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 the Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital. This casual/relief role involves routine cleaning, disinfecting patient areas, floor maintenance, and handling medical equipment in a hospital setting.

Training and orientation are provided, with opportunities to work across shifts. The position requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 25 lbs, operate cleaning equipment, and follow safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Ability to operate smartphones and basic computers.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work with chemical cleaners and powered equipment.
• English literacy and comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect clinical and non-clinical healthcare environments within a hospital or facility.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, restock bathroom facilities, and handle linen duties.
• Operate industrial cleaning equipment for floor maintenance and restoration.
• Identify hazards and report them; training may be provided for Environmental or Laundry staff.

Skills

Smartphone operation

Basic computer knowledge

English language proficiency

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Tools

Powered industrial equipment

WHMIS knowledge

Job description

Environmental Services - Cleaning/Housekeeping

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.

• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Linen and Environmental Services
• Primary Location: Fort Saskatchewan Comm Hosp
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 29-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $22.58
• Maximum Salary: $24.68
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• 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.

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.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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