Utility Worker I

Utility Worker I

TI.26.27.0755

Posted Date: October 29, 2026

Closing November 6, 2026

Employment Type: 1 Temporary

Division: Building Operations Division - Avalon Region

Department: Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Position Group: NAPE - Maintenance and Operations Services

Location: St. John's (Confederation Building)

Salary: $20.86- $22.51 per hour (CG-19), 40 hours per week

Benefits: Onboarding

Position Details

Transportation and Infrastructure - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

The Utility Worker I is responsible for performing a variety of routine cleaning, maintenance, tasks to ensure the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of facilities and grounds. This position supports daily operations by maintaining workspaces, cleaning interior of facilities and buildings (i.e. mopping, sweeping polishing and vacuuming floors, windows, walls, ceilings, stairwells, handrails, doorknobs, etc.) while ensuring compliance with safety standards and completing work orders as required. Responsibilities include collecting and disposing of garbage, biomedical waste and recyclable materials such as cardboard; ensuring the stockroom is adequately stocked with housekeeping supplies; replenishing various washrooms supplies such as paper towel, soap, and hand sanitizer) as well as changing Sharps containers, when required. The Utility Worker I primary duties will involve assembling cubicles and organizing cubicle parts; performing facility and equipment maintenance (i.e. oil door hinges, replacing light bulbs, locker repairs, etc.) and moving and arranging furniture. When necessary, will assist with maintaining the grounds and premises in the summer and winter (i.e. mow grass, trim hedges, sweeps and cleans walkways and curbs, shovel snow, operation of snow blower, ice control) and general clean up services. Other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria

1. Completion of high school. Equivalencies will be considered.
2. Experience with building cleaning, maintenance, and operations.
3. Experience with work orders.

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of building cleaning, maintenance and operations.
2. Knowledge of ground maintenance, tools and equipment used in the performance of such work (asset).
3. Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety regulations and safe work practices.
4. Ability to make independent decisions and solve problems.
5. Ability to assess and evaluate multiple issues and balance competing demands.
6. Professionalism.

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer

1. Valid Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Class 05 license.
2. Recent and satisfactory Driver's Abstract.

Conditions of Acceptance

1. Work is performed both inside and outside, sometimes in adverse weather conditions
2. Lifting or moving objects 10 to 25 lbs. is a regular requirement and lifting objects over 50 lbs. is performed on an occasional basis.
3. Constantly standing or walking when performing all cleaning and maintenance activities.
4. Occasionally climbing ladder for window cleaning and dusting.
5. Regularly, working in awkward or cramped positions or body movements such as bending, kneeling and stretching when sweeping and mopping floors, collecting garbage, and when performing other cleaning tasks.

Information for Applicants

For more information about this opportunity please contact, Marion Isaacs, Building Manager-Confederation Complex, at [email protected] or (709) 729-5091.

• 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 [email protected], 709-729-0130 or toll free at 1-888-729-7690. Video Relay Service (VRS) calls are welcomed.
• We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process with a focus on removing barriers. For common potential accommodations and adjustments during the recruitment process, click here. Accommodation information will be kept confidential.
• 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.

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