We're seeking a permanent full-time Plumber/Maintenance person to be a crucial player in our dynamic organization, where we host an exciting year-round schedule of events that uplift and enrich our community. If you're looking for a role that combines your interest in building maintenance and plumbing with your love for sports and entertainment, keep reading!

About Us:

At St. John's Sports & Entertainment Ltd. (SJSEL), we're not just a sports, tourism, conventions and entertainment organization. We're a dedicated team who channel our passion into every facet of our work as we create and host exceptional experiences for a global audience.

We're looking for a plumbing and building maintenance MVP to join the organization. The successful candidate for this position must be a member of CUPE Local 5459 or should be prepared to join the union immediately upon appointment. This position will report to the Manager of Building Operations. This position will assist with ensuring the successful execution of world-class musical, sports, business, cultural, and family entertainment and conferences taking place at Mary Brown’s Centre and the St. John’s Convention Centre.

Key Responsibilities:

Duties of this position will include, but not limited to:
• Perform necessary commercial plumbing work as required at Mary Brown’s Centre and the St. John’s Convention Centre.
• Inspect, install and repair plumbing systems and fixtures in a commercial setting including diagnose plumbing problems and work to resolve them efficiently.
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems and materials required.
• Prepare estimates for work orders and request materials required to complete jobs.
• Perform routine maintenance and preventative maintenance of plumbing systems in both facilities.
• Install, repair and maintain water treatment systems, waste disposal systems, and related appliances and fixtures.
• Operating the ice resurfacing machine along with conducting daily ice maintenance and/or forklift as required
• Work in cooperation with other trades and laborers to ensure that all specifications, legislation, and policies are met, and to ensure efficient completion of any project.
• Performing necessary building maintenance work as it pertains to Mary Brown’s Centre and St. John’s Convention Centre.
• Performing all work assignments safely in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Regulations that apply to this work and other related legislation, St. John’s Sports & Entertainment Ltd. standards, and quality checks
• Ensuring safety, good housekeeping and quality standards are maintained
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate should possess:

Education
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be a Journeyman Plumber with a red seal and Certificate of Qualification or be prepared to successfully complete an educational upgrade to obtain an Interprovincial Plumber Red Seal.

Specific Skills/Certifications
• Must have at time of hire and continue to maintain a valid Class 5 driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Have a general understanding of carpentry, painting, plastering and mechanical repairs of machinery.
• Demonstrated ability, knowledge, and skills necessary to effectively perform maintenance and repairs to various equipment and systems.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out verbal and written instructions accurately and quickly and to deal with people in a tactful, diplomatic manner.
• Participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work (ie. fall protection and forklift training).

Relevant Experience
• A Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Construction Industry.
• A Minimum of 5 years’ commercial plumbing experience.

Other
• Candidates possessing an equivalent combination of education and experience that is deemed acceptable by St. John’s Sports & Entertainment Ltd. may be considered.
• Certificate of Conduct must be provided

The salary and benefits for the position will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Interested applicants please send a complete resume including cover letter and references to:

St. John’s Sports & Entertainment Ltd.
50 New Gower Street
St. John’s, NL A1C 1J3
Attn: Human Resources
hr@sjsel.ca

St. John’s Sports & Entertainment Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the diversity of our community.