Maintenance Repairperson

Location

St John's, NL | Canada

Job description

Maintenance Repairperson

The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NL Housing) is a crown corporation whose mandate is to develop and administer housing assistance policy and programs for the benefit of low to moderate income households throughout the province. As the largest landlord in the Province, NL Housing manages a portfolio of over 5,500 units province‐wide. The services provided by NL Housing provide clients with access to safe, stable and affordable housing, which is essential to the social, financial, and physical well‐being of individuals, families and communities. There is a wide range of housing needs across the province, from those facing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, to low income households needing assistance to pay rent or complete much‐needed repairs on their homes. For more information on our programs and services, and strategic priorities, please visit our website .

Competition Number: 2023/24‐077‐700450P
Employment Type: Permanent
Department/Region: Eastern Region
Location: Avalon Regional Office
Posting Status: External
Closing Date: March 15, 2024
Salary Scale: $46,613 to $51,355 per annum ($22.41 to $24.69 hourly CG‐ 24, 40‐hour work week)

Position Details

Context:

The Eastern Regional Office maintains and supports all NL Housing rental properties in the Avalon and Marystown areas, as well as delivering a variety of programs designed for low to moderate income households and homeowners. The region provides a wide range of services, including receiving and processing rental applications; administering rental accounts and lease compliance provisions; providing various client services and tenant relations; and monitoring, facilitating and administering property maintenance. Regional staff members are involved in the delivery of the Provincial Home Repair, Home Modification, Home Energy Savings, Partner Managed Housing, and Rent Supplement Programs.

Duties: The incumbent is responsible for performing skilled repair and refurbishment work on NL Housing owned residential units. Work performed includes carpentry (including the replacement of doors, windows, siding and cupboards), plastering/painting, and plumbing. Work may involve mold/mildew remediation, as well as minor asbestos abatement. The incumbentalsodeterminesscopeofworkinconsultationwithsupervisor,preparesestimates of materials/supplies and labour, and maintains labour and material records. The incumbent completes work on occupied and vacant units, including the preparation of vacant units for occupancy. The incumbent may be required to install and work from scaffolding. Other related work in the various trades may be required.

Screening Criteria:

1. High School diploma, plus completion of a 9‐month Carpentry or Renovation Technician program (equivalencies may be considered)
2. Carpentry experience in residential maintenance/construction
3. Experience in the plastering and painting trade
4. Experience in plumbing trade
5. Journeyperson Certificate of Qualification in Carpentry (Asset)

Assessment Criteria:

1. Knowledge of the methods and practices of the carpentry trade, including the use and care of tools of the trade
2. Knowledge of the plastering and painting trade, including the use and care of the tools of the trade
3. Knowledge of plumbing trade, including the use and care of the tools of the trade
4. Knowledge of National Building Code
5. Knowledge of scaffolding installation and work procedures (Asset)
6. Ability to estimate materials/supplies and labour
7. Ability to effectively exchange information
8. Ability to prepare straight‐forward text
9. Ability to work independently while managing time and tasks
10. Client Service Orientation

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer:

1. Proof of a valid class 5 driver's license.
2. An acceptable driver's abstract
3. An acceptable Certificate of Conduct

Conditions of Acceptance:

1. Willing to accept day travel (significant)
2. Willing to accept overnight travel to remote areas (periodic)
3. Acknowledgement of requirement for heavy lifting (greater than 50 lbs)
4. Accepts Mandatory Vaccination Policy

Applicant Information

• This is a CUPE Local 1860 bargaining unit position and as per the Collective Agreement, applicants internal to the bargaining unit will be processed prior to other candidates.
• Newfoundland Labrador Housing values diversity in the workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.
• Newfoundland and Labrador Housing recognizes the need for work life balance and offers flexible work arrangements.
• Disability related accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting [email protected] or by calling (709) 724‐3002.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applications should be received prior to midnight Newfoundland Standard time on the closing day.
• The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application submitted clearly demonstrates the required criteria. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate the required screening criteria will be screened out.
• The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application includes accurate and current contact information, including phone number, mailing and e‐mail addresses.
• All information submitted as part of this application must be factual, complete and current to date of submission. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of stated credentials as part of the selection process.
• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with NL Housing.
• Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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