Environmental Services

Alberta Health Services; Alberta; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services invites applications for Environmental Services II (cleaner/housekeeper trained to work in healthcare). You will clean patient rooms, clinical areas, and common spaces following AHS standards, with training provided. Shifts include days, evenings, weekends; temp full-time with benefits.

Ideal candidates have Grade 10+, basic computer skills, and physical ability to lift and move supplies. Training on safety and infection control is provided on the job.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Ability to operate computers and smartphones.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods and perform repetitive movements.
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs and push and pull up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, clinical areas and common spaces according to AHS standards.
• Operate cleaning equipment for floor maintenance and restoration.
• Restock supplies in bathrooms and replenish cleaning linens.
• Identify hazards and report them to supervision and participate in staff orientation.

Skills

Mobility and stamina

Computer literacy

Physical strength

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

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, midnights and weekend shifts.

Description

As an Environmental Services staff, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks associated with cleaning and disinfecting clinical and non-clinical healthcare environments within a hospital or facility. Your typical duties may include sweeping, mopping and vacuuming; restocking supplies in bathroom facilities; stripping linen and making beds; operating industrial cleaning equipment for floor maintenance and restoration; thorough washing of ceilings and windows; emptying hazardous waste; and replenishing cleaning supplies and linens. You will also be responsible for identifying and reporting potential hazards to your Working Leader and you may also provide training or orientation to Environmental or Laundry staff.

Classification

• Classification: Environmental Services
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Linen and Environmental Services ( Housekeeping)
• Primary Location: Cent. Ctr for MH and Brain Inj
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 04-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 14-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 16-MAY-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 30
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $22.58
• Maximum Salary: $24.68
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Knowledge and operation of computers and smartphones.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and perform repetitive movements for the duration of your shift.
• Physically capable to lift up to 25 lbs and push and pull up to 50 lbs of force.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Knowledge and operation of computers and smartphones.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and perform repetitive movements for the duration of your shift.
• Physically capable to lift up to 25 lbs and push and pull up to 50 lbs of force.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous cleaning Previous cleaning in a hospital would be an asset