General Worker (Temporary)– Facilities Management (Bargaining Unit 179)

Saint Mary’s University; Halifax; Presencial; CAD 43.000 - 49.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

4% Vacation Pay

Transit discount

Rotating shift 3-11pm

Descripción de la vacante

Saint Mary’s University in Halifax seeks a General Worker to join Facilities Management on a contract ending February 1, 2027. The role is full-time with rotating evenings, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

Under the Custodial Manager, you will clean offices and public areas, perform floor care, set up events, move furniture, and report required maintenance. Candidates should have Grade 11 and be able to work in a team, communicate effectively, and follow health and safety practices.

Formación

• Grade 11 High School Certificate with three months or more related experience in institutions of comparable size or with a cleaning firm.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a positive manner conveying and responding to information.
• Ability to interact with customers in a positive working relationship.
• Ability to work alone and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to take initiative in completing tasks with minimal instruction.
• Ability to perform all duties in a safe manner, following health and safety legislation and all required safe work practices and procedures, in order to minimize the risk of injury and property damage.

Responsabilidades

• Perform cleaning functions.
• Clean, disinfect, and dust offices, classrooms, public areas, residence, food service areas, athletic areas, washrooms and all other assigned areas.
• Provide maintenance to floors, carpeted and non-carpeted using appropriate equipment.
• Clean chalkboards and whiteboards.
• Perform waste and recycling collection in all areas.
• Prepare residence rooms for student and conference operations.
• Perform general housekeeping duties.
• Setup of functions and events.
• Move furniture and equipment.
• Report required maintenance items and repairs to Supervisor or Coordinator.
• Report observed safety concerns to Supervisor or Co-ordinator.
• Through training stays current with custodial operating and safety procedures.
• Maintain custodial equipment.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Safety procedures

Customer interaction

Educación

Grade 11 High School Certificate

Descripción del empleo

Date Posted: October 9th, 2026

Posting Deadline: October 23rd, 2026

Department: Facilities Management

Type of Employment: Contract ending February 1st 2027, Full-time, Evenings(Rotating)

Group Affiliation: Bargaining Unit 179, ($21.54 per hour)

At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success. We are currently looking to fill the position of General Worker to join our Facilities Management team.

What we offer

As a team member at Saint Mary's, we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 4% Vacation Pay
• Discounted Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit
• Rotating shift 3:00PM - 11:00PM

Job Information and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Custodial Manager, the General Worker will:

• Perform cleaning functions.
• Clean, disinfect, and dust offices, classrooms, public areas, residence, food service areas, athletic areas, washrooms and all other assigned areas.
• Provide maintenance to floors, carpeted and non-carpeted using appropriate equipment.
• Clean chalkboards and whiteboards.
• Perform waste and recycling collection in all areas.
• Prepare residence rooms for student and conference operations.
• Perform general housekeeping duties.
• Setup of functions and events.
• Move furniture and equipment.
• Report required maintenance items and repairs to Supervisor or Coordinator
• Report observed safety concerns to Supervisor or Co-ordinator.
• Through training stays current with custodial operating and safety procedures.
• Maintain custodial equipment.

The Collective Agreement can be viewed here.

Experience and Education Requirements

To be the successful General Worker you will have:

• Grade 11 High School Certificate with three months or more related experience in institutions of comparable size or with a cleaning firm.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a positive manner conveying and responding to information.
• Ability to interact with customers in a positive working relationship.
• Ability to work alone and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to take initiative in completing tasks with minimal instruction.
• Ability to perform all duties in a safe manner, following health and safety legislation and all required safe work practices and procedures, in order to minimize the risk of injury and property damage.

At Saint Mary's University equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].