Environmental II

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Alberta Health Services as an Environmental II and play a vital role in keeping hospitals clean, safe, and disinfected. This position involves intensive cleaning tasks and requires a reliable individual who can work independently in a fast-paced environment while adhering to safety protocols. Training will be provided to ensure all cleaning and disinfection tasks support the health and safety of patients and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hospital housekeeping policies.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting in healthcare environments.
• Dependable and cooperative with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Follow cleaning and disinfecting protocols in healthcare facilities.
• Operate industrial cleaning equipment and manage hazardous waste.
• Interact respectfully with patients and staff under pressure.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Customer service attitude

Ability to work independently

Education

Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent (preferred)

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Your Opportunity:

If you enjoy cleaning and have an eye for detail, we want you on our team! Join us at Strathmore District Health Services and keep our hospitals clean, disinfected and safe. Alberta Health Services (AHS) is hiring Environmental Services II (cleaner/housekeeper). We are looking for someone who is reliable, works well on their own, takes pride in their work, and prioritize safety. We'll train you to safely clean and disinfect our healthcare buildings. Environmental II position is responsible for following cleaning and disinfecting protocols while cleaning surfaces and patient equipment in assigned areas, such as patient rooms, examination and treatment rooms, emergency rooms, operating theatres, public and patient washrooms, offices and corridors. Duties include includes clean-up of blood and body fluids, washing walls, using a ladder/step stool to change privacy cubicle curtains, routine floor care (operate scrubbers, buffers/burnishers) and removing waste (e.g. garbage, shredding, biomedical) to designated holding areas. You will have to wear personal protective equipment (masks, gloves, gowns, eye protection) for long parts of their shift while following protocols to keep yourself safe. These tasks are to be completed with minimal supervision, in a fast-paced environment. Environmental Services staff need to work in places that can sometimes be stressful. They must remain kind and respectful when interacting with patients and staff who may be under pressure. Shift schedules may include of days, evenings, nights and weekends shifts. Strathmore is a town in southern Alberta, Canada, surrounded by Wheatland County. Located along the Trans-Canada Highway, it is approximately 50 km east of Calgary.

Description:

As an Environmental II, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks associated with intensive or specialized cleaning within a hospital or facility associated with industrial cleaning supplies and by using powered industrial equipment. Your typical duties may include operating industrial cleaning equipment for floor maintenance, thorough washing of ceilings and windows and emptying hazardous waste. You may also provide training/orientation to Environmental staff.

Acute Care Alberta: N Primary Care Alberta: N Recovery Alberta: N Classification: Environmental II Union: AUPE GSS Unit and Program: Linen and Environmental Serives Primary Location: Strathmore Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 17-JUN-2025 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 14-JUL-2025 Hours per Shift: Varies Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $20.06 Maximum Salary: $21.93 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 30 lbs of force.

Additional Required Qualifications:

To enable applicants to perform their duties safely, they must demonstrate the ability to read, write, speak, understand, and follow written and verbaldirections in English. Ability to walk, climb ladder/step stool, squat, bend, reach in all directions (overhead work required), push/pull. Basic knowledge and operation of a computer and a smartphone. Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment for long periods of time (e.g. Surgical and N95 Respiratory Masks, Eye Protection, Gloves, Gowns, etc.). Dependable, cooperative, customer service attitude and able to work with minimal supervision. Applications that include a cover letter and orresume will be considered for this position.To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. All new employees will be required to attend a 5-day Environmental Services Orientation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Knowledge of hospital housekeeping policy and procedures. Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting in health care environment. Customer service experience. Leadership experience such as working leader, shift lead, trainer or equivalent. For internal applicants up to date Required Learning Courses such as “Move Safe”, WHMIS, Code Red, etc.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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