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Custodian 10am-7pm

@ Halifax Regional Centre for Education

Bedford, Nova Scotia

Full-time
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Overview

Halifax Regional Centre for Education is hiring a full-time custodian for its Operations Services Department to clean and maintain school buildings and facilities on 10am-7pm shifts. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, basic computer skills and willingness to work all shift schedules. Employment is contingent on a satisfactory Criminal Records Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Search.

Responsibilities:

  • Clean and maintain school buildings and facilities
  • Perform cleaning and maintenance duties safely and efficiently
  • Follow department and Centre policies and procedures
  • Take direction from the Caretaker and Building Management Supervisor

Requirements summary:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs
  • Basic computer skills
  • Available for day, evening and night shifts
  • Previous janitorial experience an asset

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Employer posting date
2026-11-04
First seen by our source
2026-11-04
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentCleaning & custodial
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday, evening, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingSchool
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 50 lb · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Background checkscriminal record, vulnerable sector
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples
EducationHigh school (required)

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Job description

The Custodian contributes to the effective operation of the Operations Services Department within the Halifax Regional Centre for Education. The custodian maintains a clean, sanitary and attractive appearance of school buildings and facilities. This is accomplished by performing cleaning and maintenance duties in a professional, efficient, proactive and safe manner within the policies and procedures of the Department and the Centre. This position reports to the Caretaker and also takes direction from the Building Management Supervisor.

The Custodian position falls under the NSUPE collective agreement. The collective agreement can be accessed by clicking .

For positions less than 100%: Subject to operational requirements, the Halifax Regional Centre for Education may, at its discretion choose to alter the posted hours of work for the position to accommodate an applicant's request to hold two or more part-time positions at the same time.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or academic equivalent through educational programs such as a General Educational Development (GED);
  • Ability to lift 50lbs to perform a full range of cleaning and janitorial duties;
  • Basic computer skills;
  • Able to work all shift schedules including day, evening and nights;
  • Previous janitorial experience an asset.

A detailed job description is available .

Nova Scotia’s Regional Centres for Education and the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) are committed to an inclusive education system that supports the well-being and achievement of every student and is high-quality, culturally and linguistically responsive.

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is actively working to hire individuals from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, to work toward equitable representation within all employee groups. Equitable hiring strengthens the knowledge and expertise in our schools, and supports our public education system in establishing schools as safe, caring, and accessible learning spaces that support all students. This will provide opportunities for students to see themselves reflected throughout their schools, learning resources, and within their learning experiences.

HRCE has a Recruitment, Selection and Hiring of Staff Policy and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, in compliance with the applicable collective agreements or terms and conditions of employment. Applicants are encouraged to complete the Diversity Management section under the Questionnaire heading in the online resume.

Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants invited to participate in the hiring process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their request for accommodation when invited to the assessment process.

Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants invited to participate in the hiring process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their request for accommodation when invited to the assessment process.

Employment with the Halifax Regional Centre for Education is contingent upon providing a satisfactory Criminal Records Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Search.

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