Job Title: Maintenance Technician- Water Treatment Rate: $25.25/hr Department: Facilities & Maintenance Terms of employment: Full-Time, 6-month Contract, Hourly Reports to: Facilities Manager Start Date: ASAP Location: Etobicoke, ON Submit Applications By: 12:00 PM on Wednesday,  August 27, 2025  

About Us:

Lush Cosmetics has more than 250 retail stores between Canada and the USA alone, with Manufacturing and Distribution Centers located in both Vancouver, BC, and Toronto, ON. 

Lush is known worldwide for our unique bath and beauty products, amazing skin and hair care, personalized customer service, environmental activism, and a fun & funky store atmosphere. We are dedicated to the practices of fair-trade sourcing, providing fair wages for our staff, and supporting sustainable communities, as well as giving back to organizations that can make a difference.

 

The Role: Maintenance Technician - Water Treatment

Availability: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, varying hours, and afternoon availability

What you do (Responsibilities):

Train and perform various functions related to water treatment Perform water treatment tasks systematically Complete forms related to the Water Treatment Program Maintain the grounds at the 3 facilities: litter pick up, snow removal, lawn care as required Maintain the recycling program: call for pickups, organize and process recycling and load recycling trailer Execute tasks that have come through the Hippo ticketing system and follow all procedures Perform a variety of tasks related to repairs and maintenance Oversee contractors and service providers and ensure they follow Health & Safety guidelines Collect and arrange pick-ups for hazardous waste, recycling waste, and product destruction as required Act as a Lush representative for the Facilities Team and their program to the occupants of the building Must complete and maintain training and certifications: Fork Lift (reach/counter balance), TDG, and Waste Manifest

Who you are (Qualifications):

 Required:

Valid forklift certification  Able to do physical work for 8-hour shifts, on your feet, and lift 50 pounds Proficiency with using and maintaining power tools Strong oral and written communication skills Reliable, consistent attendance, punctual, and dependable Able to investigate and problem-solve solutions for repairs and maintenance Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills Proven ability to accurately handle a high volume of transactions, meet deadlines, and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment Able to travel between 3 facilities and to suppliers Proven track record for maintaining a positive attitude Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and organize multiple tasks Fluent in English: reading, writing, and speaking Proficient in Google Programs (Chat, Sheets, Docs, Gmail)

Preferred:

Experience performing water treatment tasks Experience working in a Manufacturing environment Experience with warehouse equipment (picking carts, handheld scanners, pump-trucks) Forklift, scissor lift, health & safety, TDG, and first aid certificate Valid Driver’s License Accustomed to working in a highly seasonal, high-pressure environment Flexible to work morning shifts, afternoon shifts, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime

If this sounds like a match, apply now!

How to Apply: Complete the application form below or use this link https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lush and search for Maintenance Technician. 

If you need help to apply or have any questions, please email us at torontojobs@lush.com 

Candidates will be evaluated based on established selection criteria in accordance with our commitment to equitable and inclusive hiring practices.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

At Lush, we believe when we continue to foster a culture of inclusion and respect within a diverse workforce, we are doing our part in building a world where there is equal opportunity for all. We recruit from a variety of employment agencies, community groups, non-profits, and online social and job sites, and in our business practices, strive to leverage the gift that diversity brings. We welcome diverse candidates to our recruitment process.  Lush is committed to providing accessible employment practices. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are asked to please make their needs/requirements known.

Lush North America unequivocally supports equal opportunity employment for all applicants regardless of religion, race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ancestry, differently abled, adverse mental health, and other characteristics both defined, protected and enforced by the law under federal or provincial/state jurisdiction.