R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, 64 Pleasant Street, Antigonish NS B2G 1W7
Competition #:490-05-05-16-2023 Job Title: Maintenance
Dept.: Environmental Services Start Date: Immediately
Posted Date: May 16, 2023 Close Date: May 23, 2023
Reg./Temp: Permanent Full/Part: Full time
(Subject to change)
Applications accepted until 4:00 PM on the Closing Date
Opening Statement
The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is a Long Term Care Home to 137 Residents and employs 240 staff in various Departments.
Qualifications/Skills Required: Must have a valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License. Good physical health, ability to work
independently and with others, ability to follow verbal and written instructions, ability to learn the operation of
equipment, ability to perform repetitive tasks, and ability to work in a warm congested area, ability to operate and run computerized maintenance monitoring system (Honeywell). Must be willing to be on call, for maintenance issues after hrs. Grade 12 education, carpentry, painting, and boilers experience preferred. Any certificates in these areas are an asset. Minimum 2-5 years’ experience in a large building complex required. Regular & consistent attendance is essential.
Training/Work Experience: Work experience in some of the following trades; plumbing, carpentry, painting, boiler maintenance, refrigeration, electronics, and phone and cable hook up with a recognized employer is required. Any certificates in these areas considered an asset.
Please: refer to General Worker (Maintenance) Job Description Complete listing on our website @ www.rkmacdonald.ca
Hours of Work
Permanent Full Time
Hours – Days/Evenings/Weekends (6-2 pm 7-3pm/8-4 pm) (subject to change). Hours may vary as per project needs (i.e. evening –nights, repair call- ins, etc.)
Salary
$22.6052-22.9895 per hour
Benefits/Pension Information
Pension – NSEPP can defer 3mos
Vacation & Holiday
Sick: following 528 hr. probationary period
Health Benefits Health (Travel), Dental, Life, Ltd, and Optional Benefits
Closing Statement
Thank you for your interest in this position. Interviews held within two weeks of closing date. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members are to be fully vaccinated by November 30, 202. The R.K. MacDonald is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, and physical and mental abilities. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful Applicants is dependent on submission of reference checks, certifications, and a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to Human Resources before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. In addition, proof of applicable education and or certification is required as a condition of employment. Internal applicants to apply by using the Internal Application Form, External Applicants to submit cover letter and resume to: Human Resources via email: jobs@rkmacdonald.ca Disclaimer: Please refer to nursing home website for complete job posting www.rkmacdonald.ca
