General Worker – Facilities Management (Bargaining Unit 179)
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The Opportunity
Date Posted: October 10 2025
Posting Deadline: October 24 2025
Department: Facilities Management
Type of Employment: Contract ending June 30 2026 Full-time Days
Group Affiliation: Bargaining Unit 179 ($21.54 per hour)
At Saint Marys 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 Universitys success. We are currently looking to fill the position of General Worker to join our Facilities Management team.
What we offer
As a team member at Saint Marys we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Defined Contribution Pension plan
- 4% Vacation Pay
- Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit
- Monday to Friday 7:00AM - 3:00PM
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 Co-ordinator.
- Through training stays current with custodial operating and safety procedures.
- Maintain custodial equipment.
The Collective Agreement can be viewed here.
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.
- 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
To apply for this opportunity please send application to emailprotected. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:
- 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 Marys 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 encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as Black/African Nova Scotians Indigenous peoples racialized persons/visible minorities persons with disabilities and women. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process please contact Talent Acquisition at emailprotected.
A little bit about us
Saint Marys University
Saint Marys University is one of Canadas top primarily 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 Canadas best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Marys provides our more than 6400 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 Canadas east coast Saint Marys University is marked by iconic buildings green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Marys University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world-a World without limits.
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Key Skills
- Employee Evaluation
- Facilities Maintenance
- Maximo
- Facilities Management
- HVAC
- Mechanical Knowledge
- CMMS
- Maintenance Management
- OSHA
- Maintenance
- Cordova
- Supervising Experience
About Company
Saint Mary's offers a range of undergraduate, graduate and professional development programs and conducts research with local, regional and global impact.
