Environmental I

Your Opportunity:
If you enjoy cleaning and have an eye for detail, we want you on our team Join us at Peter Lougheed Centre and keep our hospitals clean, disinfected and safe. Alberta Health Services (AHS) is hiring Environmental Services I (Cleaner/Housekeeper). We are looking for someone who is reliable, works well on their own, takes pride in their work, and prioritize safety. We'll train you to safely clean and disinfect our healthcare buildings. Environmental I position is responsible for following cleaning and disinfecting protocols while cleaning surfaces and patient equipment in assigned areas, such as patient rooms, examination and treatment rooms, emergency rooms, operating theatres, public and patient washrooms, offices and corridors. Duties include includes clean-up of blood and body fluids, washing walls, using a ladder/step stool to change privacy cubicle curtains, routine floor care (operate scrubbers, buffers/burnishers) and removing waste (e.g. garbage, shredding, biomedical) to designated holding areas. You will have to wear personal protective equipment (masks, gloves, gowns, eye protection) for long parts of their shift while following protocols to keep yourself safe. These tasks are to be completed with mínimal supervision, in a fast-paced environment. Environmental Services staff need to work in places that can sometimes be stressful. They must remain kind and respectful when interacting with patients and staff who may be under pressure. Shift schedules may include of day, evening, night, and weekend shifts. Peter Lougheed Centre, a full-service acute care hospital, serves over 150,000 patients annually. As southern Alberta’s centre of excellence for hematology, respiratory, vascular surgery, and mental health, it offers 24/7 emergency care. Located in Calgary’s northeast, it's accessible by LRT.

Description:
As an Environmental I, you will be responsible for performing a variety of routine tasks associated with the cleaning and disinfecting of clinical and non-clinical healthcare environments. Your typical duties may include sweeping, mopping and vacuuming, restocking supplies in bathroom facilities and, stripping linen and remaking beds. This includes replenishing cleaning supplies and linens and identifying and reporting potential hazards to your Working Leader.
- **Classification**:Environmental I
- ** Union**:AUPE GSS
- ** Unit and Program**:Housekeeping
- ** Primary Location**:Peter Lougheed Centre
- ** Location Details**:As Per Location
- ** Multi-Site**:Not Applicable
- ** FTE**:0.00
- ** Posting End Date**:19-AUG-2025
- ** Employee Class**:Casual/Relief
- ** Date Available**:08-SEP-2025
- ** 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**:$18.36
- ** Maximum Salary**:$20.02
- ** Vehicle Requirement**:Not Applicable

**Required Qualifications**:
Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent. Knowledge and operation of a computer including Microsoft Office. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and perform repetitive movements for the duration of your shift. Physically capable to lift, push and pull up to 22 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 verbal directions in English. Ability to walk, climb ladder/step stool, squat, bend, reach in all directions (overhead work required), push/pull. Basic knowledge and operation of a smartphone. Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment for long periods of time (e.g. Surgical and N95 Respiratory Masks, Eye Protection, Gloves, Gowns, etc.). Dependable, cooperative, customer service attitude and able to work with mínimal supervision. Applications that include completed job profile and or resume will be considered for this position. All new employees will be required to attend a 5-day Environmental Services Orientation.

**Preferred Qualifications**:
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Knowledge of hospital housekeeping policy and procedures. Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting in health care environment. Customer service experience. Leadership experience such as working leader, shift lead, trainer or equivalent. For internal applicants up to date Required Learning Courses such as Move Safe, WHMIS, Code Red, etc.