WBG Janitor (Term)

Government of Nova Scotia; Windsor; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A governmental body in Nova Scotia is seeking a Janitor for the Windsor Bus Garage. The role involves daily cleaning duties, maintaining supplies, and ensuring safety protocols. Candidates must be physically capable and knowledgeable in modern cleaning methods. This term position pays $22.51 per hour, with shifts totalling 7 hours per week. A Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry form are required for applicants.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform duties physically.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and safety protocols is essential.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas daily as per standards.
• Maintain sufficient supplies for cleaning tasks.
• Report breakdowns, damage, or safety issues.
• Perform floor care duties including waxing and stripping.
• Participate in snow and ice control as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of modern cleaning methods

Ability to recognize safety hazards

Physical capability to perform duties

Job description

Overview

Janitor

Windsor Bus Garage

Term position effective immediately until January 30, 2026

Shift starts at 4:30 pm

1 hour shift (Mon, Tues,Wed, Thurs) 3 hour shift (Friday)

(Total 7 hours per week)

Rate of Pay as per CUPE Collective Agreement ($22.51 per hour)

Closing date for applications: Midnight, October 6, 2025

Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Collective Agreement Local 3876.

Qualifications and Abilities

• The successful candidate must be physically able to perform duties.
• Possess the knowledge and ability to apply modern cleaning methods and practices with minimal supervision, and be able to recognize safety hazards throughout the premises.

Responsibilities

• Clean, on a daily basis, all assigned areas of the school in accordance with established practices and standards.
• Obtain and maintain sufficient supplies on hand to carry out duties and responsibilities.
• Report any breakdowns, accidents, damage or vandalism to the appropriate supervisor.
• Secure all doors and windows whenever the building is vacated and activate security system if last person to vacate building.
• Perform floor care duties, such as stripping, sealing, waxing, burnishing, etc.
• Perform snow and ice control duties as needed.
• Pick up litter and trash from yards, driveways, parking lots and walkways on an ongoing basis with general clean-ups.
• Perform duties in compliance with school, Operations Department, and Board policies and procedures including occupational health, safety, attendance, work routines, WHMIS, and evacuation plans and the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia.
• Other related duties as assigned.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and a completed Child Abuse Registry – Request for a Search Form. Confirmation of your educational qualifications must be included with your application.

Qualified applicants from within the CUPE Bargaining Unit local 3876 will be considered first. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.