Custodian (Term)

Dalhousie University; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS is seeking a Custodian to perform cleaning and related duties across university buildings. The role includes dusting, mopping, disinfecting washrooms, waste handling, and light maintenance in classrooms, labs, offices, and common areas.

This physically demanding position requires the ability to kneel, bend, stand, and work in-person on campus, with overtime as needed to support operations.

Qualifications

• Recent related experience is required.
• Ability to take direction and work with minimal supervision.
• Reliable and punctual with good communication.
• Willing to work overtime as required.
• General safety and WHMIS training is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Dust, sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain floors in assigned buildings.
• Disinfect washrooms and replenish supplies as needed.
• Remove refuse and manage recyclables; keep spaces clean and organized.
• Clean glass, doors, and partitions; arrange event set-ups when required.
• Perform light maintenance such as changing bulbs and snow removal assistance.
• Follow safety protocols and work on campus in person.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliable and punctual

Good communication

Organizational skills

Willing and able to work overtime

Ability to take direction

WHMIS training (asset)

Job description

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 celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

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.
Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

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

Assets

Additional Information

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 persons (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 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter