Environmental Services

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is seeking an Environmental Services II to support cleaning and disinfection in healthcare settings. Duties include cleaning patient rooms, clinical and public areas, and restocking supplies.

Role involves operating cleaning equipment, reporting hazards, and possibly orienting Environmental or Laundry staff. Hours vary; base location Vermilion Health Centre with a casual/relief classification.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Proficient with computers and smartphones.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods; lift up to 25 lbs and push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Dependable with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, clinical areas, offices and common staff/public areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, restock bathroom facilities and other supplies.
• Operate industrial cleaning equipment for floors and restoration; wash ceilings/windows.
• Identify hazards and report to Working Leader; may train other staff.

Skills

Grade 10

Computer & smartphone literacy

Stamina for standing/walking

Lifting/pushing limits

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 II (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.

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 and Details:

• Classification: Environmental Services
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Linen and Environmental Services
• Primary Location: Vermilion Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 21-AUG-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 31-AUG-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:

• 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.