Utility Worker - Housekeeping Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Nova Scotia is seeking a Utility Worker responsible for maintaining cleanliness within the hospital. Duties include cleaning, mopping, dusting, floor care, and waste removal. The ideal candidate should have Grade 12 or equivalent experience, effective communication skills, and a preference for those with cleaning experience. This is a casual relief position offering competitive hourly pay and benefits eligibility. Join us in providing essential services in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the hospital.
• Perform floor care including scrubbing and waxing floors.
• Handle hazardous waste and regular waste removal.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Cleaning and floor care experience

Competencies in other languages

Education

Grade 12/GED or equivalent work experience

Job description

Job Information

Req ID: 215583
Location: Central Zone, Victoria Building - QEII
Department: FMS Housekeeping VG
Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 10
Union: NSGEU Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 6-Feb-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

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• 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.

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

Hours

• Caual Relief Position 3%

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.

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 unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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.