Environmental Service Specialist I

1 month ago

Westfield, Massachusetts, United States The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Full time
Job 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.

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:

  • Cardiac and pulmonary disease
  • Chronic neurological disorders
  • Complications of strokes
  • Dementia with major behavioral issues
  • End stage terminal illnesses of various diagnoses


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.


Learn more:

About the Department of Public Health:


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.

Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities.

DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offer services to address the needs of vulnerable populations.

We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families.

We license health professionals, healthcare facilities and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages and deaths.

We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems.


Pre-Offer 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

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, please contact Human Resources at

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:
None

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 "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.

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