Project Specialist Environmental Services - (EVS) - Full-time - Evenings

Tufts Medicine • Melrose, MA

75d • $17 - $20

About The Position

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital is looking for a Project Worker to join their Environmental Services team. This position is responsible for performing a variety of housekeeping and administrative tasks, assisting in the supervision of housekeeping employees in the absence of the supervisor, and ensuring a clean, safe environment. The role includes coordinating daily tasks among frontline employees, conducting room inspections, managing scheduled floor care, and maintaining inter-department customer relations. The Project Worker will also cover shift positions when necessary and perform various other tasks as assigned by the Environmental Services department.

Requirements

• One (1) year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Completes weekly projects as designated by the supervisor.
• Coordinates all project work assigned by management for shifts and communicates progress with other shift leads.
• Reports any equipment problems to the supervisor.
• Ensures employees are properly equipped and supplied with necessary items to complete their tasks.
• Follows proper procedures concerning infection control, chemical control, and hazardous waste disposal.
• Follows proper work safety practices and body mechanics.
• Performs beginning and end of shift check-in and rounds through the facility.
• Operates heavy duty electrical equipment such as wet vacuums, extractors, buffers, and floor machines.
• Participates in accurate inventory and record keeping concerning laundry services.
• Performs other duties as required, including cleaning linen areas and washing/drying mops and rags.
• Sets up furniture and distributes audio-visual equipment for functions.
• Completes competency assessments and answers questions concerning policies and procedures.
• Works in open positions to assure adequate coverage.
• Allocates resources to provide coverage throughout the facility.
• Conducts quality insurance inspections and ensures corrective actions are taken.
• Coordinates and executes small furniture moves and room setups.
• Conducts monthly employee safety committee meetings and department safety inspections.
• Maintains composure and professionalism during difficult situations.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Medical, dental, vision insurance that starts on day one
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Generous earned time benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-campus parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services