Environmental Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote retention allowance

Casual/Relief schedule

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) in Fairview Health Complex is seeking an Environmental Services staff member trained to work in healthcare. You will clean and disinfect patient rooms, clinical areas, and common spaces in accordance with AHS standards.

Shifts may include days, evenings, nights and weekends with a hourly rate and a retention allowance. Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, stocking supplies, operating cleaning equipment, and reporting hazards.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent and ability to operate computers and smartphones.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive movements for long shifts and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must be dependable and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience in healthcare cleaning is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms and clinical areas according to standards.
• Restock supplies, strip linen, and operate cleaning equipment.
• Identify hazards and report to supervisor; may train others.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Communication

Physical stamina

Teamwork

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 (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, nights, and weekend shifts. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Alberta Health Services currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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 & Environmental Services
Primary Location: Fairview Health Complex
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.00
Posting End Date: 19-AUG-2026
Employee Class: Casual/Relief
Date Available: 07-SEP-2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75
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

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, able to follow oral and written instruction. Basic knowledge and operation of a computer and a smart phone. Must be dependable and able to work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

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