Environmental Service Spec I
About The Position
The Western Massachusetts Hospital operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking experienced and committed Environmental Service Specialist I’s for the Environmental Services (EVS) Department at the hospital campus in Westfield. The (EVS) Specialist is responsible for cleaning floors by sweeping, vacuuming, and washing; cleans interior surfaces such as walls, ceilings, and windows, cleans lavatories, washrooms, and mop closets. The incumbent operates equipment specific to an environmental services department, for example, floor machines, Kai Vac, automatic scrubbers, high speed burnishers, etc. Please Note: The position is 1st shift, 6:30am - 3:00pm with days off being Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Requirements
- Applicants must have at least six months of full-time, or equivalent part-time experience in building custodial or institutional housekeeping work.
- Follows oral and written instructions/directions.
- Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time and lift/carry heavy objects, with or without accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Prior cleaning, custodial, housekeeping experience.
Responsibilities
- Cleans floors by sweeping, vacuuming, and washing using appropriate supplies and equipment.
- Cleans interior surfaces such as walls, ceilings, windows, furniture’s, etc. by dusting, polishing, and washing using appropriate supplies and equipment.
- Cleans toilets, lavatories, washrooms, mop closets, etc., using appropriate supplies and equipment to maintain the appearance and cleanliness of such areas.
- Empty waste receptacles and disposes of general waste and infectious and hazardous waste.
- Cleans furniture such as beds, dressers, chairs, tables, over bed tables, etc., using appropriate supplies and equipment to maintain the appearance and cleanliness of these items.
- Strip, scrubs, seals, and finishes floors as required using appropriate supplies and equipment.
- Remakes beds after washing using appropriate linen supplies.
- Removes and re-hangs window draperies and bedside curtains as required, to maintain appearance and cleanliness.
- Operates specific battery powered equipment designed to wash, scrub and polish hard floor surfaces. Must follow manufacturers’ operational procedures, equipment maintenance procedures and safety procedures.
- Sets up and breaks down conference rooms for meetings and other functions.
- Follows the policy/procedure for Terminal Cleaning in patient rooms upon discharge and long-term care patients (at the designated interval set forth by policy).
- Inspects assigned areas to ensure work has been performed following established procedures.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
