Utility Worker - Housekeeping Services

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 225722 Location: Central Zone, East Coast Forensic Hospital Department: FMS ECFH Housekeeping Services Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly PT long-assignment (40%) x 1 Union: NSGEU Support Position Posting Closing Date: 3-Sep-26 About The Opportunity 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 Long-Assignment, Part-Time Position: 30 Hours Bi-weekly Shifts are 7:30am-3:30pm and 11:30am-7:30am shifts, includes weekends and holidays Approximately 12 months long Dates are subject to change Compensation And Benefits $20.74 - $21.56 Hourly Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. Once You've Applied 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. 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.

The Utility Worker is responsible for maintaining hospital cleanliness through dusting, mopping, and specialized floor care. Duties also include hazardous waste removal, chemical spill cleanup, and laundry tasks.

A Grade 12 diploma or GED is required along with effective communication skills. Experience in cleaning and floor care is preferred.

• Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Travel Insurance • Long-term Disability Insurance • Life Insurance • Defined Benefit Pension Plan

• CleaningPreferred
• Communication SkillsPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Cleaning
• Mopping
• Dusting
• Floor Care
• Scrubbing
• Waxing
• Carpet Shampooing
• Waste Removal
• Chemical Spill Cleanup
• Laundry
• Window Cleaning
• Isolation Room Cleaning
• Bloodspill Cleanup
• Communication Skills

• Healthcare
• Trades
• Hospitality
• Administrative

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 26, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

15 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level