Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is looking for a dependable, highly motivated individual for the position of Environmental Services II (cleaner/housekeeper trained to work in healthcare) that is dedicated to both high-quality work and safety. AHS will provide the necessary training to safely clean and disinfect patient rooms, clinical areas, office areas, and other common staff/public areas in accordance with Alberta Health Services standards and practices. Shift schedules may include a combination of day, evening, and weekend shifts.
Description:
As an Environmental Services staff, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks associated with cleaning and disinfecting clinical and non-clinical healthcare environments within a hospital or facility. Your typical duties may include sweeping, mopping and vacuuming; restocking supplies in bathroom facilities; stripping linen and making beds; operating industrial cleaning equipment for floor maintenance and restoration; thorough washing of ceilings and windows; emptying hazardous waste; and replenishing cleaning supplies and linens. You will also be responsible for identifying and reporting potential hazards to your Working Leader and you may also provide training or orientation to Environmental or Laundry staff.
Classification: Environmental Services Union: AUPE GSS Unit and Program: Linen and Environmental Services (Housekeeping) Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 16-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 01-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: Varies Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $22.58 Maximum Salary: $24.68 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent. Knowledge and operation of computers and smartphones. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and perform repetitive movements for the duration of your shift. Physically capable to lift up to 25 lbs and push and pull up to 50 lbs of force.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent. Knowledge and operation of a computer including Microsoft Office. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and perform repetitive movements for the duration of your shift. Physically capable to lift, push and pull up to 30 lbs of force.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous cleaning experience preferred. Experience performing cleaning duties in a healthcare environment would be an asset.
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Responsibilities
Clean and disinfect patient rooms, clinical areas, offices, and shared spaces, including floor care, linen handling, supply restocking, and hazardous waste disposal. Identify and report potential hazards, and may provide orientation or training to Environmental or Laundry staff.
Requirements
Applicants must have completed Grade 10 or equivalent, be able to use computers and smartphones, and be capable of standing, walking, and performing repetitive movements throughout shifts. The role requires physical ability to lift, push, and pull up to 30 pounds; previous cleaning experience is preferred, and healthcare cleaning experience is an asset.
Skills
- Cleaning
- Disinfection
- Floor Maintenance
- Operating Industrial Cleaning Equipment
- Restocking Supplies
- Bed Making
- Hazardous Waste Handling
- Hazard Identification
- Computer Operation
- Microsoft Office
- Physical Stamina
- Lifting, Pushing, And Pulling
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Environmental Services
- Healthcare Housekeeping
- Hospital Cleaning
- Clinical Areas
- Patient Rooms
- Cleaning And Disinfection
- Floor Maintenance
- Industrial Cleaning Equipment
- Linen Services
- Bed Making
- Restocking Supplies
- Hazardous Waste
- Hazard Identification
- Workplace Safety
- Microsoft Office
- Computer Operation
- Smartphones
- Staff Orientation
- Laundry Services
