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Dalhousie University

Custodian (Term)

Halifax, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 13, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 13, 2026

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Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Custodian (Term)

Department/Unit Facilities Management

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number FM119-26

Employee Group NSGEU Local 99

Position Type Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0

Rate $22.07 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 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 Vacancies 1

Open Date 10/06/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22303

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Responsibilities

Clean and maintain assigned university spaces, including classrooms, offices, washrooms, hallways, and other designated areas. Perform floor care, waste and recycling handling, event furniture setup, entrance clearing, and other related duties as required.

Requirements

Recent, related experience is required, along with the ability to follow directions and work with minimal supervision. Candidates must be reliable, punctual, communicate and organize effectively, and be willing and able to work overtime; the role also requires extensive kneeling, bending, standing, and squatting.

Skills

Cleaning
Floor Care
Vacuuming
Dusting
Washroom Cleaning
Disinfection
Waste Removal
Recycling
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
Dust Mops
Wet Mops
Automatic Floor Machines
Vacuuming
Floor Stripping
Floor Waxing
Disinfection
Waste Management
Recycling
Organic Waste
Event Setup
Snow Removal
WHMIS
General Safety
Overtime
Physical Work

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