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Environmental Services

Keeping our facilities clean

Environmental services I and II’s (also known as housekeepers) are responsible for daily cleaning, dusting and cleaning furniture and fixtures, spot cleaning, and more.

They collect bio-hazardous wastes according to waste management guidelines, and operate power cleaning equipment to ensure AHS facilities aren’t just clean and tidy, but safe and hygienic for patients, families, visitors, volunteers, and staff.

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Compensation

$18.36 - $21.93 per hour

Other benefits

Union

Alberta Union of Provincial Employees General Support Services (AUPE GSS)

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Registration

Not required

Duties

  • Perform daily cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, wet and dry mopping, dusting and cleaning furniture and fixtures, spot cleaning, discharge and transfer cleaning, stripping and refinishing floors, washing walls, steam cleaning, and cleaning beds
  • Operate industrial-sized power cleaning equipment
  • Replenish cleaning supplies and other dispensable items
  • Collect bio-hazardous wastes for transport as established by waste management guidelines

Make a Difference

  • Help ensure facilities are clean, sanitized, and safe for patients to receive treatment and care
  • Prevent injury by keeping walks clear of snow and ice in winter
  • Prevent spread of illness or infection
  • Maintain AHS facilities for ongoing use
  • Improve experience for patients, families, volunteers, and staff

Work Collaboratively

  • Work with other members of the environmental services team, team leads (working leaders), administrative and healthcare staff
  • May at times interact with patients, families, or visitors
  • Work in a variety of facilities including hospitals, medical centers and continuing care facilities

Grow Your Career

  • Additional training and education
  • Working leader, supervisor, or manager
  • Healthcare leadership and management
  • Health system administration

Additional Information

To learn more about a career as a housekeeper in our province visit Alberta Learning Information Services (ALIS).