Custodian

6 days ago

Halifax, Canada Halifax Regional Municipality Full time

**Job Posting**

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Participate in all areas of custodial practices, including disinfection, routine and project cleaning, ordering supplies and minor maintenance
- Contribute to meeting the operational objectives of the business unit and HRM
- Responsible for the safe operation of cleaning chemicals and equipment
- Preparation of work reports, log books, timesheets, workplace field risk assessments
- Communicate with the general public on a regular basis related to duties performed
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as required**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education and Experience**:

- Grade 12 education or equivalent
- Must have a minimum of two (2) years previous related experience in cleaning methods, solutions, equipment, and procedures used in the care of large buildings
- Current WHMIS, CPR/First Aid certification, Biohazard or ability to successfully complete
- **Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities**:

- Duties and responsibilities to be performed inside and outside in varying weather conditions
- Operation of equipment and tools in difficult conditions
- Work environment may include industry acceptable levels of dust, fumes, noise, etc.
- Proficiency of custodial work in children-oriented and vulnerable population environments
- Must work well with minimum supervision
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills
- Must have good attendance and work record
- **SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS**:Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

**COMPETENCIES**: Communication; Customer Service; Teamwork and Cooperation; Valuing Diversity

**WORK STATUS**:Permanent, full-time

**HOURS OF WORK**:Wednesday to Sunday, 1:00pm - 9:00pm, for 40 hours per week

**SALARY**:$26.87 per hour, Group 2 according to the Collective Agreement between CUPE Local 108 and Halifax Regional Municipality

**WORK LOCATION**:375 Cowie Hill Rd., Halifax; this will be a Floater position that travels to various sites

**CLOSING DATE**:Applications will be received up to **11:59 pm on Friday, November 14, 2025.**

**Please note**: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link: Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax

(position # 72283600)

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