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General Worker – Facilities Management; Bargaining Unit

Job in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for: Saint Mary’s University
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-23
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Cleaning Services, Building Maintenance, Facility Maintenance, Maintenance Worker
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: General Worker – Facilities Management (Bargaining Unit 179)
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

Defined Contribution Pension plan

Vacation

Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit

Monday - Friday, 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 Coordinator.

Maintain custodial equipment.

Through training stays current with custodial operating and safety procedures.

The Collective Agreement can be viewed here.

Experience and Education Requirements

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

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

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