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Environmental Service Specialist I / Hospital Cleaner - (240007RH) Description 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. FOR COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION - https://www.mass.gov/locations/westen-massachusetts-hospital