Environmental Services Staff II (EVS II)

MBL•Woods Hole, MA

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Environmental Services Manager, with daily direction and scheduling from the Environmental Services Supervisor, the Environmental Services Staff II is responsible for cleaning and maintaining MBL facilities. These include offices, laboratories, workshops, classrooms and auditoriums, as well as housing such as dorms, apartments, houses, and cottages. The role also supports conference setup and cleaning, guest-room preparation, emergency response, and storm and snow operations. The position requires previous housekeeping or janitorial experience, knowledge of proper cleaning techniques and equipment, attention to detail, and the ability to follow written and verbal directions. The employee must communicate positively and politely with clients, visitors, and MBL staff, and be able to read and interpret instructions and product labels. A post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and drug test are required. A valid driver’s license with a favorable driving record is preferred but not required. The work involves medium physical effort, including lifting or exerting force up to 50 pounds occasionally, frequent movement and a range of postures and repetitive motions, and use of step ladders up to 10 feet high. Work is primarily indoors in laboratory, housing, classroom, auditorium, and office facilities, with occasional outdoor work in adverse weather. Conditions may include narrow aisles or passageways, noise and vibration, harsh cleaning chemicals, fumes, odors, and dust. Protective equipment such as latex gloves must be worn as required by OSHA regulations, and the employee may handle sharps. A flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, may be required.

Requirements

Previous housekeeping or janitorial experience.
Ability to follow directions and attend to detail.
Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques and cleaning equipment.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate positively and politely with clients, visitors, and other MBL staff.
Ability to read and interpret written instructions and labels relating to departmental equipment and products.
Post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and drug test.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push, pull, grasp, talk, hear, taste/smell, and perform repetitive motions.
Ability to use step ladders up to 10 feet high.
Visual acuity to assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work and make general observations of facilities and structures.
Ability to work in the described environmental conditions and wear required protective equipment; duties may include handling sharps.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver’s license with a favorable driving record.

Responsibilities

Maintain assigned areas, including floors, offices, laboratories, classrooms and auditoriums, halls, common areas, restrooms, doorways, and entrances, including snow removal.
Sweep, scrub, refinish, polish, and strip floors using cleaning tools and floor machines.
Clean carpets by vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.
Strip and remake beds; bundle soiled linen; clean guest rooms and bathrooms; dust and sanitize surfaces; empty trash; clean rooms and public areas; wash walls; and move linens to and from drop-off locations.
Set up and clean conference spaces throughout MBL areas.
Serve as Category II Essential Personnel during emergencies, including preparing for storms and helping restore normal operations through relief and cleanup duties.
Participate in the MBL Storm and Snow Team under the direction of the Storm Manager.
Move furniture and other contents between buildings as required.
Immediately report unsafe conditions to the Environmental Services Supervisor and/or Environmental Services Manager.
Work with other MBL staff on special projects and provide backup to other staff members.
Assist the Environmental Services Supervisor with spot-checking rooms before guest check-in.
Perform miscellaneous tasks, including changing light bulbs and responding to emergencies.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.