Environmental Service Spec I - CONTINUOUS
About The Position
The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Holyoke is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented applicant for its Environmental Services department. The Environmental Service Spec I performs cleaning duties in assigned areas of the facility, including veteran resident rooms, staff areas, offices, and public spaces. Work includes floor care, cleaning fixtures and equipment, and emptying trash. Daily assignments may vary, so the employee must be flexible and willing to perform assigned duties. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. Openings are available on first shift (7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) and second shift (2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.). Days off vary and include an alternating weekend and holiday schedule. As the Veterans Home operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the employee may be required to work during nontraditional hours when operational circumstances require it. The Veterans Home at Holyoke is a state-funded, fully accredited health care facility that provides veterans with health care, residential accommodations, and educational and social services. Its mission is to provide “Care with Dignity, Honor, and Respect” to veterans. The facility is staffed by approximately 350 or more personnel across administrative, clinical, nursing, skilled-trade, dietary, housekeeping, contractor, consultant, and general administrative roles.
Requirements
- General knowledge of cleaning chemicals and their uses.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a Floor Technician.
Responsibilities
- Maintain professional behavior and interact politely with veterans, visitors, and staff.
- Remove trash twice daily from the assigned area or Care Center.
- Dry-mop Care Centers and assigned areas, including nursing stations and kitchens.
- Wet-mop Care Centers and assigned areas, including nursing stations and kitchens.
- Thoroughly clean all bathrooms daily.
- Wash bathroom windows, lights, vents, walls, and tiles as required.
- Keep drains free-flowing.
- Wash handrails, wheelchairs, and Geri-chairs when dirty.
- Clean the work closet daily.
- Buff floors and strip and refinish floors as needed.
- Set up for parties and other events as needed.
- Wash trash cans weekly.
- Remove and rehang cubicle and window curtains when they have been laundered.
- Keep equipment clean.
- Pick up infectious waste.
Benefits
- Comprehensive employee benefits and rewards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
