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Trades Worker I
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a full-time Trades Worker I at the DHT plant maintenance team in Central Zone. The role performs near-journeyperson maintenance, repair and troubleshooting across building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical trades. The posting states 75 hours biweekly on 8-hour day shifts, pay of CAD 23.32 to 25.68 per hour, and a closing date of 2026-11-11.
Responsibilities:
- Réparer la plomberie, les chaudières, pompes et compresseurs
- Effectuer des travaux électriques mineurs et assister les électriciens
- Faire l'entretien préventif, peinture, plâtrage et maçonnerie
- Assurer le fonctionnement des systèmes de sécurité-incendie
- Remplir les bons de travail et livrer les fournitures
Requirements summary:
- Diplôme d'études postsecondaires d'un an en métiers du bâtiment, électricité, plomberie ou mécanique
- Au moins un an d'expérience dans les 5 dernières années
- Permis de conduire valide de classe V
- Expérience en contrôle des infections
- Capacité à soulever plus de 50 lb
- Certificat de bonne conduite de la GRC ou de la police locale
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Source and dates
Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Mechanical & electrical trades |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 75 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Certificate of Conduct |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | building trades, electrical, plumbing, mechanical |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 997 |
Job description
| Zone: Central Zone Location: DHT - Doctor Hugh Twomey Health Center Trades Worker I Central Zone - DHT Plant Maintenance Permanent Full-time NAPE HS 41777POS |
|---|
| Hours | 75 (8 hours; Days) |
| Salary | CG24 (CAD23.32 - CAD25.68 per hour) |
| Competition Number | VAC0030969 |
| Posted Date | 2026-11-05 |
| Closing Date | 2026-11-11 |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Definition of Work: The Trades Worker I is responsible for maintenance, repair and troubleshooting work near the journeyperson level in the building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical trades to ensure efficient operation. The successful candidate performs plumbing repairs and maintenance on boilers, pumps, and compressors; installs and repairs faucets, toilets and other plumbing fixtures; installs and/or repairs offices, doors, windows, glass, locks, and office furniture such as desks, bookcases, shelving, etc; performs minor electrical work such as replacing light bulbs, tubes, ballasts, switches and light fixtures; assists electricians in more advanced electrical repairs and maintenance such as pulling wire; maintains building in good condition through preventative maintenance work such as painting, plastering; performs masonry related duties such as repairs/replaces or installs brick, concrete blocks, paving stones, ceramic floors and wall tiles; participates in the repair and troubleshooting of boiler systems; operates power tools including table saws, electric drills, voltage meter, etc; completes work orders, filling building supply orders and delivering goods to applicable buildings; ensures that all life safety systems such as fire alarms, extinguishers, emergency lighting, etc, are in working order; responds when alarms are activated; removes fire hazards and reports safety hazards; performs annual maintenance checks on various pieces of equipment and/or building structure; may provide advice and guidance to new and existing employees; and, other duties related to general maintenance and assisting other building trades may be required. Travel within the region to perform maintenance related duties may be required. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements. Physical Demands: By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to): • Regularly lifts/moves object up to 25 lbs. Occasionally lifts/moves >50lbs. Push/Pulling forces up to 50lbsF are required. • Work repetitively involves reaching/stretching, bending and twisting; regular standing, walking, climbing, and being in awkward or cramped positions. • Use of gross and fine motor skills; constant use of hand tools that require accurate control and steadiness and maintaining physical balance (e.g. ladders/scaffolding). • Work Environments present potential for exposure to scented/chemical products and/or other allergens within publicly accessible areas. • Work environments can present exposure to loud noises or environmental hazards; potential for exposure to blood, bodily fluids and/or other contagion. Personal protective equipment is required for specific areas. • Maintaining a clean-shaven face can be mandated to ensure proper seal of personal protective equipment. Required qualifications: • Graduation from a one-year post-secondary course in a building, electrical, plumbing or mechanical trade approved by Central Health. • Minimum one years’ experience within the last 5 years in a building, electrical, plumbing or mechanical trades. • Experience in infection control measures. • A valid Class V driver’s license issued by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. • Demonstrated ability to lift or move objects over 50 lbs. • Demonstrated knowledge of: • Building, electrical, plumbing, and/or mechanical trades. • Computers. • Safe work procedures. • Life Safety Systems. • Workplace Hazardous Material Information System. • Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. • Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills. • Consistent demonstration of Central Health’s corporate values; Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence (ICARE). • A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position. • A satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local police authority. Preferred qualifications: • Experience working in a health care environment. |
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