Environmental Service Representative

shn; Toronto; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is seeking an Environmental Service Representative to join the Centenary Site team. You will perform cleaning duties across hospital areas, ensuring sanitary and aseptic conditions while supporting events and office moves.

This part-time, permanent position requires a high school diploma, English literacy, teamwork, reliability, and adherence to safety policies. Shifts include days, afternoons, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, speak and follow directions in English.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.
• Physical capabilities to perform duties as outlined by the physical demands.
• Demonstrates values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.
• Utilizes protective equipment provided and identifies and reports hazards.
• Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community.
• Highly punctual and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Keep assigned areas clean, sanitary and aseptic.
• Scour, scrub, mop, polish and vacuum as required.
• Wash walls, ceilings, lights, vents, doors, windows and frames.
• Operate heavy scrubbing machines and carpet extractor during major cleaning.
• Set up and remove furniture for events and office moves.
• Help ensure the department remains clean and compliant.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

WHMIS

Job description

Job Number: JR107151Job Title: Environmental Service RepresentativeUnion: CUPEUnion: CUPEJob Category: ServiceHospital Location: Centenary SiteJob Type: Permanent, Part timeNumber of Positions: 5Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $27.801 - $29.593Hours: Days, Afternoons, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays

Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. SHN is the recipient of the 2021Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for ourleading edge work on Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar, Health Equity Certificate Program and much more. We are also proud to be named Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023 – 2025 and Greater Toronto's Top Employersfor 2026. Learn more at shn.ca

Job Description:

Reporting to the Manager, you will be part of a busy department that provides the highest quality of cleanliness to all areas of the hospital. You will be required to work shifts to regularly keep assigned areas clean, sanitary, and aseptic by: scouring, scrubbing, mopping, polishing, using germicides, wet dusting and vacuuming. You will wash walls, ceilings, lights, vents, doors, windows and frames. You will use heavy scrubbing machines and carpet extractor during major cleaning. You will be responsible to set up and remove furniture for special events and for office moves. You will also be required to assist in ensuring that the department is clean, sanitary and in aseptic condition.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrates ability to read, write, speak and follow directions in English
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Demonstrates good interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
• Physical capabilities to perform duties as outlined by the physical demands
• Demonstrates values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation
• Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards
• Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community
• Strong work ethic and commitment is required
• Demonstrated high standards of work outputs
• Highly punctual
• Demonstrated professionalism and reliability

Asset:

• Previous cleaning experience in a Building Service or Health Care environment
• Knowledge of WHMIS
• Ability to speak another language

This opportunity is posted to support the recruitment of an existing vacant position.

Accommodation and Diversity Statement: Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike.

We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values.

We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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