Custodian – TERM (Agricultural Campus, Truro)
Dalhousie University
Position Details
Position Information
| Position Title | Custodian – TERM (Agricultural Campus, Truro) |
|---|---|
| Department/Unit | Facilities Management – Dal AC |
| Location | Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Posting Number | FM49-23 |
| Employee Group | NSGEU Local 99 |
| Position Type | Term |
| Duration of Contract (if applicable) | |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Full-time Equivalency (FTE) | 1.0 |
| Rate | $17.34 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 19,000 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 WILL BE AT THE AGRICULTURAL CAMPUS, LOCATED IN TRURO, NOVA SCOTIA. This position is physically demanding. Extensive kneeling, bending, standing and squatting required. Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus. |
| 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 | LOCATION: Agricultural Campus (Truro) SUPERVISOR: Starla Hutt WORK SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 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 persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and other members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ 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 | 10/11/2023 |
| Close Date | 10/18/2023 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | |
| Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/14903 |
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