Environmental Services Worker - (222392)

Island Health; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in British Columbia is seeking a Cleaning Staff member responsible for performing a variety of cleaning duties, including dusting, vacuuming, and washing. Applicants must have at least a Grade 10 education or an equivalent combination of training and experience. The role emphasizes safety and adherence to established procedures, requiring effective communication skills and the ability to handle physical tasks. This position offers a supportive work environment focused on quality and staff safety.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 education or equivalent training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform light and heavy cleaning duties using specialized equipment.
• Dust, vacuum, shampoo, wash, mop, strip, polish, and wipe surfaces.
• Make beds and empty garbage according to policies.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical capability to perform duties

Organization skills

Operating equipment

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient & staff 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.

Key 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.

Qualifications

Grade 10 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.

Job Description PDF: https://jd.viha.ca/JD1477.pdf