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Trades Worker I

Job Details:

In-person
$23.32 - $25.68 / hour
Full-time
Permanent
Experienced
Zone: Eastern Urban Zone
Location: St. Patrick's Mercy Home
Trades Worker I
Facilities - Plant Maintenance
Permanent Full-time
CUPE SP
02067POS

Hours: 75 bi-weekly (8 hours; Days, Evenings, Weekends, Nights)

Salary: CG-24 (CAD23.32 - CAD25.68 per hour)

Competition Number: VAC0026822

Posted Date: 2026-07-14

Closing Date: 2026-07-21

Job Summary
The Trades Worker I (General Maintenance) is responsible for maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting work in the building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical trades’ areas. This includes general building and equipment maintenance such as replacing light bulbs, installing and repairing faucets, clearing drains, repairing cabinets/shelves/tables, mowing lawns/grounds, snow clearing, assembling/installing of equipment, repairing and performing preventative maintenance on resident beds and ceiling lifts, moving furniture, ordering/receiving and maintaining accurate levels parts/supplies and performing other related duties as required.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Constantly lifts, carries or moves objects up to 11 lbs., regularly between 11 - 44 lbs. and occasionally over 44 lbs.
Regularly requires physical effort using tools that require accurate control and steadiness; maintaining physical balance, standing, walking, climbing, using gross and fine motor skills, and working in awkward or cramped positions requiring strength and/or endurance.
Work is impacted by time pressures/deadlines, interruptions and lack of control over work pace as priorities change, services being interrupted, etc.

Job Qualifications
Certificate or recognized formal training program in the trades’ area such as small engine repair or welding is required.
A minimum of one year of current experience in the repair/maintenance of equipment at the commercial/institutional level is required.
Training or certificates in WHMIS, Confined space and Asbestos Abatement would be an asset.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

Competition Number: VAC0026822
Company Website: https://NLHealthServices.ca/
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About NL Health Services

About NL Health Services

If you come from away, you’ll discover just how special Newfoundland and Labrador is. If you're a local, you already know this. It’s our people. It’s our culture. It’s our stories (and oh do we love our stories).

If you’re looking to grow your health career in a place with adventure around each corner and a strong sense of community, then let’s put on the kettle and have a chat. Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services might just be the perfect fit for you.

Why join NL Health Services?

There are many reasons. You will put your skills to great use in a unique and remarkable part of the world, be part of interdisciplinary and talented health-care teams and have access to state-of-the-art equipment and modern facilities.

  • We also offer incentives for local talent, those looking to return home and those new to our province.
  • Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package.
  • Generous vacation packages and paid time off.
  • Full-time and part-time pension plans options.
  • Health insurance, dental and long-term disability plans.
  • Financial incentives and relocation support.
  • Student placements and clinical residencies.
  • Remote work options available.
  • Fast pathways to nursing for out-of-province applicants.

With a rich and unique culture, and tremendous natural beauty, Newfoundland and Labrador is an ideal place to call home, with a growing diverse population and among the safest places in the world to live.

About NL Health Services

At NL Health Services, we are responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our team consists of more than 22,000 dedicated health workers who are committed to providing the best care in communities across the province, in five geographical areas.

The provincial health authority was created in April 2023, following recommendations from Health Accord NL, and brings together five former separate health entities. Our goal is to improve the health of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and to create a more integrated, accessible, technologically enhanced, equitable and sustainable health system.

We know that it is the people – employees, physicians and volunteers – that together make NL Health Services a great place to work. We believe that every person carries valuable knowledge, experience and perspective, and it is in this diversity that we find strength. At NL Health Services, we embrace the distinct and complementary characteristics of all our members as we seek to eliminate health disparities by providing fair, equitable and quality health care to all patients, residents and clients.

If your passion is to provide extraordinary health care to the residents of the communities of Newfoundland and Labrador, we want to hear from you.

Come, work with us, and be extraordinary every day!

For more information, please visit: https://nlhealthservices.ca/.

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