About this role
About NLHCThe 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.About the Department/RegionContext: The Eastern Region maintains and supports approximately 3,500 NL Housing rental properties on the Avalon and Burin Peninsulas through offices in St. John's (Avalon) and Marystown. 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 including eviction prevention, and monitoring, facilitating and administering property maintenance. A variety of programs designed to support low to moderate income households and homeowners are also delivered. 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 DetailsCompetition Number: 2026/27-026-700789PEmployment Type: 1 Permanent Position Department/Region: Avalon Reginal Maintenance Location: St. John's Posting Status: Internal/External Closing Date: July 24th, 2026 Salary Scale: $57,428 to $663,793 per annum (CG-29 $27.61 to $30.67 per hour), 40 hour work week Duties: This position is accountable for the maintenance and repair of plumbing systems, as well as performing major plumbing upgrades. The work encompasses the repair and/or replacement of sewer lines, pipes, taps, valves, traps, bathtubs, sinks and toilets. The incumbent may be required to perform basic repairs to oil, hot water, and low-pressure steam heating systems or assist with major repairs. The successful applicant will record material usage, maintain labour records, and requisition supplies. Other related work, including general housing maintenance and basic carpentry, may be required. The successful applicant may be required to mentor an apprentice.Screening CriteriaInterprovincial Journeyperson Certificate of Qualification in the Plumbing TradeExperience in residential plumbing upgrade and repair workHeating system repair experience (asset)Assessment CriteriaKnowledge of National Plumbing Code of CanadaKnowledge of materials and methods of the plumbing tradeKnowledge of oil, hot water and low-pressure steam heating system repairs (asset)Knowledge of safe work practicesAbility to effectively exchange information Ability to document work completedAbility to work independently Ability to manage time and tasksClient service orientationConditions of EmploymentConditions of Offer: Valid Interprovincial Certificate of Qualification (Plumbing) Corporate InsurabilityAcceptable Certificate of Conduct Conditions of Acceptance:Willing to accept day travel (significant)Willing to accept overnight travel (occasional)Willing to accept on-call rotationWilling to mentor apprenticeAcknowledges requirement for heavy lifting (greater than 50 lb)Applicant InformationThis 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 e