Skilled Worker, Public Works

Job summary

Perform a wide range of labour-intensive and skilled mechanical, maintenance, and construction work as part of the City’s Service Delivery & Operations team. Work may take place under challenging environmental conditions, and the employee must be available for all shifts, including nights.

Job details

Competition Number 26-090 Salary $29.49/Hour Job Type Permanent Full Time Closing Date November 6, 2026 Share Facebook X Email LinkedIn Position Overview The City of Saint John is seeking highly motivated skilled individuals to join our operational team as outside workers, in Service Delivery & Operations. New employees will ideally have related post-secondary education and experience in maintenance and construction work, a class 3 drivers’ license, the aptitude to learn and to adapt to new workplace technologies, and the ability to develop in the municipal public service. Duties will involve a wide range of labour intensive and skilled mechanical, maintenance, and construction work, often under challenging environmental and other work conditions. The incumbent must be available to work all shifts, including nights. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and which we serve. We encourage and support applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates who belong to such groups, who are qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection. Applications will be accepted through our online system only. Qualified applicants should submit their cover letters and resumes to: City of Saint John Attn: Hiring Committee www.saintjohn.ca (careers) Only those applicants being considered further will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Perform a wide range of labour-intensive and skilled mechanical, maintenance, and construction work as part of the City’s Service Delivery & Operations team. Work may take place under challenging environmental conditions, and the employee must be available for all shifts, including nights.

Requirements

Related post-secondary education and experience in maintenance and construction work are preferred. Candidates should ideally hold a Class 3 driver’s license and be able to learn and adapt to new workplace technologies.

Listed skills

• maintenance · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Maintenance
• Construction
• Mechanical Work
• Labour-Intensive Work
• Adaptability
• Learning New Technologies
• Municipal Public Service
• Class 3 Driver's License

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Trades
• Construction

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