Environmental I

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Edmonton is seeking a highly motivated Environmental Services I (Cleaner/Housekeeper). The role requires performing various cleaning tasks, ensuring a safe and pleasant healthcare environment. Candidates should have completed Grade 10 and possess the ability to work independently. Preferred qualifications include experience in an institution and knowledge of WHMIS. This full-time position offers a salary range of $18.36 to $20.02 per hour with shift variations including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate the ability to read, write, and follow directions in English.
• Physically capable of lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 22 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform repetitive movements.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tasks associated with cleaning and disinfecting healthcare environments.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum and restock supplies in bathrooms.
• Identify and report potential hazards to the Working Leader.

Skills

Dependability

Thoroughness

Ability to operate a smartphone

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Opportunity

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is looking for a dependable, highly motivated individual for the position of Environmental Services I (Cleaner/Housekeeper) who is dedicated to both high-quality work and safety. This Regular Full-Time position is located at the University of Alberta Hospital. 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 AHS standards and practices. Other responsibilities may include cleaning and disinfecting medical equipment, and manual materials handling daily. Environmental Services is about more than providing a pleasant atmosphere, it is about ensuring hospitals and healthcare facilities are properly cleaned, disinfected, and maintained to provide a healthy environment for everyone. Shift schedules may include a combination of days, evenings, nights and weekends shifts.

Description

As an Environmental I, you will be responsible for performing a variety of routine tasks associated with the cleaning and disinfecting of clinical and non-clinical healthcare environments. Your typical duties may include sweeping, mopping and vacuuming, restocking supplies in bathroom facilities and, stripping linen and remaking beds. This includes replenishing cleaning supplies and linens and identifying and reporting potential hazards to your Working Leader.

Job Details

• Classification: Environmental I
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Linen and Environmental Services
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 05-JAN-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 15-JAN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $18.36
• Maximum Salary: $20.02
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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 22 lbs of force.

Additional Required Qualifications

The ability to operate a smartphone device is required. Basic computer knowledge to access email is required. To enable applicants to perform their duties safely, they must demonstrate the ability to read, write, speak, understand, and follow written and oral directions in English. Must be dependable, thorough and be able to work with minimal supervision. The ability to work with chemical cleaners is required. A combination of education, training and relevant experience may be considered. All new employees will be required to attend a 4-day Environmental Services Orientation and a 1-day AHS Orientation. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum of 1 year of previous experience performing environmental cleaning duties in a hospital or institution is preferred. Previous knowledge and application of WHMIS is preferred. Previous Ergonomics and Workplace Health and Safety courses are an asset.