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Custodian (Term)

@ Dalhousie University

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Halifax, Nova Scotia

$20.71/hrFull-time
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Overview

Dalhousie University is hiring a full-time term Custodian in Halifax, Nova Scotia, at $20.71 per hour. The custodian cleans and disinfects university buildings, including classrooms, labs, washrooms and offices, and handles waste, recycling and snow clearing. The role is physically demanding, with extensive kneeling, bending, standing and squatting.

Pay:

$20.71 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Dusts and cleans surfaces, floors and washrooms
  • Removes waste and transfers recycling to holding sites
  • Cleans glass, strips and waxes floors
  • Sets up furniture for events
  • Clears building entrances of snow and ice

Requirements summary:

  • Recent related cleaning or custodial experience
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Good communication and organizational skills
  • Willing to work overtime as required
  • WHMIS and safety training an asset

Tools & skills

Dust mopsFloor machinesWet mopsWringersVacuum
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-06
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-10-21

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentGeneral labour
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleovertime
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingSchool, Office, Plant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsWHMIS
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples, Racialized people, People with disabilities, Women, 2SLGBTQ+

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Position Details

Position Information

Position TitleCustodian (Term)
Department/UnitFacilities Management
LocationHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting NumberFM119-26
Employee GroupNSGEU Local 99
Position TypeTerm
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Employment TypeFull Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE)1.0
Rate$20.71 per hour
ClassificationCustodian
About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our 18,800 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Reporting to Environmental Services supervisors, Custodians are responsible for performing cleaning and related duties for all assigned University buildings. Areas of responsibility include classrooms, laboratories, clinics, offices, lounges, washrooms, hallways, stairwells, entrances and other designated building spaces, as required.

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 size 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
- Clears building entrances (exterior steps and landings) of snow, ice, litter and other debris, as required
- Replaces light bulbs, as required
- Maintains a clean work environment
- Performs other duties as required

Note

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

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
- General safety and WHMIS training an asset

Assets
Additional Information
Application Consideration

Bargaining unit employees are given first consideration and will be notified regarding the status of their application. All other applicants will be considered when there is no qualified internal candidate and will only be contacted if selected for an interview.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies1
Open Date10/06/2026
Close Date
Open Until FilledYes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Postinghttps://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22303

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