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, 11:00am – 7:30pm (Sept – Apr) Full-time (100%) 40hrs/wk Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm (May – Aug) 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.

📌 Custodian (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Dalhousie University
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality