Environmental Services Staff II (EVS II)

MBL•Woods Hole, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Environmental Services Manager, with daily direction and scheduling provided by the Environmental Services Supervisor, the Environmental Services Staff is responsible for the cleaning of all MBL facilities including the upkeep of all offices, laboratories, workshops and other MBL facilities, housing- dorms, apartments, houses and cottages.

Requirements

Must have the ability to follow directions and be attentive to detail.
Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques and cleaning equipment required.
Strong interpersonal skills required including the ability to communicate positively and politely with clients, visitors, and other MBL staff.
Must be able to read and interpret written instructions and labels as they pertain to equipment and products used by the department.
Previous housekeeping/janitorial experience required.
Post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and drug test required.
Should be prepared to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver’s license with favorable driving record preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintain assigned areas set forth by supervisor and/or manager. This includes the cleaning of all floors, offices, labs, classrooms/auditoriums, halls, common areas (including stairs), rest room facilities, doorways, and entrances immediately outside of assigned area (including snow removal). Sweep, scrub, refinish, polish and strip floors using brooms and mops and power scrubbing swing machine and floor machines. Clean carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting. Strip and remake beds; bundle soiled linen; clean guest rooms, bathrooms, dust and sanitize flat surfaces; empty trash; vacuum, sweep, dry mop, and wet mop rooms, hallways, stairways, and other public areas; wash walls; move linens to and from drop-off locations.
Provide setup and cleaning support of conferences in all MBL areas.
Serve as Category II Essential Personnel during emergencies. Expected to be available to prepare for a storm, and take steps to restoring normal operations as soon as possible after an event, performing relief and clean-up duties.
Serves as a member of the MBL Storm and Snow Team, taking direction from the Storm Manager.
Assist in moving furniture and other contents from building to building as required.
Report any unsafe conditions immediately to the Environmental Services Supervisor and/or the Environmental Services Manager.
Work as a team with other MBL Staff to accomplish special projects or provide backup to other staff members.
Assist Environmental Services Supervisor with spot checking rooms before guests check in.
Perform miscellaneous tasks including but not limited to changing light bulbs, responding to emergencies, etc.
Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.