Custodial Worker - Competition Number: 2026/27-033-700591T

About NLHC

The 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/Region

Context: 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 Details

Competition Number: 2026/27-033-700591T
Employment Type: Temporary
Department/Region: Eastern Region
Location: Avalon Regional Office Maintenance, St. John’s
Posting Status: External
Closing Date: November 12, 2026
Salary Scale: $43,388 to $46,820 per annum (CG-19, $20.86 to $22.51 per hour), 40-hour work week

Duties: The incumbent performs cleaning and maintenance tasks including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing floors; disinfecting washrooms and surfaces; vacuuming, waxing floors, and dusting furniture; collecting garbage; replenishing washroom supplies. Responsibilities include ground maintenance like picking up litter, mowing, trimming hedges; ensuring building security and safety; clearing snow and ice; seasonal maintenance like painting and winterizing plumbing. They maintain and check equipment, handle emergency repairs, manage cleaning supply inventory, and clean carpets and windows. Work involves manual, sometimes physically demanding tasks inside and outside, often in adverse weather conditions, including minor plumbing, furniture relocation, and other duties as needed.

Screening Criteria

Completion of high school diploma (equivalencies may be considered)
Experience in custodial work
Experience in ground maintenance (asset)
Experience in building trades at the semi-skilled level (asset)

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of the building trades at the semi-skilled level (asset)
2. Knowledge of grounds maintenance and the tools and equipment used in the performance of such work
3. Knowledge of custodial practices, including care and use of related equipment
4. Knowledge of safe work practices, including the use and storage of chemicals and solvents
5. Ability to effectively exchange information
6. Ability to work independently
7. Ability to manage time and tasks
8. Relationship building

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer:
1. Proof of a valid class 5 driver’s license
2. An acceptable driver’s abstract

Conditions of Acceptance:
1. Willing to accept requirement for access to private transportation for business purposes

2. Acknowledgement of requirement for heavy lifting (up to possibly greater than 25 lb)
3. Acknowledgement of prolonged periods of standing/walking

Applicant Information

? This 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 equal opportunity employer.
• Newfoundland and Labrador Housing recognizes the need for work life balance and offers flexible work arrangements.
• Disability related accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting [email protected] or by calling (709) 724-3002.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applications should be received prior to midnight Newfoundland Standard time on the closing day.
• The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application submitted clearly demonstrates the required criteria. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate the required screening criteria will be screened out.
• The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application includes accurate and current contact information, including phone number, mailing and e-mail addresses.
• All information submitted as part of this application must be factual, complete and current to date of submission. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of stated credentials as part of the selection process.
• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with NL Housing.
• Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.