Environmental Services Staff II (EVS II)

Marine Biological Laboratory•Falmouth, MA

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 member cleans and maintains MBL facilities, including offices, laboratories, workshops, classrooms, auditoriums, and housing such as dormitories, apartments, houses, and cottages. The role includes routine cleaning, room preparation, conference support, furniture moving, and responding to facility needs and emergencies. The position serves as Category II Essential Personnel during emergencies and as a member of the MBL Storm and Snow Team. Staff may be expected to help prepare for storms, support recovery and cleanup, and perform snow removal. Work is primarily indoors, with occasional outdoor duties in adverse weather. The role involves exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, noise, vibration, and sharps, and requires protective equipment as applicable.

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 for equipment and products used by the department.
Ability to perform medium work: exert up to 50 pounds 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 and to visually assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of assigned work and make general observations of facilities and structures.
Post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and drug test required.
Must be prepared to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver’s license with a favorable driving record.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain assigned areas, including floors, offices, laboratories, classrooms, auditoriums, halls, common areas, restrooms, entrances, and nearby exterior areas; perform snow removal as needed.
Sweep, scrub, refinish, polish, and strip floors using cleaning tools and floor machines.
Clean carpets by vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.
Prepare and clean guest rooms and bathrooms; strip and remake beds, bundle soiled linen, sanitize surfaces, empty trash, clean floors and public areas, wash walls, and move linens to and from drop-off locations.
Provide setup and cleaning support for conferences in MBL areas.
Serve as Category II Essential Personnel during emergencies, helping prepare for storms and restore normal operations through relief and cleanup duties.
Serve on the MBL Storm and Snow Team and take direction from the Storm Manager.
Assist with moving 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 staff members.
Assist the Environmental Services Supervisor with spot-checking rooms before guests check in.
Perform miscellaneous tasks, including changing light bulbs and responding to emergencies.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.