Utility Worker - Housekeeping Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a casual relief Utility Worker for Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital. Responsibilities include cleaning, mopping, dusting, floor care, carpet shampooing, waste handling, and room set-ups in a hospital environment.

Applicants should have Grade 12/GED, strong communication, and preferred cleaning/floor care experience. French language skills are considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/GED or equivalent work experience required.
• Effective communication skills.
• Preference given to applicants with cleaning and floor care experience.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the hospital through cleaning, mopping and dusting of all areas.
• Perform floor care including scrubbing and waxing; shampoo carpets and chairs.
• Handle waste removal, chemical spill cleanup, laundry tasks and room set-ups.

Skills

Effective communication

Cleaning experience

French (asset)

Education

Grade 12/GED or equivalent work experience required

Job description

Location and Posting Details

Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital

Department: FMS Housekeeping NSH

Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 10

Union: NSGEU Support Position

Posting Closing Date: 23-Sep-26

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, the Utility Worker maintains the cleanliness of the hospital. Activities include cleaning, mopping and dusting all areas in the hospital. Other work would include floor care (scrubbing and waxing floors), shampooing of carpets and chairs, waste removal (hazardous waste and regular waste), chemical spill cleanup, laundry tasks, room set-ups, window cleaning (interior), some salt application during winter months, isolation room cleaning, flood and bloodspill clean ups.

About You

• Grade 12/GED or equivalent work experience required.
• Effective communication skills.
• Preference will be given to applicants with cleaning and floor care experience.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

Hours

• Casual Relief, no guaranteed hours
• Shifts may include days evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Compensation And Benefits

$20.74 - $21.56 Hourly

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer.

Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.