Maintenance Repairperson - Competition Number:2026/27-006-700315P

About NLHC

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

About the Department/Region

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.

Position Details

Competition Number:2026/27-006-700315P

Employment Type: 1 Permanent position

Department/Region: Eastern Region

Location: Avalon Regional Office

Posting Status: External

Closing Date: September 23, 2026

Salary Scale: $48,505 to $53,414 per annum ($23.32 to $25.68 hourly CG-24, 40-hour work week)

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 incumbent also determines scope of work in consultation with supervisor, prepares estimates 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

High School Diploma

Completion of a one-year post-secondary course in a particular building, electrical, plumbing or mechanical trade (equivalencies may be considered)

Experience in residential carpentry, maintenance, and/or construction.

Experience in basic plumbing

Assessment Criteria

Knowledge of plastering and painting practices, including the use and care of tools.

Knowledge of carpentry methods and practices, including the use and care of tools.

Knowledge of basic plumbing practices, including the use and care of tools.

Knowledge of the National Building Code (asset)

Knowledge of scaffolding installation and work procedures (asset)

Ability to estimate materials, supplies, and labour

Ability to effectively exchange information.

Ability to work independently and manage time and tasks efficiently.

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.

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 View email address on jobs.swagapp.com or by calling View phone number on jobs.swagapp.com.

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.