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Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health

Utility Worker - Housekeeping Services

Halifax, NS, B3K 4N1, Canada

$20.74 - $21.56 Hourly

Within 25 km of Halifax · About 0.5 km from the city centre

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Job details

Pay: $20.74 - $21.56 Hourly
Apply by: Oct 22, 2026
Posted: Oct 14, 2026

Original job description

Req ID: 226899
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: FMS Housekeeping QEII
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly PT long-assignment (40%) x 1
Union: NSGEU Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 21-Oct-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 working 1 in 2 weekend
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.

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Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness throughout the hospital by cleaning, mopping, and dusting, and performing floor care, carpet and chair shampooing, and interior window cleaning. Handle waste removal, chemical spills, laundry, room setups, winter salt application, isolation room cleaning, and flood and blood spill cleanup.

Requirements

A Grade 12 diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience is required, along with effective communication skills. Cleaning and floor care experience is preferred; French language competency is an asset.

Skills

Hospital Cleaning
Mopping
Dusting
Floor Care
Floor Scrubbing and Waxing
Carpet and Chair Shampooing
Waste Removal
Hazardous Waste Handling
Chemical Spill Cleanup
Laundry
Room Setup
Interior Window Cleaning
Isolation Room Cleaning
Flood Cleanup
Blood Spill Cleanup
Communication

Benefits

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

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Keywords

Hospital Housekeeping
Facility Maintenance
Cleaning
Mopping
Dusting
Floor Care
Floor Scrubbing
Floor Waxing
Carpet Shampooing
Waste Removal
Hazardous Waste
Chemical Spill Cleanup
Laundry
Room Setup
Interior Window Cleaning
Winter Salt Application
Isolation Room Cleaning
Flood Cleanup
Blood Spill Cleanup
Communication
French

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