Carpenter/Maintenance

Are you ready to take your passion for carpentry and building maintenance to the next level and join the thrilling world of sports, tourism, and entertainment? We're seeking a temporary Carpenter/Maintenance person to be a crucial player in our dynamic organization, where we host an exciting year-round schedule of events that uplift and enrich our community. If you're looking for a role that combines your love of building maintenance and carpentry with your love for sports and entertainment, keep reading!

About Us: At St. John's Sports & Entertainment Ltd. (SJSEL), we're not just a sports, tourism, conventions and entertainment organization. We're a dedicated team who channel our passion into every facet of our work as we create and host exceptional experiences for a global audience.

We're looking for our carpentry and building maintenance MVP, who will join the organization for a minimum of six months from April to September and may be extended until the incumbent returns. The successful candidate for this position must be a member of CUPE Local 5459 or should be prepared to join the union immediately upon appointment. This position will report to the Manager of Building Operations. This position will assist with ensuring the successful execution of world-class musical, sports, business, cultural, and family entertainment and conferences taking place at Mary Brown's Centre and the St. John's Convention Centre.

Key Responsibilities:

Duties of this position will include, but not limited to:

• Performing necessary carpentry work as required at Mary Brown's Centre and the St. John's Convention Centre.
• Operating the ice resurfacing machine along with conducting daily ice maintenance and/or forklift as required
• Performing renovations as required.
• Performing regularly scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Prepare estimates for work orders and request materials required to complete jobs.
• Performing necessary building maintenance work as it pertains to Mary Brown's Centre and St. John's Convention Centre.
• Being part of an effective work planning process that utilizes work orders and planning
• Loading, unloading and identifying building materials, machinery and tools and distribute them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans and specifications
• Performing all work assignments safely in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Regulations that apply to this work and other related legislation, St. John's Sports & Entertainment Ltd. standards, and quality checks
• Ensuring safety, good housekeeping and quality standards are maintained
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate should possess:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Specific Skills/Certifications

• Must be a red seal Carpenter or be prepared to successfully complete an educational upgrade to obtain an Interprovincial Carpenter Red Seal. Must have at time of hire and continue to maintain a valid Class 5 driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Have a general understanding of plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering and mechanical repairs of machinery.
• Demonstrated ability, knowledge, and skills necessary to effectively perform maintenance and repairs to various equipment and systems.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out verbal and written instructions accurately and quickly and to deal with people in a tactful, diplomatic manner.
• Participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work (ie. fall protection and forklift training).

Relevant Experience

• A Minimum of 5 years' experience in the Construction Industry with finished carpentry experience.

Other

• Candidates possessing an equivalent combination of education and experience that is deemed acceptable by St. John's Sports & Entertainment Ltd. may be considered. Certificate of Conduct must be provided

The compensation for the position will be as per the Collective Agreement.

Interested applicants please send a complete resume including cover letter and references to:
St. John's Sports & Entertainment Ltd.
50 New Gower Street
St. John's, NL A1C 1J3
Attn: Human Resources
[email protected]

St. John's Sports & Entertainment Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the diversity of our community.

All applications must be received by Monday, March 3rd, 2025.