Posted 22 days ago
Environmental Services - Cleaner/Housekeeper
@ Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Alberta Health Services is hiring a full-time temporary Environmental Services Cleaner/Housekeeper at the U of A Hospital in Edmonton on a rotating schedule of days, evenings, nights and weekends, for about 2 years from November 2026 to October 2027. The work is cleaning and sanitizing hospital environments with chemical cleaners and powered equipment. Pay is $22.58 to $24.68 per hour with benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Clean and sanitize hospital environments using chemical cleaners
- Operate powered industrial floor equipment
- Perform floor stripping and waxing
- Lift, push and pull heavy loads
- Follow written and oral directions and maintain safety standards
Requirements summary:
- Grade 10 or equivalent
- Ability to lift 25 lbs and push or pull 50 lbs
- Ability to work with chemical cleaners and powered equipment
- Read, write and speak English
- 1 year hospital or institutional cleaning experience preferred
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Cleaning & custodial |
| Hours per week | 38.75 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 25 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | WHMIS |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Alberta Health Services
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.
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- People associated on LinkedIn
- 46,271
- Reported office locations
- 10030 – 107 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3E4, CA
- 1620 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4L7, CA
- Other recorded names
- Alberta Health Services
- Specialties
- Health Support and Services
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2008 |
| Specialties | Health Support and Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2,234 |
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- Classification: Environmental Services
- Union: AUPE GSS
- Unit and Program: Linen and Environmental Services
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 22-OCT-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 01-NOV-2026
- Temporary End Date: 24-OCT-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $22.58
- Maximum Salary: $24.68
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:To enable applicants to perform their duties safely, they must demonstrate the ability to read, write, speak, understand, and follow written and oral directions in English. Must be dependable, thorough and be able to work with minimal supervision. The ability to work with chemical cleaners is required. The ability to operate powered industrial equipment is required. The ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50lbs of force frequently is required. A combination of education, training and relevant experience may be considered. All new employees will be required to attend a 4-day Environmental Services Orientation and a 1-day AHS Orientation. To ensure your skills and qualifications are fully considered, please include sufficient resume details in your application that clearly address the required and preferred qualifications, or attach a comprehensive resume containing this information.
Preferred Qualifications:Minimum of 1 year of experience performing environmental cleaning duties in a hospital or institution is preferred. Minimum of 1 year of customer service experience is preferred. Previous knowledge and application of WHMIS is preferred. Previous Ergonomics and Workplace Health and Safety courses are an asset. Experience operating and maintaining various industrial equipment (e.g. auto-scrubber, burnisher) is an asset. Experience with floor refinishing, including stripping and waxing is an asset.
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