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General Worker Lead Hand – Facilities Management

Job in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for: Saint Mary’s University
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Cleaning Services, General Labor, Facility Maintenance, Building Maintenance
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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The Opportunity

Halifax, NS Other Experienced Full-time

Date Posted: February 27th, 2026

Posting

Department: Facilities Management

Type of Employment: Temporary, Full-time

Group Affiliation: Bargaining Unit 179, $22.54 per hour

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 Lead Hand (Summer Conference) 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
  • 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 standard. In 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 employee's 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  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 Mary's 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

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