Environmental Services

Alberta Health Services; Town of Athabasca; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking an Environmental Services Cleaner/Housekeeper to perform cleaning and disinfecting in clinical and non-clinical healthcare environments, including treatment rooms, staff areas and public spaces. You will operate industrial cleaning equipment, restock supplies and help maintain a safe, clean facility for staff, patients and families.

Role requires physical ability to stand, walk, lift up to 25 lb and push/pull up to 50 lb, with basic housekeeping knowledge and

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive movements.
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs and push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Familiarity with cleaning techniques and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, vacuum and restock supplies in clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Operate industrial cleaning equipment for floors and surfaces.
• Identify hazards and report to supervisor; assist with training Environmental staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Physical endurance

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Job description

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.

• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Environmental Services
• Primary Location: Athabasca Healthcare Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $22.58
• Maximum Salary: $24.68
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Environmental Services
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Environmental Services
• Primary Location: Athabasca Healthcare Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• 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.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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