Utility Worker - Housekeeping Services

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Sheet Harbour is looking for a Utility Worker to maintain the cleanliness of the hospital. The role includes tasks like cleaning, mopping, floor care, and waste removal. The position requires Grade 12/GED, effective communication skills, and preference for cleaning experience. This is a casual relief role with hourly shifts offered.

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, carpet shampooing, and waste removal.
• Handle chemical spill cleanups and laundry tasks.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Cleaning and floor care experience

Competency in French

Education

Grade 12/GED or equivalent work experience

Job description

Overview

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

• Casual Relief
• Shifts: 7:30am - 3:30pm and 11:30am - 7:30pm, includes weekends and holidays

Compensation and Benefits

$20.74 - $21.56 Hourly

Posting Details

Req ID: 199416
Location: Central Zone, Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital
Department: FMS Housekeeping ESH
Type of Employment: Casual Relief (3%) x 4

What Happens After You Apply

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.