Environmental II

Alberta Health Services; Didsbury; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Didsbury, Alberta, is seeking an Environmental Services II (housekeeper/cleaner) to ensure the cleanliness and safety of healthcare facilities. Responsibilities include specialized cleaning tasks, equipment operation, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have at least Grade 10 education, knowledge of disinfecting procedures, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. This part-time role offers a salary between $20.06 and $21.93 CAD per hour.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and understand instructions in English.
• Ability to independently push and pull up to 30 lbs and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must use personal protective equipment (e.g., masks, eye protection).

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial cleaning equipment for floor maintenance.
• Perform specialized cleaning in hospital settings.
• Train and orient new Environmental staff.

Skills

Cleaning and disinfecting knowledge

Customer service attitude

Dependability

Physical capability to lift and perform repetitive movements

Basic computer and smartphone knowledge

Education

Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Your Opportunity

If you enjoy cleaning and have an eye for detail, we want you on our team! Join us and help keep our hospitals clean, safe, and welcoming.

Didsbury District Health Services is hiring Environmental Services II (housekeeper/cleaner). If you see something that needs attention, even garbage on the floor, you step in safely and professionally to take care of it because every action helps support patient care. We'll train you to safely clean and disinfect our healthcare buildings. Environmental Services staff follow cleaning and disinfecting protocols while cleaning surfaces and patient equipment in assigned areas such as patient rooms, treatment rooms, emergency and operating rooms, washrooms, offices, and corridors. Duties include cleanup of blood and body fluids, washing walls, using ladders/step stools to change privacy curtains, routine floor care with mops, scrubbers, and buffers, and removing waste such as garbage, biomedical, and recycling to designated holding areas.

Staff must wear personal protective equipment, including masks, gloves, gowns, and eye protection for long periods while working safely and following protocols. Work is completed with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment that can sometimes be stressful. Environmental Services staff must remain kind, approachable, and professional when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare staff, providing excellent customer service.

Didsbury (pop. :5,200) is a friendly town 84 km north of Calgary, offering historic charm, outdoor recreation, and full-service healthcare through Didsbury District Health Services.

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.

Classification & Details

Class: Environmental II

Union: AUPE GSS

Unit and Program: Linen and Environmental Services

Primary Location: Didsbury

FTE: 0.60

Posting End Date: 25-NOV-2025

Employee Class: Regular Part Time

Date Available: 05-DEC-2025

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Minimum Salary: $20.06

Maximum Salary: $21.93

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

• Must read, write, speak, and follow written and verbal instructions in English to work safely.
• Ability to climb ladders/step stools, squat, bend, and reach in all directions (including overhead).
• Must have sufficient hand strength to perform repetitive wiping, wringing, and gripping motions.
• Ability to independently push and pull up to 30 lbs of force and lift up to 50 lbs (e.g., push linen carts, lift soiled linen/garbage bags).
• Must wear personal protective equipment (e.g., surgical/N95 masks, eye protection) for extended periods; a clean-shaven face is required for respirator fit testing.
• Dependable, cooperative, with a customer service attitude and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer and smartphone knowledge required.
• Applications with a completed job profile and resume will be considered.
• Internal Applicants: AHS and Department Required Learning must be up to date.

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.