Environmental Services - Cleaning/Housekeeping

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a dependable Environmental Services (Cleaner/Housekeeper) for Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital. The casual position involves cleaning, disinfection of patient rooms and clinical areas, and floor maintenance using powered equipment.

Load-bearing tasks and frequent movement are required across shifts and days. You will follow cleaning protocols, restock supplies, and report hazards.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Knowledge and operation of computers and smartphones.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform repetitive movements.
• Capable of lifting up to 25 lbs and pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and disinfecting in clinical and non-clinical healthcare spaces.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, restock bathroom supplies and manage linen duties.
• Operate industrial cleaning equipment for floor maintenance and restoration.
• Identify hazards and report to supervisor; participate in orientation and training.

Skills

Computer and smartphone use

Physical stamina

Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs

Safety awareness

Education

Grade 10

Tools

Powered industrial equipment

WHMIS knowledge

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 Casual position is located at the Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital. The Environmental Services 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 and Environmental Services

Primary Location: Fort Saskatchewan Comm Hosp

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.00

Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026

Employee Class: Casual/Relief

Date Available: 29-OCT-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:

• 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:

• A minimum of 1 year of previous experience performing environmental cleaning duties in a hospital or institution is preferred.
• A 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 floor refinishing, including stripping and waxing) is an asset.