Environmental Service Spec I - CONTINUOUS

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The Massachusetts Veterans Home (MVH) at Chelsea, a place dedicated to providing exceptional care to our nation''s veterans, is currently seeking candidates to fill open Environmental Service Spec I positions on evening shift. This role demands dedication, a keen eye for detail, and a proactive approach to maintaining cleanliness and safety within our facility. As an Environmental Service Spec I, you will oversee the transformation of assigned areas, ensuring they remain clean, orderly, and devoid of any potential hazards. We pride ourselves on a collaborative work environment that values your insights and commitment to excellence.

If you are someone who enjoys working hands-on and finding satisfaction in seeing immediate results from your efforts, this role is for you-you''ll be directly contributing to the well-being and comfort of our nation''s veterans, ensuring their living environment is nothing short of excellent. Join us and step into a role where your daily contributions make a difference.

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

• Keeps 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 mopping 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.
• Responds to emergencies such as spills or floods and assists 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.
• Transports soiled linen to holding area and transports clean and dirty laundry to appropriate areas.
• Removes and re-hangs window draperies and bed side curtains.
• Operates elevators to pick-up and deliver clothing, laundry, equipment, etc.
• Maintains grounds around buildings by cutting grass, raking leaves, weeding, and thinning flower beds or gardens etc.
• Performs outside duties such as washing windows, sweeping walks, shoveling snow and ice from walks/stairs/ramps and fire escapes, picking up trash.
• Performs related duties such as loading or unloading equipment and supplies from vehicles, moving furniture, setting up furniture and assemble furniture such as beds, desks, and cabinets etc.
• Attend departmental training, annual orientation, safety training etc. as required.
• This position requires walking and standing for prolonged periods of time, lifting, and carrying heavy objects, working outdoors or indoors in all types of weather, working under conditions of hazard, such as slippery or wet floors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Please note that the specifications for this job, including roles, responsibilities, and qualifications, are subject to change based on contract.

EMERGENCY: This position has been deemed as an emergency personnel position. During a declared State of Emergency and in Non-Emergency situations/adverse weather, it will be necessary to report to work.

About the Massachusetts Veterans Home (MVH) at Chelsea:

The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea is a state-funded, fully accredited health care facility that offers veterans quality health care, including full-time residential accommodations, and provides educational and social services for veterans in the Commonwealth. MVH is staffed by approximately 330+ administrators, clinicians, nurses, certified nursing assistants, skilled trade, dietary staff, housekeeping staff, contractors, consultants, and general administrative personnel. The Home addresses the needs of a wide variety of veterans, including 24/7 care and treatment for terminal illness to the provision of residential, social, and educational services. Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical services are provided to these veterans in need. The patient population is generally categorized into the following categories: Alzheimer/Long Term Care; Domiciliary (residential). The tradition of service to the veterans of Massachusetts is surpassed only by a continued commitment to excellence in care for those who are in need now and in the future. Our mission is to provide "Care with Dignity, Honor, and Respect" to our Veterans. Learn more about our important work: http://www.mass.gov/che.

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The Massachusetts Veterans Home (MVH) at Chelsea, a place dedicated to providing exceptional care to our nation''s veterans, is currently seeking candidates to fill open Environmental Service Spec I positions on evening shift. This role demands dedication, a keen eye for detail, and a proactive approach to maintaining cleanliness and safety within our facility. As an Environmental Service Spec I, you will oversee the transformation of assigned areas, ensuring they remain clean, orderly, and devoid of any potential hazards. We pride ourselves on a collaborative work environment that values your insights and commitment to excellence.

If you are someone who enjoys working hands-on and finding satisfaction in seeing immediate results from your efforts, this role is for you-you''ll be directly contributing to the well-being and comfort of our nation''s veterans, ensuring their living environment is nothing short of excellent. Join us and step into a role where your daily contributions make a difference.

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

• Keeps 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 mopping 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.
• Responds to emergencies such as spills or floods and assists 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.
• Transports soiled linen to holding area and transports clean and dirty laundry to appropriate areas.
• Removes and re-hangs window draperies and bed side curtains.
• Operates elevators to pick-up and deliver clothing, laundry, equipment, etc.
• Maintains grounds around buildings by cutting grass, raking leaves, weeding, and thinning flower beds or gardens etc.
• Performs outside duties such as washing windows, sweeping walks, shoveling snow and ice from walks/stairs/ramps and fire escapes, picking up trash.
• Performs related duties such as loading or unloading equipment and supplies from vehicles, moving furniture, setting up furniture and assemble furniture such as beds, desks, and cabinets etc.
• Attend departmental training, annual orientation, safety training etc. as required.
• This position requires walking and standing for prolonged periods of time, lifting, and carrying heavy objects, working outdoors or indoors in all types of weather, working under conditions of hazard, such as slippery or wet floors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Please note that the specifications for this job, including roles, responsibilities, and qualifications, are subject to change based on contract.

EMERGENCY: This position has been deemed as an emergency personnel position. During a declared State of Emergency and in Non-Emergency situations/adverse weather, it will be necessary to report to work.

About the Massachusetts Veterans Home (MVH) at Chelsea:

The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea is a state-funded, fully accredited health care facility that offers veterans quality health care, including full-time residential accommodations, and provides educational and social services for veterans in the Commonwealth. MVH is staffed by approximately 330+ administrators, clinicians, nurses, certified nursing assistants, skilled trade, dietary staff, housekeeping staff, contractors, consultants, and general administrative personnel. The Home addresses the needs of a wide variety of veterans, including 24/7 care and treatment for terminal illness to the provision of residential, social, and educational services. Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical services are provided to these veterans in need. The patient population is generally categorized into the following categories: Alzheimer/Long Term Care; Domiciliary (residential). The tradition of service to the veterans of Massachusetts is surpassed only by a continued commitment to excellence in care for those who are in need now and in the future. Our mission is to provide "Care with Dignity, Honor, and Respect" to our Veterans. Learn more about our important work: http://www.mass.gov/che.

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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!

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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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!

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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