Environmental Service Spec I

The Dr. John C. Corrigan Mental Health Center is seeking a candidate to clean/disinfect areas to ensure the safety, health and morale of patients, visitors, and employees by helping to provide a sanitary and attractive environment.

Please Note: This position is 40 hours per week. The selected candidate will work first shift, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. The days off will be Friday and Saturday.

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

• Cleans floors daily, by dry mopping and washing using appropriate supplies and equipment to maintain the appearance and cleanliness of the areas.
• Cleans/disinfects patient bathing and living areas daily to maintain a clean, sanitary area. General Public areas and offices are washed and disinfected on a daily basis.
• Removes trash from the premises for general collection, recycling, or incineration on a daily basis, disinfecting receptacles as needed (i.e. paper towel holder, soap dispenser, trash can, etc.); empties trash and replenishes paper goods & soap as needed.
• Washes walls, windows (inside), in offices, restrooms and corridors with appropriate housekeeping supplies to ensure a clean, healthy, and sanitized environment for the general work area as needed.
• Cleans; moves and relocates furniture/equipment for better utilization of space.
• Sweeps: washes/disinfect stairwells assigned on a weekly basis.
• Dust mop floors, strips wax off floors with stripper, rinses, and then apply wax and sealer when needed.
• Receiving of incoming goods, dispensing and delivery of supplies throughout the Center and State Residential Group Living Environments.
• Maintains clean and organized supply closets.
• Review's policies and procedures to ensure adherence to State and Center guidelines.
• Attends mandatory classes as required by Staff Development. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to the age related and cultural needs of the clients/patients served.
• Performs all other duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applicants must have at least six months of full-time equivalent, part-time experience in building custodial or institutional housekeeping work.

DMH Mission Statement:

The Dr. John C. Corrigan Mental Health Center/Fall River Site provides comprehensive services to adults and children. Programs include a 16-bed acute in-patient unit, Case Management, Day Treatment Program and Adult Community Clinical Services. Our mission is to provide person centered care to individuals of diverse backgrounds. We always aspire to create an environment which promotes recovery, resiliency, growth, and independence for those we serve and their families as well as to create an environment where employees can learn and grow.

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

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 regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at , Option 4.

Qualifications

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

Minimum Entrance Requirements: None

Special Requirements: None

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Comprehensive Benefits

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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.

Official Title: Environmental Service Spec I

Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Fall River-49 Hillside Street

Job: Equipment, Facilities & Services

Agency: Department of Mental Health

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day

Job Posting: Nov 18, 2025, 2:28:47 PM

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: 40, ,308.40 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: William Herbert

Bargaining Unit: 02-AFSCME - Service/Institutional

Confidential: No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: No