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Saint Mary's University

General Worker (Temporary)– Facilities Management (Bargaining Unit 179)

Halifax, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 8, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 9, 2026

Original job description

Date Posted: October 9th, 2026

Posting Deadline: October 23rd, 2026

Department: Facilities Management

Type of Employment: Contract ending February 1st 2027, Full-time, Evenings(Rotating)

Group Affiliation: Bargaining Unit 179, ($21.54 per hour)

At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success. We are currently looking to fill the position of General Worker to join our Facilities Management team.

What We Offer

As a team member at Saint Mary's, we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
4% Vacation Pay
Discounted Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit
Rotating shift 3:00PM - 11:00PM

Job Information And Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Custodial Manager, the General Worker will:

Perform cleaning functions.
Clean, disinfect, and dust offices, classrooms, public areas, residence, food service areas, athletic areas, washrooms and all other assigned areas.
Provide maintenance to floors, carpeted and non-carpeted using appropriate equipment.
Clean chalkboards and whiteboards.
Perform waste and recycling collection in all areas.
Prepare residence rooms for student and conference operations.
Perform general housekeeping duties.
Setup of functions and events.
Move furniture and equipment.
Report required maintenance items and repairs to Supervisor or Coordinator
Report observed safety concerns to Supervisor or Co-ordinator.
Through training stays current with custodial operating and safety procedures.
Maintain custodial equipment.

The Collective Agreement can be viewed here.

Experience And Education Requirements

To be the successful General Worker you will have:

Grade 11 High School Certificate with three months or more related experience in institutions of comparable size or with a cleaning firm.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively in a positive manner conveying and responding to information.
Ability to interact with customers in a positive working relationship.
Ability to work alone and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
Ability to take initiative in completing tasks with minimal instruction.
Ability to perform all duties in a safe manner, following health and safety legislation and all required safe work practices and procedures, in order to minimize the risk of injury and property damage.

Application Details

To apply for this opportunity please send application to talentacquisition@smu.ca. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:

Resume
Cover Letter
Three Professional References

Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

At Saint Mary's University equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at hr@smu.ca.

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Responsibilities

Clean and maintain university offices, classrooms, residences, public areas, washrooms, and other assigned spaces, including floors, carpets, and custodial equipment. Collect waste and recycling, prepare residence rooms, set up events, move furniture and equipment, and report maintenance needs and safety concerns.

Requirements

Requires a Grade 11 high school certificate and at least three months of related experience in a similarly sized institution or with a cleaning firm. Candidates must be able to work safely, communicate and interact positively, work as part of a team or independently, and complete tasks with minimal supervision.

Skills

Cleaning and Disinfection
Dusting
Floor and Carpet Maintenance
Waste and Recycling Collection
Housekeeping
Event Setup
Furniture and Equipment Moving
Custodial Equipment Maintenance
Safety Procedures
Teamwork
Communication
Customer Service
Independent Work
Initiative

Benefits

Vacation Pay
Discounted Employee Transit Pass

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Keywords

Facilities Management
Custodial Services
Cleaning
Disinfection
Dusting
Floor Maintenance
Carpet Maintenance
Waste Collection
Recycling
Housekeeping
Residence Room Preparation
Event Setup
Furniture Moving
Equipment Moving
Custodial Equipment
Maintenance Reporting
Safety Reporting
Health and Safety Legislation
Safe Work Practices
Teamwork
Customer Service
Communication

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