Day-Shift Facilities Custodian

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

Job summary

Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS is seeking a full-time Custodian to perform cleaning and related duties across university buildings, including classrooms, labs, offices and common areas.

Reporting to Environmental Services supervisors, the role involves dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, restroom sanitation, waste removal, recycling, and basic maintenance tasks, with occasional event support and snow/ice removal.

Qualifications

• Previous custodial experience required.
• Ability to follow directions with minimal supervision.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Willing to work overtime when required.
• WHMIS training is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain assigned university buildings per schedule.
• Dust, sweep, mop floors and wash surfaces.
• Vacuum carpets; clean washrooms and replenish supplies.
• Remove refuse and manage recyclables; dispose waste properly.
• Arrange furniture for events and assist with snow/ice removal as needed.
• Replace light bulbs and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Custodial experience

Follow directions

Reliability

Communication

Overtime availability

WHMIS training

Job description

Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS is seeking a full-time Custodian to perform cleaning and related duties across university buildings, including classrooms, labs, offices and common areas.

Reporting to Environmental Services supervisors, the role involves dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, restroom sanitation, waste removal, recycling, and basic maintenance tasks, with occasional event support and snow/ice removal.