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 an Environmental Services staff member for the University of Alberta Hospital. Responsibilities include cleaning and disinfecting clinical and non-clinical spaces, operating cleaning equipment, and maintaining floors and linens.

The role requires compliance with safety standards and routine/hazardous cleaning tasks. Temporary Full Time position with shifts including days and weekends; offers training and orientation to ensure high-quality, safe

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent; basic computer/smartphone use.
• Stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs; push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Read, write, speak, understand English and follow written and oral directions.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, vacuum; restock supplies in bathrooms and patient areas.
• Operate industrial cleaning equipment for floor maintenance.
• Clean ceilings/windows, empty hazardous waste, replenish cleaning supplies and linens.
• Identify and report hazards; may train Environmental/Laundry staff.

Skills

Stamina

English proficiency

Manual handling

Education

Grade 10

Tools

Auto-scrubber

Burnisher

Floor care equipment

Job description

Your Opportunity

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is looking for a dependable, highly organized individual for the position of Environmental Services (Cleaner/Housekeeper)that 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

Classification: Environmental Services Union: AUPE GSS Unit and Program: Linen and Environmental Services Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 10-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 23-SEP-2026 Temporary End Date: 26-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

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 50lbs 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.