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The Environmental Services staff is responsible for cleaning and disinfecting clinical and non-clinical healthcare environments within a hospital. Duties include operating industrial cleaning equipment, managing hazardous waste, and replenishing supplies and linens.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed Grade 10 or equivalent and possess basic computer and smartphone skills. The role requires the physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 25 lbs, and push or pull up to 50 lbs of force.
Working hours
40 hours per week
Skills
- Cleaning
- Disinfecting
- Floor maintenance
- Waste management
- Equipment operation
- Communication
- Computer literacy
- Smartphone operation
- Time management
- Safety compliance
Benefits
- Remote Retention Allowance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Manufacturing
- Administrative
Keywords
- Environmental Services
- Healthcare
- Cleaning
- Disinfecting
- Hospital
- Industrial cleaning equipment
- Hazardous waste
- Linen management
- Safety
- Floor maintenance
- Computer literacy
- Smartphone
- Casual
- Relief
- AUPE
- Alberta Health Services
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is looking for a dependable, highly motivated individual for the position of Environmental Services (cleaner/housekeeper trained to work in healthcare) who is dedicated to both high-quality work and safety. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
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 & Environmental Services Primary Location: High Prairie Health Complex Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 23-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 10-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 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:
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, able to follow oral and written instruction. Basic knowledge and operation of a computer and a smart phone. Must be dependable and able to work with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous cleaning experience preferred. Experience performing cleaning duties in a healthcare environment would be an asset.
