Environmental Services

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking an Environmental Services II cleaner/housekeeper trained to work in healthcare settings. You will clean and disinfect patient rooms, clinical areas and public spaces according to AHS standards, with training provided and shifts that may include days, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, restocking supplies, linen handling, and operating cleaning equipment. You may report hazards and assist with staff orientation as required.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Physically capable to lift up to 25 lbs and push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Basic knowledge of computers/smartphones.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, clinical areas and public spaces.
• Sweep, mop and vacuum floors; restock bathroom supplies.
• Strip linen and make beds; operating cleaning equipment.
• Wash ceilings and windows; empty hazardous waste.
• Report hazards to supervisor; assist in training staff.

Skills

Stand/walk for long periods

Lift up to 25 lbs

Push/pull up to 50 lbs

Operate computers/smartphones

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, 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: 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: 29-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 09-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 17-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:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

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