Custodian (Term)

Dalhousie University; Halifax; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Halifax is seeking a Custodian for full-time cleaning duties across its facilities. Applicants should have prior cleaning experience, be reliable and punctual, with strong communication and organizational skills. This position requires in-person work on campus, and includes physically demanding tasks. Hourly rate starts at $20.71.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning for all assigned University buildings.
• Dust horizontal and vertical surfaces.
• Sweep and mop floors and stairways.
• Clean and disinfect washroom surfaces.
• Remove refuse from containers.
• Clean glass and polish doors.
• Maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Good communication skills

Good organizational skills

Job description

Position Details

• Position Title: Custodian (Term)
• Department/Unit: Facilities Management
• Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Posting Number: FM59-22
• Employee Group: NSGEU Local 99
• Position Type: Term
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Full-time Equivalency (FTE): 1.0
• Rate: $20.71 per hour
• Classification: Custodian

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 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.

Posting Detail Information

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Open Date: 07/19/2022
• Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/10966