Environmental II

Alberta Health Services; Whitecourt; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks a dependable Environmental Services II to perform specialized cleaning in healthcare facilities. This role involves operating industrial cleaning equipment and maintaining hygiene standards with flexible shifts. Successful candidates must demonstrate physical capability and previous cleaning experience, along with effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Physically capable to lift, push, and pull up to 30 lbs.
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instruction.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial cleaning equipment for floor maintenance.
• Thoroughly wash ceilings and windows and empty hazardous waste.
• Provide training/orientation to Environmental staff.

Skills

Communication

Physical Capability

Dependability

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 II (cleaner/housekeeper trained to work in healthcare) that 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.

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: Primary Care Alberta: N Recovery Alberta: N Classification: Environmental II Union: AUPE GSS Unit and Program: Housekeeping Primary Location: Whitecourt Healthcare Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 17-JUN-2025 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 04-MAY-2025 Hours per Shift: Varies Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call 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:

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, able to follow oral and written instruction. Basic knowledge and operation of a computer and a smart phone. Must be dependable and able to work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous cleaning experience preferred. Experience performing cleaning duties in a healthcare environment would be an asset.