Oil burner technician

About NLHCThe 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/RegionContext: 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 DetailsCompetition Number: 2026/27-045-700530PEmployment Type: 1 Permanent Position Department/Region: Eastern RegionLocation: Avalon Regional Maintenance, St. John's Posting Status: Internal/External Closing Date: October 13th, 2026 Salary Scale: $57,428 to $63,793 per annum (CG-29, $27.61 to $30.67 per hour), 40-hour work weekDuties:The incumbent is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining oil-burning heating systems in both occupied and vacant residential properties. This includes working with components such as thermostats, motors, piping, safety devices, fuel supply connections, ventilation, and electrical systems, all in compliance with applicable codes and environmental protection requirements. Duties involve reviewing and interpreting blueprints and specifications to determine work requirements and system layout; identifying necessary tools, materials, and equipment; and assembling system components using hand and power tools, including measuring, cutting, threading, and soldering. The role also includes marking component locations, cutting openings through walls and floors, installing supports and hangers, testing systems for proper operation, adjusting controls, troubleshooting malfunctions, and performing scheduled maintenance. The incumbent is expected to maintain daily records of materials and labour, operate a corporate van, and perform other related duties, including plumbing.Screening CriteriaCompletion of Oil Burner Mechanic Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificate Experience in installing, maintaining and repairing oil-burning heating systems in residential propertiesAssessment CriteriaKnowledge of applicable building, environmental, and safety codes and regulationsKnowledge of oil heating system componentsAbility to maintain accurate recordsAbility to operate a computer to prepare documents or access databases.Ability to read blueprints, drawings and sketchesAbility to effectively exchange information Ability to manage time and tasks while working independentlyRelationship building ProfessionalismConditions of EmploymentConditions of Offer: Satisfactory Certificate of ConductValid class 5 driver's licenseProof of required JourneypersonConditions of Acceptance Willing to accept