Hospital Cleaner - Full-Time 1st and 2nd Shift (DPH at Tewksbury Hospital)

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:

• 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.

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:

• 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.

About Tewksbury Hospital:

Tewksbury Hospital offers a broad range of services including a physician on site at all times, around-the-clock nursing care, rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, psychology services, social services, nutritional services, and an on-site dialysis clinic.

Pre-Hire Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form

For questions about this requisition, please contact Christine Jacobs at 978-851-7321 x2980 or email Christine.A.Jacobs@Mass.gov

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Qualifications - External

Minimum Entrance Requirements: None

Special Requirements: None

Comprehensive Benefits

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COVID Vaccine: As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a sincerely held religious belief may make a request for exemption.

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 Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.45 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tewksbury, MA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person