Facilities Coordinator

Role overview

The St. John’s Farmers’ Market is hiring a full-time Facilities Coordinator to keep the market building and grounds clean, safe, and well maintained. This position combines routine cleaning, light upkeep, event preparation, and general facilities support in a busy community environment.

What you’ll do

• Keep all indoor and outdoor areas clean and orderly, including taking charge of regular and ongoing cleaning across the property.
• Guide and support other cleaning staff by setting priorities and sharing effective cleaning practices.
• Assist with setting up, taking down, and cleaning up after markets and events of different sizes.
• Carry out minor repairs and maintenance tasks, while also checking the building regularly for possible facilities issues.
• Help maintain occupational health and safety standards as well as food safety standards.

What the role calls for

• Availability to work every Saturday and Sunday as part of the normal weekly schedule is required.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and stay on top of ongoing cleaning needs.
• Hands-on maintenance experience or familiarity with the upkeep of commercial spaces is an asset.
• Comfort with regular physical tasks, including cleaning, lifting, carrying tables, and setting up event spaces.
• Capacity to lift or move up to 40 pounds.
• Confidence in directing support staff when needed.
• A friendly, adaptable, outgoing approach suited to a busy, diverse, and inclusive workplace.

Bonus knowledge

• Experience with Newfoundland and Labrador food safety guidance or occupational health and safety rules would be an advantage, though it is not required.
• Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment or restaurant-kitchen cleaning would also be helpful, but is optional.

Schedule and pay

This is a full-time position with 35 hours per week. Pay is $22.00 per hour. Weekend work is part of the regular schedule, including both Saturday and Sunday each week.

Hiring details

Applicants should send a resume and cover letter as soon as possible. The hiring team is aiming to move quickly, and interviews are planned to begin on July 11th.

Equal opportunity statement

The St. John’s Farmers’ Market values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application question

Applicants must confirm whether they can work both Saturday and Sunday every week as part of their regular schedule.