Environmental Services Aide

Union: CUPE TG
Number of vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto General Hospital - 7 MUNK - A SIDE 2 
Department: Environmental Services - Housekeeping
Reports to: Manager
Hours: Up to 24 hours per week
Wage Range: $26.70 to $27.49 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable.
Shifts: 0730-1530 Sat/Sun/Stats
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date: August 21 2025

Position Summary

Working as part of the Environmental Services department the Environmental Services Aide performs general and specific cleaning duties in assigned areas throughout the hospital in accordance with departmental and hospital standards of practice policies and procedures providing a clean safe and pleasant environment for patients visitors and staff. 

Duties

• Removing recyclables and garbage/waste from multiple locations
• Cleaning and maintaining patient rooms kitchens bathrooms offices etc.
• Performing floor care within scope of authority
• Moving furniture and other items as required
• Cleaning disinfecting and maintaining Operating Rooms (O.R.) according to O.R. standards
• Cleaning and maintaining elevators and stairs
• Performing other duties in support of the Housekeeping function 

Qualifications :

• At minimum completion of high school or recognized equivalent
• 3 months to less than 6 months practical and related experience and/or 3 months to less than 6 months on the job training
• Ability to use tools and equipment common to the work being performed including: vacuum dry mop squeegee space sweeper etc. 
• Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (W.H.M.I.S.). 
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation. 
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job including: standing sweeping pushing/pulling carts walking on uneven surfaces reaching forward reaching above and below the shoulders able to lift 11 kg to 20 kg
• Ability to read write and speak English fluently to understand verbal work orders and/or instructions
• Ability to understand material such as short notes brief forms and/or instructions
• Ability to do simple mathematical calculations (e.g. adding subtracting etc.)
• Compliance with Body Substance Precautions provisions
• Compliance with sanitary and infection control requirements
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements under UHN Privacy Policy
• Effective organizational interpersonal and communication skills
• Client service oriented with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand
• May be required to work at multiple areas as well as rotating shifts in emergency situations.

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time