Environmental Service Spec II

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide on-the-job training and orientation to employees.
• Inspect assigned areas for cleanliness, adherence to safety standards and the need for maintenance and repair.
• Maintain records and/or logs on assigned unit activities.
• Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition by performing a combination of activities including cleaning assigned areas and making minor repairs to buildings using hand tools and equipment?
• Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of floors by sweeping and moping and by utilizing building custodial equipment such as polishers, buffers, vacuum cleaners, and carpet shampooers.
• Washes interior surfaces of buildings such as walls, ceilings, windows, furniture, shower chairs, fans, shower trolleys, walkers, beds, bedside tables, over bed tables, mechanical wheelchairs, vents etc. using appropriate supplies and equipment.
• Respond to emergencies such as spills or floods and assist in clean-up.
• Empties waste and recycling receptacles and transports contents to appropriate areas.
• Cleans toilets, lavatories, utility rooms, laundry rooms, patient rooms dining rooms elevators, offices etc. using appropriate supplies and equipment.
• Transport soiled linen to holding area.
• Transport clean and dirty laundry to appropriate areas.
• Re-move and re-hang window draperies and bedside curtains.
• Attending departmental training, annual orientation, safety training etc. as required.

May be assigned the following additional duties based on assignment:

• Operate elevators to pick up and deliver clothing, laundry, equipment etc.
• Maintain grounds around buildings by cutting grass, raking leaves, weeding, and thinning flower beds or gardens etc.
• Perform outside duties such as washing windows, sweeping walks, shoveling snow and ice from walks/stairs/ramps and fire escapes, and picking up trash.
• Perform related duties such as loading or unloading equipment and supplies from vehicles, moving furniture, setting up furniture and assembling furniture such as beds, desks, cabinets, etc.

Working Conditions:

Required to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time, lift and carry heavy objects, work outdoors or indoors in all types of weather. Required to work under conditions of hazard such as slippery or wet floors. May be required to work varied shifts, weekends, holidays, or nights.

Qualifications at Hire:

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to understand and apply the policies, procedures, rules, regulations etc. governing assigned unit activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain a harmonious working relationship with others.
• Ability to deal tactfully with others.
• Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift or carry heavy objects.
• Physical stamina and endurance.
• Manual dexterity.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications Acquired on Job:

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, rules and regulations governing assigned unit activities.
• Knowledge of the methods followed in building custodial work
• Knowledge of the types and uses of materials, tools and equipment used in building custodial work.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in building custodial work.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of small hand tools used in building custodial work such as pliers, hammers wrenches etc.
• Knowledge of record keeping procedures
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of supervision

The Environmental Services Specialist Series became final as of May 9, 2025; please note that the job specifications, including roles, responsibilities, and qualifications, are subject to change based on contract provisions or future updates to the series.

Qualifications

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

Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have at least one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in building custodial or institution housekeeping work.

Special Requirements: None

Comprehensive Benefits

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COVID Vaccine: As a condition of employment, depending on job assignment and location, employees may be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination and/or other vaccinations, or to have been approved for a vaccination exemption prior to their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment.

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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