Environmental Services Worker - (219878)

Island Health; Gold River; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in British Columbia is seeking a Cleaning and Maintenance Worker to perform various cleaning duties and maintain facilities. The ideal candidate should have at least a Grade 10 education and experience in a similar role. Responsibilities include using specialized equipment for cleaning and conducting maintenance tasks across facilities.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 education plus one year's recent related experience or equivalent.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to physically carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform light and heavy cleaning duties using specialized equipment.
• Make beds and empty garbage according to policies.
• Conduct buildings, grounds and equipment maintenance tasks.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Education

Grade 10

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Using a variety of specialized equipment, tools and machines, performs light and heavy cleaning duties, such as dusting, vacuuming, shampooing, washing, mopping, stripping, polishing and wiping; makes beds and empties garbage in accordance with established policies and procedures, performs buildings, grounds and equipment maintenance duties.

Responsibilities

• Using a variety of specialized equipment, tools and machines, performs light and heavy cleaning duties, such as dusting, vacuuming, shampooing, washing, mopping, stripping, polishing and wiping.
• Makes beds and empties garbage in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Performs buildings, grounds and equipment maintenance duties.

Qualifications

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 10 plus one years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Deal with others effectively.
• Physically carry out the duties of the position.
• Organize work.
• Operate related equipment.