10/16/2026
Maintenance Worker
Royal Canadian Legion St. John's Branch No.1
57 Blackmarsh Rd, St. John's, NL A1E 1S6
From $16.60 an hour
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Part-time
Job details
From $16.60 an hour
Part-time
Weekends as needed
57 Blackmarsh Rd, St. John's, NL A1E 1S6
Full job description
Job Posting: Maintenance & Facilities
Worker (Part-Time)
Organization: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1
Location: 57-59 Blackmarsh Road, St. John's, NL, 41E 1S6
Contact: (709) 579-8300 | rclbranch1 .com
Hours: 16 hours weekly (Schedule includes every second weekend off)
About Us
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1 is a proud fixture of the St. John's community, dedicated to supporting veterans, their families, and our local neighborhood. Our facility on Blackmarsh Road hosts numerous community events, dinners, and social gatherings. We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Maintenance & Facilities Worker to keep our building clean, safe, and perfectly set up for our members and guests.
Position Overview
This part-time position focuses on a mix of facility cleaning, routine maintenance, and event coordination support. Working 16 hours a week with a schedule that ensures you have every second weekend completely off, you will play a vital role in keeping our branch running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
Event Setup & Breakdown: Moving, setting up, and packing away tables, chairs, and basic layout equipment to prepare our hall for meetings, dinners, and functions.
Facility Cleaning & Dusting: Keeping the interior of the branch immaculate. This includes detailed cleaning of public facilities, restrooms, common areas, and routine dusting of surfaces, memorabilia displays, and furniture.
Floor & Window Care: Sweeping, mopping, and maintaining the floors throughout the venue, as well as cleaning windows.
Light Maintenance & Repairs: Handling basic building fixes, with a specific focus on checking, changing, and repairing light fixtures and bulbs.
Seasonal Grounds Upkeep: During the winter months, keeping doorways and mainentrances clear of snow and ice to ensure safe access for members and guests.
Qualifications & Requirements
Background Check: A clean Police Clearance / Conduct Certificate is required for employment.
Experience: Previous experience in janitorial work, basic facility maintenance, or event setup is a strong asset.
Physical Stamina: Ability to comfortably lift and move tables/chairs, shovel snow, stand for extended periods, and perform manual labor.
Reliability & Independence: Highly dependable with an excellent attendance record. Able to work efficiently from a checklist without constant supervision.
Schedule Flexibility: Able to work the required 16 hours weekly, including alternating weekends (working one weekend, then enjoying the next weekend off).
lnterpersonal Skills: A respectful, friendly, and community-minded attitude. A high level of respect for veterans and the Legion's mission is required.
How to Apply
lf you take pride in keeping a space looking its best and want to support a great community
organization, please submit your resume through one of the following methods:
By Email: Send your application to [email protected]
ln Person: Drop off your resume directly to the office or bar at 57-59 Blackmarsh Road
By Phone: Call us at (709) 579-8300 for more details.
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1 thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
