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Description

This is an open and continuous posting for full-time positions on the 1st shift.

Western Massachusetts Hospital (WMH) under the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), located in Westfield MA is currently hiring for the position ofEnvironmental Service Spec I / Hospital Cleaner. 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 1stshift, 6 : 30am - 3 : 00pm.

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 :

Preferred Qualifications :

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 acute and chronic hospital care to patients with a variety of chronic diseases and complicated medical conditions, such as :

Consider joining our dynamic team of health care professionals in a work environment that provides high staff to patient ratio and delivers high quality care to all patients on all units. Enjoy the opportunity to provide quality services in a long-term care setting where familiar faces are the norm rather than the exception.

DPH Mission Statement :

The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high-quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth. We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. According to comparative analyses, Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states, but we still face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious diseases, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities.

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