications include a minimum of 3 years' experience and a 1-2 year post-secondary certification/diploma and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Title : Warehouse and Maintenance Technician
Employee Working Location : In-person (Kelowna, BC)
Employment Status : Permanent Full-Time
The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) – an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canada’s Best Employers 2026, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment.
In this role, you will :
Inspect and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and carry out repairs, following the manufacturer’s specifications.
Document repairs and maintain up-to-date equipment records in the inventory management system.
Clean and disinfect health equipment, according to standards.
Transport equipment between HELP sites and deliver, install, and pick up equipment from clients’ homes, as per established procedures.
Instruct clients and caregivers in the proper use and maintenance of equipment.
Support and guide new employees and volunteers by sharing technical knowledge and demonstrating procedures as required.
What we are looking for :
- Qualifications include a minimum of 3 years' experience and a 1-2 year post-secondary certification/diploma and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint is required.
- Experience and knowledge of medical supply equipment maintenance and repair procedures.
- Experience in field-based service delivery, including in-home equipment setup, customer interaction, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to interpret technical manuals and schematics
- Basic knowledge working with hand and basic power tools.
- A valid BC Class 5 Driver's License.
- Able to lift and carry up to 80lbs.
- Strong verbal communication skills; client service skills; and ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Experience working with volunteers and diverse populations is considered an asset
- Commercial driving and delivery experience is considered an asset.
- Fluency in English is required
Working conditions:
Monday to Friday. Work varies from warehouse to other HELP sites, client homes and Assisted Living facilities.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods and safely operate a vehicle for deliveries, which can be up to 75% of the day.
May be required to work out of other HELP locations.
Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications for candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in a job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Warehouse and Maintenance Technician at Canadian Red Cross Society will troubleshoot and repair medical equipment, clean and disinfect it, and keep records up to date. The role also delivers, installs and picks up equipment at client homes and trains clients and caregivers on its use.
Requirements
Candidates need at least 3 years of experience, a 1-2 year post-secondary certificate or diploma, and experience maintaining medical supply equipment. A valid BC Class 5 licence, Microsoft Office and SharePoint skills, and fluent English are required.
Skills
- Medical equipment repair
- Preventive maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment installation
- Inventory management systems
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SharePoint
- Reading technical manuals
- Reading schematics
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Equipment disinfection
- Client training
- Field service delivery
- Manual handling
- Driving and deliveries
- Teamwork
- Mentoring
Categories
- Healthcare
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Social Services
Keywords
- Medical equipment repair
- Medical equipment maintenance
- Warehouse technician
- Maintenance technician
- Equipment delivery
- Home medical equipment
- Microsoft Office
- SharePoint
- Excel
- Inventory management
- Technical manuals
- Schematics
- Class 5 driver
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Assisted living
- Field service
- Canadian Red Cross
- Kelowna
Seniority
Mid level
Tools
- Microsoft Office
- SharePoint
- Excel
- Hand tools
- Power tools
Languages
- English