Overview
Maintenance Repairperson I Jobs in St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada at City of St. John’s
Title: Maintenance Repairperson I
Company: City of St. John’s
Location: St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Our City, Our Future
St. John's is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. John’s is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1200 strong, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. John's and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St. John’s a city where people want to live and feel they belong.
The Opportunity
The Human Resources Division is presently accepting applications for the Temporary position of Maintenance Repairperson I, with the Department of Public Works. This position will run from April 2026 – November 27, 2026.
Accountabilities
- The incumbent shall perform a wide array of maintenance chores such as cabinet making, "finish" carpentry, furniture repairs, sparkling, painting, glass and glazing repairs, commercial door hardware repairs, renovation work, installation, and repairs to suspended ceilings and various types of flooring.
- Other maintenance work as required.
The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
Qualifications
- Incumbent must be a provincially licensed Carpenter.
- The incumbent shall also have a broad knowledge of the various related trades required to
perform the duties of this position efficiently.
- Must possess a valid "Class 5" Driver's Licence.
This position is classified as safety sensitive. The City of St. John’s has a comprehensive Alcohol and Drug Policy to ensure fitness for work and the completion of a satisfactory alcohol and drug test is a mandatory pre-employment requirement.
Hours of Work
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, Shift work as required.
Applicants must be members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 569, or should be prepared to join the Union immediately upon appointment.
We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The City of St. John's does not accept applications in person, by email, fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12:00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.
This City of St. John's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the community's diversity.
