Utility Worker - Housekeeping Services
- Dartmouth, NS, Canada
$20.74 - $21.56 Hourly · Internship
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Req ID: 227102
Location: Central Zone, Dartmouth General Hospital
Department: FMS Housekeeping DGH
Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 10
Union: NSGEU Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 7-Oct-26
About The Opportunity
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, the Utility Worker maintains the cleanliness of the hospital. Activities include cleaning, mopping and dusting all areas in the hospital. Other work would include floor care (scrubbing and waxing floors), shampooing of carpets and chairs, waste removal (hazardous waste and regular waste), chemical spill cleanup, laundry tasks, room set-ups, window cleaning (interior), some salt application during winter months, isolation room cleaning, flood and bloodspill clean ups.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Hours
$20.74 - $21.56 Hourly
What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Req ID: 227102
Location: Central Zone, Dartmouth General Hospital
Department: FMS Housekeeping DGH
Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 10
Union: NSGEU Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 7-Oct-26
About The Opportunity
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, the Utility Worker maintains the cleanliness of the hospital. Activities include cleaning, mopping and dusting all areas in the hospital. Other work would include floor care (scrubbing and waxing floors), shampooing of carpets and chairs, waste removal (hazardous waste and regular waste), chemical spill cleanup, laundry tasks, room set-ups, window cleaning (interior), some salt application during winter months, isolation room cleaning, flood and bloodspill clean ups.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Grade 12/GED or equivalent work experience required.
- Effective communication skills.
- Preference will be given to applicants with cleaning and floor care experience.
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.
Hours
- Casual Relief, no guaranteed hours
- Shifts may include days evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
$20.74 - $21.56 Hourly
What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
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Responsibilities
Maintain hospital cleanliness by cleaning, mopping, and dusting areas throughout the facility. Perform floor and carpet care, waste removal, spill cleanup, laundry, room setups, interior window cleaning, and other housekeeping tasks.
Requirements
A Grade 12 diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience is required, along with effective communication skills. Cleaning and floor care experience are preferred; competency in other languages is an asset, with French preferred.
Skills
- Cleaning
- Floor Care
- Mopping
- Dusting
- Carpet Shampooing
- Waste Removal
- Hazardous Waste Handling
- Chemical Spill Cleanup
- Laundry
- Room Setup
- Window Cleaning
- Isolation Room Cleaning
- Flood Cleanup
- Blood Spill Cleanup
- Communication
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Trades
Keywords
- Hospital Housekeeping
- Cleaning
- Floor Care
- Scrubbing
- Waxing
- Carpet Shampooing
- Waste Removal
- Hazardous Waste
- Chemical Spill Cleanup
- Laundry
- Room Setup
- Interior Window Cleaning
- Winter Salt Application
- Isolation Room Cleaning
- Flood Cleanup
- Blood Spill Cleanup
- Grade 12
- GED
- Communication Skills
- French