Environmental Services

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Athabasca is seeking a casual Environmental Services Cleaner/Housekeeper to maintain clean and safe patient and staff areas. You will perform routine and deep cleaning, restock supplies, and operate industrial cleaning equipment in clinical and non-clinical spaces. Strong attention to detail, physical ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25–50 lbs is required.

Prior housekeeping experience is an asset. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Lift up to 25 lbs and push/pull up to 50 lbs of force.
• Operate cleaning equipment and perform disinfection tasks.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Restock bathroom and supply areas.
• Operate industrial cleaning equipment.
• Clean ceilings and windows and perform floor maintenance.
• Identify hazards and report to supervisor.

Skills

Computers/Smartphones

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

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: 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: 01-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.