General Worker

3 months ago

Halifax, Canada Saint Mary's University Full time

**Date Posted**:September 13, 2024

**Posting Deadline**:October 10, 2024

**Department**:Facilities Management

**Type of Employment**:Casual (Evenings)

**Group Affiliation**: $21.54 per hour + 4% in lieu of vacation.

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 (Casual)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
- 4% vacation pay in lieu of vacation
- On-site Gym
- On-site Parking
- Evenings, Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

**Job Information and Responsibilities**

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

- Performs cleaning functions.
- Cleans, polishes and dusts furniture, walls, floors, doors, woodwork, windows and washrooms.
- Provides maintenance to floors using appropriate equipment.
- Cleans chalkboards and whiteboards.
- Empties waste bins and collects general office, classroom and residence waste.
- Performs general housekeeping duties and recycling duties.
- Reports required maintenance items and repairs to supervisor or enters into logbook.
- Reports observed safety concerns to supervisor or enters into the logbook.
- Performs, as required other duties related to the above.

**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.
- Team Skills: Ability to work in a team environment with a common purpose while maintaining positive working relationships with others.
- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in a positive manner conveying and responding to information.
- Customer Service Skills: Ability to interact with customers in a positive manner while maintaining a positive working relationship and delivering quality service.
- Working Independently: Ability to work alone and complete tasks with mínimal supervision.
- Initiative: Ability to take initiative in completing tasks with mínimal instruction.

**Application Details**
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Three Professional References

**About Saint Mary’s University**

Saint Mary’s University is one of Canada’s top primary undergraduate universities--known for its international collaborations, leadership in entrepreneurship, and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts, Science, Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canada’s best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Mary’s provides our 7,000 students with a place that fosters possibility, excellent research opportunities, and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Canada’s east coast, Saint Mary’s University is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Mary’s University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world—a world without limits.

Learn more about working at Saint Mary’s University here and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $21.54 per hour

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-10-10

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