Environmental Service Specialist I / Hospital Cleaner

Western Massachusetts Hospital (WMH) under the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), located in Westfield MA is currently hiring for the position of Facility Service Worker II - Housekeeping. WMH is a 100-bed long term medical and specialty care hospital owned and operated by the Department of Public Health (DPH).

Please Note: The position is 1st shift, 6:30am - 3:00pm with days off being Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

·         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 and equipment in order to maintain building in a clean and orderly condition.

·         Prepares beds after washing using appropriate linen supplies and removes/hangs window draperies and bedside curtains as needed.

·         Cleans toilets, lavatories, washrooms, mop closets, etc., using appropriate supplies and equipment in order to maintain the appearance and cleanliness of such areas.

·         Distributes clean linen to patient care and ancillary departments.

·         Empties and relines trash receptacles, paying particular attention to the safe and proper handling of hazardous waste.

·         Collects soiled linen to aid in the operation of the laundry function.

·         Performs lifting and moving activities such as stocking oxygen tanks and furniture

·         Arranges and prepares conference rooms, patient care units and other designated areas as needed.

Required Qualifications:

·         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.

 Preferred Qualifications:

·         Prior cleaning, custodial, housekeeping experience.

·         Demonstrated language skills that allow for two-way communication, effective patient service, coordination with other members of the patient care team.

·         Capacity to establish procedures, policies and organizational standards, and the safe use of cleaning agents and equipment.

About Western Massachusetts Hospital:

The Western Massachusetts Hospital is the only public hospital operating in the western region of Massachusetts with a mission to serve as a medical safety net for many uninsured and under-insured citizens residing in the region. Western Massachusetts Hospital provides both