Environmental Services

Alberta Health Services; Elk Point; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a dependable Environmental Services staff member to perform cleaning and disinfection in clinical and non-clinical healthcare spaces. You will help create a safer, cleaner environment for staff, patients, and families, using industrial equipment and following high cleanliness standards.

The role includes routine and deep cleaning, restocking supplies, and potential training of other Environmental or Laundry staff.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of cleaning techniques and methods.
• Good interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and push/pull up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, vacuum; restock bathroom facilities.
• Strip linen and make beds; operate industrial cleaning equipment for floors.
• Wash ceilings and windows; empty hazardous waste; replenish supplies and linens.
• Identify hazards and report to supervisor; may train other staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Physical endurance

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Job description

Your Opportunity:

You are dependable, organized, time efficient, and experienced in working with chemical cleaners. Alberta Health Service looking for someone like you, who is dedicated to the highest standards of cleanliness, to join the Environmental Services team as a cleaner/housekeeper. You’ll create a more pleasant environment for staff, volunteers, patients, and families, and a safer one too through disinfection and cleaning. In this role, you will make a difference to staff, volunteers, patients and families alike. The Environmental Services – Cleaner/Housekeeper performs a range of cleaning services in clinical and non-clinical areas, including treatment rooms, staff areas, and public spaces. They will also perform non-routine and deep cleaning tasks, as well as use industrial equipment to perform their work. You will join a team of over 6,000 Environmental Service workers making a difference every day by cleaning, sanitizing, organizing, and restocking to make sure everyone’s experience at AHS is safe, clean, and healthy.

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: Environmental Services
• Primary Location: Elk Point Healthcare Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 26-AUG-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 08-SEP-2026
• 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: $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:

• General knowledge of cleaning techniques and methods required. Good interpersonal skills required. Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written format. Physical Effort/Strength required: Frequent physical demands include ability to stand for long periods, walking, bending, climbing ladders, mopping, use of power cleaning equipment and be capable of lifting 25-50 pounds on a regular basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a basic housekeeping program is an asset.