Custodian

Dalhousie University; Halifax; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, invites applications for a Custodian in Facilities Management. Reporting to Environmental Services supervisors, the role covers cleaning and related duties across university buildings, including classrooms, offices and washrooms.

This physically demanding position requires kneeling, bending, standing and squatting. It offers a 40-hour workweek, Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm, with overtime possible and basic safety awareness preferred.

Qualifications

• Recent related experience is required.
• Ability to take direction and work with minimal supervision.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime, as required.
• General safety and WHMIS training an asset.

Responsibilities

• Dusts horizontal and vertical surfaces.
• Sweeps, dry-mops, and wet-mops floors and stairs.
• Vacuums mats and carpets.
• Cleans and disinfects washroom surfaces and replenishes supplies.
• Removes refuse and transfers waste to proper sites.
• Cleans glass and polishes doors/partitions.

Skills

Experience

Follow directions

Reliability

Communication

Overtime willingness

WHMIS training asset

Job description

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our 18,800 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that’s celebrating 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Position Details

Position Information

• Position Title Custodian
• Department/Unit Facilities Management
• Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Posting Number FM130-26
• Employee Group NSGEU Local 99
• Position Type Regular, On-Going
• Employment Type Full Time
• Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0
• Rate $20.71 per hour
• Classification Custodian

Job Summary

Reporting to Environmental Services supervisors, Custodians are responsible for performing cleaning and related duties for all assigned University buildings. Areas of responsibility include classrooms, laboratories, clinics, offices, lounges, washrooms, hallways, stairwells, entrances and other designated building spaces, as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Dusts horizontal and vertical surfaces
• Sweeps/dry-mops and wet-mops floors and stairways using dust mops, tools, buckets, wringers, wet mops and automatic floor machines, as required
• Vacuums mats and carpeted areas
• Cleans and disinfects washroom surfaces and replenishes paper, plastic, and soap supplies
• Removes refuse from domestic size containers and transfers bagged or loose waste to exterior dumpsters and waste holding sites
• Transfers recyclables/organic waste to designated holding sites
• Cleans glass and polishes doors and partitions
• Strips and waxes floors and baseboards using appropriate equipment
• Washes walls and ceilings (using ladders), as necessary
• Arranges furniture (event set-ups) in designated areas
• Clears building entrances (exterior steps and landings) of snow, ice, litter and other debris, as required
• Replaces light bulbs, as required
• Maintains a clean work environment
• Performs other duties as required

Note

This position is physically demanding. Extensive kneeling, bending, standing and squatting required.

Required Qualifications

• Previous recent and related experience is required
• Ability to take direction and work with minimal supervision
• Reliable and punctual
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Must be willing and able to work overtime, as required
• General safety and WHMIS training an asset

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our 18,800 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that’s celebrating 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Additional Information

Schedule:
Full-time (100%) 40hrs/wk Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm

Application Consideration

Bargaining unit employees are given first consideration and will be notified regarding the status of their application. All other applicants will be considered when there is no qualified internal candidate and will only be contacted if selected for an interview.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

Posting Detail Information

• Number of Vacancies 1
• Open Date 11/04/2026
• Close Date 11/10/2026
• Open Until Filled No

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22465