Environmental Services

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is seeking an Environmental Services staff member trained to work in healthcare settings. The role involves cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms, clinical areas, and other public spaces in line with AHS standards.

Shift schedules may include day, evening, nights, and weekends. You will sweep, mop, vacuum, restock supplies, handle linen, and operate cleaning equipment to maintain a sanitary environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive movements.
• Lift up to 25 lbs and push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Basic knowledge of computers and smartphones.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, clinical areas, and common spaces.
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors.
• Restock bathroom supplies and replenish cleaning items.
• Operate industrial cleaning equipment for floors.
• Identify hazards and report to supervisor; may train staff.

Skills

Computer/ smartphone use

Communication skills

Physical stamina

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.

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: Whitecourt Healthcare Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.50 Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 08-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 5 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation 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.