Environmental Service Attendant, Temporary Part Time, Environmental Services

Providence Care; Kingston; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP

On-site parking

On-site café

Orientation for new hires

Job summary

Providence Care Hospital in Kingston, Ontario, is seeking an Environmental Services Attendant to support a clean, safe environment for staff, clients and visitors. This temporary part-time position reports to the Environmental Services Department and offers a wage of $28.21–$29.12 per hour.

Responsibilities include waste handling, linen distribution, routine cleaning tasks, and participation in quality audits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or grade 12 equivalency).
• Basic knowledge of industrial/commercial cleaning procedures and hospital environment standards.
• Minimum six months of related cleaning experience; healthcare experience preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• General duties: waste collection/ disposal; linen distribution; operate heavy cleaning equipment.
• Daily duties: damp-dusting, wall/windows cleaning, mopping, vacuuming, waste removal, washrooms, isolation room cleaning.
• Thorough cleaning routines: high-dusting, floor cleaning, baseboard cleaning; isolation room discharge cleaning.
• Other duties: floor stripping/refinishing, walls/ceilings/windows washing, curtain changes, light bulb replacement, lifting, snow removal, vehicle operation.
• Replenish supplies and communicate needs to Service Manager; maintain records; participate in quality cleaning audits.

Skills

Basic cleaning procedures

Education

High School Diploma or grade 12 equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Job Code: 26593

Job Code: 26593

Status: Temporary Part Time (up to 1 year)

Location: Providence Care Hospital

Union: OPSEU 4104 Service Clerical

Wage: $28.21 - $29.12/hr

Posting Period: August 21, 2026 - August 30, 2026

Acting as an effective team member, the Environmental Services Attendant (ESA) provides a clean, safe and attractive environment for the staff, clients and visitors of the Providence Care Hospital. The ESA is responsible to perform their duties in a manner that supports and implements the policies, procedures, routines, values, goals and objectives of the Environmental Services Department and Providence Care, including goals for high quality services and a positive work environment.

Skills And Qualification Required

• High School Diploma (or grade 12 equivalency)


• Basic knowledge of industrial/commercial cleaning procedures and understanding of the hospital environment and cleaning requirements and standards


• Minimum six months of recent related experience working in similar sanitation/cleaning role; experience in healthcare environment, preferred


• Demonstrated basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite of products, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet (i.e. Internet Explorer)

Position Responsibilities

• General Duties - Collecting/disposing of waste, including separating recyclable materials and disposal of biomedical waste; distribution of clean linen and collection of solid linen; operation of heavy duty cleaning equipment


• Daily Duties - Damp-dusting, spot cleaning of walls/windows, dust and damp mopping of floors, vacuuming, waste removal, washroom cleaning and cleaning of isolation rooms


• Thorough Cleaning Routines - High-dusting, comprehensive damp-dusting and floor cleaning, baseboard cleaning and discharge cleaning of isolation rooms


• Performs other duties such as stripping and refinishing of floors, washing walls/ceiling/windows, changing and cleaning curtains, replacing light bulbs, lifting/moving equipment and furniture, snow removal, community cleaning, operation of hospital vehicles, and operation of mechanical lifts


• Identifies need to replenish supplies required to complete assigned work; completes order forms for cleaning supplies and communicates any related concerns with Service Manager in a timely fashion


• Maintains record of project work completed and returns to Service Manager at the end of the shift


• Participates in quality cleaning audit program and works to achieve acceptable standards of cleaning and maintenance of area assigned as outlined in the program

Why Work At Providence Care Hospital

• Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care


• A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research


• Committed to people centred approach to care delivery


• Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation


• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)


• State of the Art Building with on-site parking


• On-site café and cafeteria with a variety of food options


• Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires


• Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality


• Employee & Family Assistance Program


• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities


• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions


• Located on the shores of Lake Ontario surrounded by park land and walking trails

Disclosure:

We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process. Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.