Environmental Services

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is hiring an Environmental Services II to clean and disinfect patient rooms, clinical areas, offices, and public spaces in a hospital setting. Training will be provided to meet AHS standards, with shifts including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

A Remote Retention Allowance up to 3,000 CAD per year is payable hourly for hours at the basic rate. You will perform sweeping, mopping, restocking, linen handling, and operating cleaning equipment while maintaining safety

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, able to follow oral and written instruction.
• Must be dependable and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Preference given to candidates with open availability to cover varying operational hours.
• This role also requires you to work on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop and vacuum areas.
• Restock bathroom facilities and replenish cleaning supplies.
• Strip linen and make beds; handle linens as required.
• Operate industrial cleaning equipment for floor maintenance.
• Thoroughly wash ceilings and windows and dispose of hazardous waste.
• Identify and report potential hazards to leadership and may train staff.

Skills

Communication

Dependable

Follow instructions

Self-supervised

Availability

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Tools

Computer basics

Smartphone basics

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) who 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, AHS 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 and Environmental Services Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 26-AUG-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 05-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 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. Preference given to candidates with open availability to cover varying operational hours. This role also requires you to work on short notice.

Preferred 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. Cleaning in a hospital or Long-Term Care environment would be an asset.