General Worker Lead Hand (Summer Conference)– Facilities Management (Bargaining Unit 179)
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Date Posted: February 27th 2026
Posting Deadline: March 13th 2026
Department: Facilities Management
Type of Employment: Temporary Full-time
Group Affiliation: Bargaining Unit 179 $22.54 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 Lead Hand (Summer Conference) 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
- 4% Vacation pay in lieu
- On-site parking
- Hours of work: Wednesday - Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit
- Temporary: April 6th 2026 - September 6 2026
Job Information and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Manager University Custodial Services the General Worker Lead Hand will:
- Performs the duties of a General Worker: Cleaning waste collecting setups and office moving.
- Assigns General Workers to specific areas of work.
- Verifies that assignments are completed and that the work procedures are properly followed.
- Provide guidance and instruction to General Workers in the performance of their duties as required.
- Orders cleaning supplies and performs minor maintenance to equipment.
- Schedules a general worker to perform projects and meet a standard.
- Reports where work or an area does not meet the the absence of management reports on such things as absenteeism lateness unauthorized absence from duty.
- In absence of management may excuse an employee from duty if the employees condition places himself or the University in jeopardy (i.e. sickness accident abusive use of alcohol or drugs etc.)
- Reports such incidents to Custodial Manager or Custodial Supervisor.
- Reports to Custodial Supervisor following each completed shift to discuss completed work and projects.
- Other duties related to the above.
The Collective Agreement can be viewed here.
Experience and Education Requirements
To be the successful General Worker Lead Hand you will have:
- High School Diploma Grade 12 with two (2) years or more related experience cleaning in a university or related institute environment.
- 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 minimal supervision.
- Initiative: Ability to take initiative in completing tasks with minimal instruction.
Application Details
To apply for this opportunity please send application to emailprotected. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application
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 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. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. 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 5511 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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- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
Saint Mary's offers a range of undergraduate, graduate and professional development programs and conducts research with local, regional and global impact.
