Facilities Custodian

Town-of-Bridgewate; Town of Bridgewater; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Facilities Custodian to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across Town facilities. Reporting to the Facilities Supervisor, the role performs custodial, housekeeping and basic maintenance duties to keep spaces public-ready and compliant with safety standards.

This permanent, full-time, unionized position (CUPE Local 1092) offers a wage of $22.66 per hour, 40 hours per week (Tue–Sat) and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of experience in a professional custodial position.
• Class 5 license.
• WHMIS.
• First-aid/ CPR.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily housekeeping duties for the assigned facilities, including vacuuming, dusting, damp mopping, sanitizing, spot cleaning, sweeping and polishing.
• Cleans and sanitizes washrooms and replenishes paper products and hand soap daily.
• Empty waste receptacles daily and maintain cleanliness of receptacles.
• Ensure facility is secured and lights are off as required; monitor for maintenance issues and report to Facilities Supervisor.
• Set up and takedown rooms for functions and rentals.
• Perform minor building repairs as directed, including painting and basic carpentry.
• Interact courteously with the public and forward messages as required.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety in all duties.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Town of Bridgewater is currently seeking a Facilities Custodian to join our team.

Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada is a town of approximately 9,000 residents, nestled in the heart of the LaHave River Valley on the province's South Shore.

Located within an hour of Halifax, Bridgewater’s reputation as the Main Street of the South Shore is well-deserved -- the community is the service centre for more than 60,000 residents within a 30-minute drive in Lunenburg and Queens counties.

The Town of Bridgewater is committed to offering equal employment opportunities based on qualifications and performance, and free from discrimination because of age, race or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, family status, gender identity, or other protected characteristics, in accordance with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act. At the Town of Bridgewater, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment, and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The position of Facilities Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, secure and welcoming environment across assigned Town of Bridgewater and Public Service Commission facilities. Reporting to the Facilities Supervisor, this position performs a wide range of custodial, housekeeping and basic maintenance duties, including facility cleaning and sanitation, room set‑ups, waste management, building inspections and minor repairs. The incumbent will work independently to ensure facilities are well‑maintained, public‑ready, and compliant with safety standards while providing courteous service to staff, visitors, and community members.

ABOUT YOU

You work well with others and can work independently and as part of a team. You take pride in your work and recognize the importance of ensuring clean facilities. You are self motivated and take initiative to ensure the work is completed properly and in a timely manner. Do you see yourself in this description? We want to hear from you!

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform daily housekeeping duties for the assigned facilities as outlined, to include but not limited to, vacuuming, dusting, damp mopping, sanitizing, spot cleaning, sweeping, and polishing. The level of care required is to be such as is reasonable for “public” buildings. It should be noted that not all areas of the buildings are used or occupied daily. The custodian is expected to review all work areas each day to determine the daily work requirements.
• Cleans and sanitizes washrooms and replenishes all paper products and hand soap dispensers daily.
• Empty all waste receptacles daily, ensuring garbage and recyclables do not accumulate in buildings, and keeps waste receptacles clean and sanitized.
• Ensures that the facility is properly secured, and the appropriate lights turned off as required. Monitors building for potential maintenance problems and reports to Facilities Supervisor (e.g. water leaks, lack of heat/cooling, broken locks, etc.)
• Set up and take down facility rooms for upcoming functions and rentals. This will include but not limited to tables, chairs, displays, etc.
• Perform minor building repairs as directed by the Facilities Supervisor. This may include painting, basic carpentry and preventative maintenance, etc.
• Interacts and is courteous with the public both in-person and by phone and forwards messages to the appropriate personnel as required.
• Demonstrates a commitment to safety in the performance of all duties and tasks.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• A combination of education and experience may also be considered.

Experience:

• A minimum of five years’ experience in a professional custodial position.

Certification:

• Required to maintain a class 5 license.
• WHMIS.
• First-aid/ CPR.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Permanent, full-time, unionized position (CUPE Local 1092).
• Wage: $22.66 per hour, in accordance with Schedule A of the CUPE Collective Agreement.
• Competitive group benefits and group insurance package.
• Weekly schedule is Tuesday to Saturday, 40 hours per week. The incumbent will be required to work a flexible schedule on occasion to accommodate operational demands (floor stripping/ refinishing, facility functions, etc.).
• This position will require the incumbent to have their own transportation to the different facilities as described above. Mileage will be paid for transportation between facilities, as per policy.
• Position operates out of the DesBrisay Museum (130 Jubilee Road, Bridgewater, NS).
• Required background checks, such as a Criminal Record Check.

About Us

Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada is a town of approximately 9,000 residents, nestled in the heart of the LaHave River Valley on the province's South Shore.