General Worker Maintenance/Janitor
Top Benefits
About the role
Competition #:490-05-08-22-25 Job Title: General Worker Maintenance/Janitor
Dept.: Environmental Services Start Date: Immediately
Posted Date: August 22, 2025 Close Date: August 29, 2025
Reg/Temp: Temporary Full/Part: Casual
(Subject to change)
Applications accepted until 4:00 PM on the Closing Date
The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is a Long-Term Care Home to 136 Residents and employs 280 staff in various Departments.
– Maintenance – Shifts
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. Salary: Maintenance ($22.27182 – $23.1044) per hour (according to experience)
- Janitor – Shifts
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. Grade 12 Education. Must have a good working knowledge of janitorial and floor care.
Regular and consistent attendance is essential.
Training/Work Experience: Work experience in floor maintenance i.e. vacuuming, washing, wax, and buffing, safety procedures with garbage deposal, ground maintenance, i.e. lawn tractor, salt, etc. Salary Janitor $18.4754 – 18.7729) per hour (according to experience)
Please refer to the General Worker (Maintenance) or General Worker (Janitor) Job Descriptions located on the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home Website @ www.rkmacdonald.ca
Hours of Work
Days/Weekends 8am-4/7 am – 3 pm/6am-2pm (subject to change) hours may flex as need arises.
Benefits
Pension – NA Vacation, holiday – % as per Dept of Labor Guidelines
Sick Benefits – NA Health Benefits – NA (undetermined end date)
Closing Statement
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those Applicants selected for an interview to be contacted. 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. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is committed to upholding the Human Rights of all R.K MacDonald employees, including the right of all people to enjoy a physically and psychologically safe work environment; the right of all people to just and favorable terms of employment; and the right of all people to be respected and valued for their differences with equitable opportunities and outcomes in an inclusive environment where all can thrive. Internal applicants can apply via Internal Application Form, all External Applicants to submit cover letter and resume to: HR via Fax: 902-863-4437 or email: jobs@rkmacdonald.caThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews are held within two weeks of closing date.
Disclaimer: Please refer to nursing home website for complete job posting www.rkmacdonald.ca
About RK MacDonald Nursing Home
Our home was constructed in four phases over a period of 50 years. The character and history of the original building built under the loving direction of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Martha, combined with the modern architectural design of our cottages, provides our Home with five communities. While each community has its own unique features and flavors, staff in each community excel in providing loving, dignified and excellent care to our residents.
General Worker Maintenance/Janitor
Top Benefits
About the role
Competition #:490-05-08-22-25 Job Title: General Worker Maintenance/Janitor
Dept.: Environmental Services Start Date: Immediately
Posted Date: August 22, 2025 Close Date: August 29, 2025
Reg/Temp: Temporary Full/Part: Casual
(Subject to change)
Applications accepted until 4:00 PM on the Closing Date
The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is a Long-Term Care Home to 136 Residents and employs 280 staff in various Departments.
– Maintenance – Shifts
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. Salary: Maintenance ($22.27182 – $23.1044) per hour (according to experience)
- Janitor – Shifts
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. Grade 12 Education. Must have a good working knowledge of janitorial and floor care.
Regular and consistent attendance is essential.
Training/Work Experience: Work experience in floor maintenance i.e. vacuuming, washing, wax, and buffing, safety procedures with garbage deposal, ground maintenance, i.e. lawn tractor, salt, etc. Salary Janitor $18.4754 – 18.7729) per hour (according to experience)
Please refer to the General Worker (Maintenance) or General Worker (Janitor) Job Descriptions located on the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home Website @ www.rkmacdonald.ca
Hours of Work
Days/Weekends 8am-4/7 am – 3 pm/6am-2pm (subject to change) hours may flex as need arises.
Benefits
Pension – NA Vacation, holiday – % as per Dept of Labor Guidelines
Sick Benefits – NA Health Benefits – NA (undetermined end date)
Closing Statement
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those Applicants selected for an interview to be contacted. 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. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is committed to upholding the Human Rights of all R.K MacDonald employees, including the right of all people to enjoy a physically and psychologically safe work environment; the right of all people to just and favorable terms of employment; and the right of all people to be respected and valued for their differences with equitable opportunities and outcomes in an inclusive environment where all can thrive. Internal applicants can apply via Internal Application Form, all External Applicants to submit cover letter and resume to: HR via Fax: 902-863-4437 or email: jobs@rkmacdonald.caThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews are held within two weeks of closing date.
Disclaimer: Please refer to nursing home website for complete job posting www.rkmacdonald.ca
About RK MacDonald Nursing Home
Our home was constructed in four phases over a period of 50 years. The character and history of the original building built under the loving direction of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Martha, combined with the modern architectural design of our cottages, provides our Home with five communities. While each community has its own unique features and flavors, staff in each community excel in providing loving, dignified and excellent care to our residents.