Maintenance Repairperson B

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 www.nlhc.nl.ca.

Competition Number: 2024/25-063-810759T
Employment Type: Temporary
Department/Region: Central Region
Location: Gander
Posting Status: External
Closing Date: December 17, 2024
Salary Scale: $51,043 to $56,492 per annum (CG-26, $24.54 to $27.16 per hour), 40 hour work week

Position Details

Context: The Central Regional Office maintains and supports all NL Housing rental properties in the Grand Falls and Gander 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, including preparing vacant units for occupancy. Work performed includes plastering/painting units, carpentry (including the replacement of doors, windows, siding and cupboards), and plumbing. Work may involve mold/mildew remediation, as well as minor asbestos abatement. The incumbent also determines scope of work in consultation with supervisor, prepares estimates of materials/supplies/labour, and maintains labour/material records. The incumbent will complete work on occupied units and other related duties, as required.

Criteria

Screening Criteria:

1. Completion of a Carpentry, Painting and Decorating, or Renovation Technician program (equivalencies may be considered)
2. Experience in residential plastering and painting
3. Carpentry experience in residential maintenance/construction
4. Experience in plumbing trade
5. Journeyperson Certificate of Qualification in Carpentry or Painting & Decorating (Asset)

Assessment Criteria:

1. Knowledge of the plastering and painting trade, including the use and care of the tools of the trade
2. Knowledge of the methods and practices of the carpentry trade, including the use and care of 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 (asset)
5. Ability to estimate materials/supplies and labour
6. Ability to effectively exchange information
7. Ability to work independently while maintain time and tasks
8. 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)

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.
• 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.

How to apply:

Applications should be submitted on the Online Job Portal: https://www.nlhc.nl.ca/career-centre/

Please note that applications will not be accepted in-person, by fax, email or mail at this time.