The Department of Public Health/Tewksbury State Hospital is currently seeking a motivated Environmental Service Specialist II to work for the Environmental Services Department. The selected candidates will supervise and actively participate in the cleaning and maintenance of the hospital facility and campus support programs, including project work, move requests and setting up patient rooms/offices and other miscellaneous areas. Environmental Service Specialist II actively participates in the cleaning of the main healthcare facility and campus support programs. They provide supervision to EVS staff as assigned by EVS Supervisor and/or EVS Director. Please note: This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week on the Second Shift3:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. _Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):_ · Supervises EVS employees, as assigned. · Cleans floors by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, etc. using appropriate supplies and equipment. · Clean interior surfaces such as walls, windows, stainless steel, porcelain, tile, etc. by dusting, polishing, and washing, using appropriate supplies and equipment. · Clean toilets, lavatories, utility room, mop closets, etc. using appropriate supplies and equipment to maintain the appearance, cleanliness, and sanitation in all areas. · Empties waste receptacles and disposes of regular, recyclable, chemo, RAD and other medical waste following established departmental policies/procedures and governing agency regulations/laws. · Transport soiled linen to soiled holding area. · Participates in the pick-up and distribution of linen exchange carts to patient care units/ancillary departments. · Clean patient beds, side tables, over bed tables, fans etc., using appropriate supplies and equipment, to maintain appearance, cleanliness, and sanitation of such items. · Cleans and remakes beds following departmental policies/procedures. · Strip, refinish and buff floors utilizing heavy equipment. · Shampoos carpets* and upholstery cleaning utilizing industrial equipment. Based on assignment may: · Clean, sanitize and maintain all hospital areas. · Stocks EVS closets with cleaning supplies/chemicals following departmental processes. · Clean and maintain cleanliness and appearance of all floors in the facility. · Move and/or set up furniture in preparation for special functions and patient care unit moves. · Clean and maintain stairwells, elevators, and cross-corridors using appropriate equipment and supplies. · Cleaning of other buildings on Campus as assigned. · Attends in-services as appropriate to position and department responsibility including all mandatory training and annual Hospital Wide Challenge exams. · Maintain records or logs on assigned unit activities. · Provide on-the-job training and orientation to employees. · Examine completed work to ensure compliance with quality standards. · Documentation and completion of forms as required by supervisor. *First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have at least one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in building custodial or institution housekeeping work. Special Requirements: None *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. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza. An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Equipment, Facilities & Services* *Organization: Department of Public Health *Title: *Environmental Service Specialist II (2nd Shift) Location: Massachusetts-Tewksbury-365 East Street Requisition ID: 240006D2