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Dalhousie University

Custodian

Halifax, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 3, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 3, 2026

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Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Custodian

Department/Unit Facilities Management

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number FM131-26

Employee Group NSGEU Local 99

Position Type Regular, On-Going

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0

Rate $20.71 per hour

Classification Custodian

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’s celebrating 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

Schedule:

Full-time (100%) 40hrs/wk Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm

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 Peoples of Turtle Island (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 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date 11/04/2026

Close Date 11/10/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22466

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Responsibilities

Clean and maintain assigned university spaces, including classrooms, offices, washrooms, hallways, and other areas. Handle waste and recycling, floor care, event furniture setup, seasonal entrance clearing, and other related duties.

Requirements

Recent, related experience is required, along with the ability to follow directions and work with minimal supervision. Candidates must be reliable and punctual, have good communication and organizational skills, and be willing and able to work overtime; general safety and WHMIS training are assets.

Skills

Cleaning
Dusting
Floor Sweeping And Mopping
Vacuuming
Disinfection
Waste Removal
Recycling
Floor Stripping And Waxing
Glass Cleaning
Furniture Setup
Snow And Ice Removal
Light Bulb Replacement
Following Directions
Working With Minimal Supervision
Communication
Organization

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Keywords

Custodial Services
Facilities Management
Environmental Services
Cleaning
Dusting
Dry Mopping
Wet Mopping
Vacuuming
Automatic Floor Machines
Washroom Disinfection
Waste Removal
Recycling
Organic Waste
Glass Cleaning
Floor Stripping
Floor Waxing
Ladder Safety
Event Setup
Snow And Ice Removal
Light Bulb Replacement
General Safety Training
WHMIS
Overtime

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