Utility Worker - Housekeeping Services

Job summary

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

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 222678 Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII Department: FMS Housekeeping QEII Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 20 Union: NSGEU Support Position Posting Closing Date: 23-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 Casual Relief, no guaranteed hours Shifts may include days evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays Compensation And Benefits $20.74 - $21.56 Hourly 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. 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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

What you’ll do

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

Requirements

Applicants must have a Grade 12/GED or equivalent work experience and effective communication skills. Preference is given to those with prior cleaning and floor care experience.

Listed skills

• Cleaning · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

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

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Trades
• Hospitality
• Administrative