EVS Hospital Cleaner -(Environmental Service Specialist I) - Full Time First and Second Shifts- Continuous Posting

Department of Public Health • Tewksbury, MA

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Tewksbury Hospital, under the Department of Public Health (DPH), a 370 Joint Commission accredited hospital is currently hiring EVS Hospital Cleaners to work for the Environmental Services Department at Tewksbury Hospital on 1st shift and 2nd shift. The hospital provides a broad treatment of care and comfort to adults with medical and/or mental illnesses. Please note: These positions are 40 hours per week working 1st (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) or 2nd (3:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.) days off will be discussed during the interview process. These duties listed below are a summary and not all inclusive:

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions/directions.
• Talent for establishing and maintaining harmonious working relationships and deal tactfully with others.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time and lift/carry heavy objects.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated language skills that allow for two-way communication, effective patient service, coordination with other members of the patient care team.
• Prior experience providing cleaning/housekeeping services.

Responsibilities

• Performs day-to-day housekeeping services to the main hospital and other buildings on campus to ensure a clean, attractive facility in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards.
• Sweeps, vacuums and washes floors, using appropriate equipment and supplies to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the hospital.
• Dusts, polishes and washes interior surfaces such as windows, furniture, walls, ceilings etc. using appropriate supplies/equipment in order to maintain building in a clean and orderly condition.
• Cleans toilets, lavatories, washrooms, janitor closets, patient rooms, etc. using appropriate supplies/equipment in order to maintain the appearance and cleanliness of such areas.
• Cleaning of precaution rooms (including COVID), discharges, and terminal cleaning including all furniture and surfaces in room; based on assigned area may including bedmaking.
• Removes and rehangs window treatments, privacy curtains, shower curtains, etc.
• Distribution of clean linen and transportation of soiled linen.
• Empties and relines trash receptacles, paying attention to the safe and proper handling of all types of waste, i.e. regular, medical.
• Performs lifting and moving activities such as moving of offices, patient care unit furniture, i.e. tables, beds, file cabinets, desks etc.
• Arranges and prepares conference rooms and other areas as needed by facility
• Based on assignment may be assigned to strip/refinish floor, shampoo/clean upholstery.
• Uses Kiavac machine and distribute supplies.
• Performs other related assignments as required and operational necessary to meet the needs of the facility.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees