Utility Worker - Housekeeping Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Utility Worker for the East Coast Forensic Hospital, reporting to the Assistant Manager of FMS ECFH Housekeeping Services.

The role covers cleaning, floor care, carpet shampooing, waste removal, laundry tasks, and room setups in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/GED or equivalent work experience required.
• Preference will be given to applicants with cleaning and floor care experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the hospital including mopping, dusting and waste removal.
• Perform floor care tasks (scrubbing and waxing floors) and carpet/chair shampooing.
• Assist with laundry tasks and room setups; assist with window cleaning and isolation room cleaning.

Skills

Cleaning

Floor care

Dusting

Laundry tasks

Education

Grade 12/GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

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Req ID: 225722
Location: CentralZone,East Coast Forensic Hospital
Department: FMS ECFH Housekeeping Services
Type of Employment: TemporaryHourly PT long-assignment(40%) x 1
Union: NSGEUSupportPosition
Posting Closing Date: 3-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.
• Preference will be given to applicants with cleaning and floor care experience.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long-Assignment, Part-Time Position: 30 Hours Bi-weekly
• Shifts are 7:30am-3:30pm and 11:30am-7:30am shifts, includes weekends and holidays
• Approximately 12 months long
  Dates are subject to change

Compensation and Benefits

$20.74 - $21.56 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

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.
This is a Support bargaining unitposition. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

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, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.