Trades Worker II

Position Details

Transportation and Infrastructure - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

The Trades Worker II, will deliver high-quality repair and maintenance services particular to their discipline at the full journey person level that keep public buildings safe, functional, and code-compliant across the Central Region including Baie Verte area, Springdale, La Scie, Buchan's and Badger.  Key responsibilities include performing alterations, repairs, inspections, and planned/routine maintenance in government-owned and leased facilities; ensuring work meets applicable approved codes, trade standards, and safety requirements; providing on-site direction or lead-hand support to staff and contractors, as required; coordinating with other trades, maintenance staff, and building occupants to complete work efficiently and minimize disruption; and completing other related building maintenance duties, as assigned.

Screening Criteria

1. Journeyperson certificate in a relevant building trade such as Carpentry, Plumbing, Power Engineering or Electrical from a recognized post-secondary institution.
2. Experience in maintenance and repair of buildings.

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of maintenance and repair of buildings.
2. Knowledge of accepted building trade practices, codes.
3. Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety regulations and safe work practices.
4. Ability to problem solve and make independent decisions.
5. Ability to assess and evaluate multiple issues and balance competing demands in a dynamic environment.
6. Professionalism.

Conditions of Employment

Information for Applicants

For more information about this opportunity please contact Norris Hemeon, Area Manager, at (709) 292-4163 or hemeonn@gov.nl.ca

• The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador values inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, and a workplace culture that benefits from varying ideas and lived experiences.
• Accommodations and alternate assessment formats are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting recruitment@gov.nl.ca, 709-729-0130 or toll free at 1-888-729-7690. Video Relay Service (VRS) calls are welcomed.
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• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applications must be received by the closing date stated in the job posting.
• It is the responsibility of applicants to submit a resume that clearly demonstrates the required screening criteria outlined in the job description.
• Applications must contain current contact information, including phone number, mailing and, e-mail addresses.
• Application information must be factual, complete and current, to date of submission.
• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.