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Cleaner

@ St. Francis Xavier University

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Antigonish, Nova Scotia

Part-time

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Overview

St. Francis Xavier University is hiring a part-time cleaner to keep its buildings clean and sanitary. The work covers dusting, floor care, washroom cleaning, waste removal and event set-ups. The role is physically demanding and requires overtime as needed.

Responsibilities:

Dust, sweep, mop, vacuum and strip floors
Clean and disinfect washrooms and restock supplies
Remove refuse and transfer recyclables to holding sites
Clean glass, walls and ceilings
Arrange furniture for events

Requirements summary:

Recent and related cleaning experience required
Ability to take direction with minimal supervision
Reliable and punctual
Good communication and organizational skills
Willing and able to work overtime as required

Tools & skills

dust mops wet mops automatic floor machines vacuum ladders wringers

Source and dates

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Employer posting date: 2025-04-01
First seen by our source: 2026-10-08
Source record updated: 2026-10-16

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Job details

Seniority	Entry level
Department	Cleaning & custodial
Schedule	overtime
Travel	air: none · ground: none
Work setting	School
Position	Sitting and standing
Physical demands	physical high · computer none
Languages	English
Encouraged to apply	Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, People with disabilities, Women, 2SLGBTQ+

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Our psychology students gain a deep understanding of the complex forces that shape human nature—evolutionary, social, cultural, developmental, and brain-based influences on our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Our students graduate prepared for diverse career paths, feeling confident, motivated, and empowered to make a positive impact on the world around them! By joining us in the StFX Psychology Department, you'll be part of a close-knit community that fosters both personal and professional growth, preparing you for a meaningful future.

LinkedIn followers: 168
People associated on LinkedIn: 5
Reported office locations: 2323 Notre Dame Avenue, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, CA
Other recorded names: St. Francis Xavier University
StFX Psychology Department
Profile identifies a recruitment agency: No

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Field	Value
Industry	Higher Education
Company size	501-1,000 employees
Headquarters	Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Organization type	Educational
Open jobs on Jobsy	30
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Job description

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-sized 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

· Maintains a clean work environment

· Performs other duties as required

· This position is physically demanding. Extensive kneeling, bending, standing and squatting 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

To apply for this opportunity, click the "Apply Now" button and upload your cover letter, resume and references.

StFX is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.

Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians), persons with disabilities, those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture at [email protected] or 902-867-5038.

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