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The Environmental Services staff is responsible for cleaning and disinfecting clinical and non-clinical healthcare environments to maintain safety and hygiene standards. Duties include operating industrial cleaning equipment, managing hazardous waste, and replenishing supplies throughout the facility.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed Grade 10 or equivalent and possess the physical ability to lift up to 25 lbs and push/pull up to 50 lbs. Proficiency with computers and smartphones is required, along with the ability to follow instructions and work at a fast pace.
Working hours
28 hours per week
Skills
- Cleaning
- Disinfecting
- Industrial cleaning equipment operation
- Floor maintenance
- Hazardous waste management
- Communication
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Safety compliance
- Computer literacy
- Smartphone operation
Benefits
- Remote Retention Allowance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Administrative
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Environmental Services
- Housekeeping
- Healthcare
- Cleaning
- Disinfection
- Industrial Equipment
- Hazardous Waste
- Hospital
- Safety
- Linen Services
- Floor Maintenance
- Alberta Health Services
- AUPE
- Remote Retention Allowance
- Clinical Environment
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) who 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, nights, and weekend shifts. 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 and Environmental Services Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 25-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 05-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 7 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation 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. Must be dependable and able to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work at a fast pace in this role. This role also requires you to work on short notice.
Preferred Qualifications:
Cleaning in a hospital or Long Term Care environment would be an asset. Preference given to candidates with open availability to cover varying operational hours.
