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Executive Office of Health and Human Ser Enviromental Service Worker in Taunton, Massachusetts
Environmental Services Specialist - (240000ND) ** This is an open and continuous posting for full-time (40 hours) positions. ** Taunton State Hospital is seeking candidates for Environmental Services (EVS) Hospital Cleaner positions at the hospital campus in Taunton. The EVS Hospital Cleaner is responsible for cleaning floors by sweeping, vacuuming, and washing; cleans interior surfaces such as walls, ceilings and windows, cleans lavatories and washrooms. The incumbent operates equipment specific to an environmental services department, for example, floor machines, automatic scrubbers, high speed burnishers, etc. Please note: The incumbent will work 40 hours per week on either first or second shift. The days off and hours are to be determined. Schedules: 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 1 to 9:30 p.m. 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. Washes, cleans, and otherwise sanitizes patient bathing and living areas daily to maintain a clean, sanitary area. Washes, cleans, and sanitizes general public areas and offices using appropriate supplies and equipment. Checks soap and shower dispensers and replace with full dispensers as needed. Washes walls and interior windows in offices, rest rooms and corridors with appropriate housekeeping supplies to ensure a clean, healthy, and sanitized environment. Strips and wax floors with stripper. Moves and sets up furniture to prepare room for meetings. Moves and sets up furniture in patient areas, bedrooms, tv rooms, and other locations as needed. Preferred Qualifications: Prior cleaning, custodial, housekeeping experience. Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency. About Taunton State Hospital Taunton State Hospital (TSH) operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) is a 45-bed inpatient facility that provides continuing care inpatient services to adults with major mental illnesses. The hospital is a leader in the successful integration of the Principles of Recovery and a rehabilitation philosophy into the treatment model and a part of the Southeast Area which works closely with the inpatient treatment teams to facilitate patients? discharge back to the community.