Environmental Services - Cleaner/Housekeeper

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is seeking a dependable Environmental Services Cleaner/Housekeeper at the University of Alberta Hospital. You will perform routine and isolation cleaning, disinfect patient rooms and clinical spaces, and handle floor maintenance in a healthcare setting.

As a temporary full-time employee, you will work in Linen & Environmental Services with AUPE GSS. Training includes a 4-day Environmental Services Orientation and a 1-day AHS Orientation; shifts are days and weekends

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.
• Basic computer and smartphone use to access email.
• Ability to read, write, speak English and follow directions.
• Willing to operate powered industrial equipment.
• Prior environmental cleaning in hospital is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect clinical and non-clinical healthcare environments within a hospital or facility.
• Operate industrial cleaning equipment for floor maintenance and restoration.
• Restock bathroom supplies and linens; strip and remake beds.
• Identify and report hazards to supervisor and participate in orientations.

Skills

Stamina

English proficiency

Customer service

Safety awareness

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) who is dedicated to both high-quality work and safety. This Temporary Full Time position is located at the University of Alberta Hospital. The Environmental Service position is responsible for routine and isolation cleaning protocols, disinfecting patient rooms, clinical spaces, common areas, floor maintenance and assigned medical equipment, manual material handling daily, and other duties as assigned within healthcare facilities, in accordance with Alberta Health Services' standards and practices. Environmental Services work is done in areas where patients, staff and visitors are present and involves frequent interactions with patients, clients and staff. This position will also perform non-routine and deep cleaning tasks as assigned, so you must be willing to work with powered industrial equipment. Environmental Services is about more than providing a pleasant atmosphere; it is about ensuring hospitals and healthcare facilities are properly cleaned, disinfected and maintained to provide a healthy environment for everyone.

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: U of A Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 28-AUG-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available: 08-SEP-2026

Temporary End Date: 15-SEP-2027

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends

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:

The ability to operate a smartphone device and basic computer knowledge to access email is required. To enable applicants to perform their duties safely, they must demonstrate the ability to read, write, speak, understand, and follow written and oral directions in English. Must be dependable, thorough and be able to work with minimal supervision. The ability to work with chemical cleaners is required. The ability to operate powered industrial equipment is required. The ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs of force frequently is required. A combination of education, training and relevant experience may be considered. All new employees will be required to attend a 4-day Environmental Services Orientation and a 1-day AHS Orientation. To ensure your skills and qualifications are fully considered, please include sufficient resume details in your application that clearly address the required and preferred qualifications, or attach a comprehensive resume containing this information.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of 1 year of experience performing environmental cleaning duties in a hospital or institution is preferred. Minimum of 1 year of customer service experience is preferred. Previous knowledge and application of WHMIS is preferred. Previous Ergonomics and Workplace Health and Safety courses are an asset. Experience operating and maintaining various industrial equipment (e.g. auto-scrubber, burnisher) is an asset. Experience with floor refinishing, including stripping and waxing is an asset.