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    Summer Room Attendant - Halifax Regional Municipality, Canada - Dalhousie University

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    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 is physically demanding. Extensive kneeling, bending, standing and squatting required.

    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

    WORK SCHEDULE:

    From mid April to beginning of September
    5 consecutive days (shift schedule will include weekends)
    From 9:00 – 5:30

    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 members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.


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