Environmental Services

Job summary

Responsible for cleaning and disinfecting clinical and non-clinical healthcare environments, including patient rooms and common areas. Duties include floor maintenance, restocking supplies, and managing hazardous waste.

Job details

Your Opportunity: Alberta Health Services (AHS) is looking for a dependable, highly motivated individual for the position of Environmental Services II (cleaner/housekeeper trained to work in healthcare) that is dedicated to both high-quality work and safety. AHS will provide the necessary training to safely clean and disinfect patient rooms, clinical areas, office areas, and other common staff/public areas in accordance with Alberta Health Services standards and practices. Description: As an Environmental Services staff, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks associated with cleaning and disinfecting clinical and non-clinical healthcare environments within a hospital or facility. Your typical duties may include sweeping, mopping and vacuuming; restocking supplies in bathroom facilities; stripping linen and making beds; operating industrial cleaning equipment for floor maintenance and restoration; thorough washing of ceilings and windows; emptying hazardous waste; and replenishing cleaning supplies and linens. You will also be responsible for identifying and reporting potential hazards to your Working Leader and you may also provide training or orientation to Environmental or Laundry staff. Classification: Environmental Services Union: AUPE GSS Unit and Program: Linen and Environmental Services Primary Location: Drumheller Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 23-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 30-AUG-2026 Hours per Shift: Varies Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $22.58 Maximum Salary: $24.68 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent. Knowledge and operation of computers and smartphones. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and perform repetitive movements for the duration of your shift. Physically capable to lift up to 25 lbs and push and pull up to 50 lbs of force. Additional Required Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, able to follow oral and written instruction. Basic knowledge and operation of a computer and a smart phone. Must be dependable and able to work with minimal supervision. Preferred Qualifications: Previous cleaning experience preferred. Experience performing cleaning duties in a healthcare environment would be an asset.

What you’ll do

Responsible for cleaning and disinfecting clinical and non-clinical healthcare environments, including patient rooms and common areas. Duties include floor maintenance, restocking supplies, and managing hazardous waste.

Requirements

Requires completion of Grade 10 or equivalent and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to 25 lbs. Candidates must be proficient with computers and smartphones and possess effective communication skills.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Cleaning
• Disinfecting
• Floor Maintenance
• Hazardous Waste Handling
• Computer Literacy
• Communication
• Time Management
• Safety Compliance

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Trades
• Government & Public Sector