The Department of Public Health/Tewksbury State Hospital is currently seeking a motivated EVS Team Leader to work for the Environmental Services Department. The selected candidates will supervise and actively participate in the cleaning and maintenance of the hospital facility and campus support programs, including project work, move requests and setting up patient rooms/offices and other miscellaneous areas.
EVS Team Leaders actively participate in the cleaning of the main healthcare facility and campus support programs. They provide supervision to EVS staff as assigned by EVS Supervisor and/or EVS Director.
Please note: This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week on the Second Shift 3:30PM to 12:00AM.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
·Supervises and actively participates in the cleaning and maintenance of main healthcare facility and campus support programs including project work, move requests, and setting up patient rooms/offices/other miscellaneous areas.
·Ensure that all work schedules are covered including accurately documenting in Daily Management Log.
·Ensures Daily Round Report is accurately documented, and follow-up is completed in a timely manner.
·Ensures all areas of hospital meet established standards and regulations as outlined by departmental policy/procedures and governing agencies.
·Ensures that all projects are assigned and completed.
·Ensures that all Environmental Services staff, under your directions are performing their various tasks using prescribed OSHA Safety Guidelines and safe work practices.
·Participates in departmental Quality Improvement program as assigned by ES Director and/or ES Supervisor.
·Completes mandatory training required to meet facility policy/procedures, TJC, CMS, State Mandatory training, and other regulatory agencies.
·Ensures that all Environmental Services staff, under your directions are properly trained in Right-to-Know, Personal Protective Equipment, departmental policies/procedures including Infection Control standards.
·Performs on-the-job training, retraining and orientation.
·Participates in EPRS for Environmental Services staff as assigned by ES Supervisor/ES Director.
·Participates in the facility’s disciplinary process conferring with ES Supervisor/ES Director to resolve issues in the first stage.
·Confers with EVS Supervisor/EVS Director concerning work activities to resolve problems and exchange ideas.
·Performs other work-related tasks as assigned and operationally necessary to meet the needs of the facility.
Required Qualifications:
·Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions/directions.
·Skilled in understanding and applying the policies, procedures, rules and regulations governing assigned unit activities.
·Knowledge of methods, techniques and safety procedures of institutional housekeeping including the types and uses of materials and equipment used.
·Ability to supervise and coordinate the efforts of others in accomplishing work objectives.
·Capacity to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time and lift/carry heavy objects.
·Ability to give oral and written instructions in a precise, understandable manner.
·Ability to maintain accurate records.
Preferred Qualifications:
·Demonstrated progressive growth in the field of healthcare cleaning or facility maintenance.
·Proficiency in basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
·Skilled in exhibiting initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership.
·Demonstrated language skills that allow for two-way communication, effective patient service, coordination with other members of the patient care team.
·Ability to communicate in sign language interpreting (but does not have to be a licensed interpreter.)
About Tewksbury Hospital:
Tewksbury Hospital under the Department of Public Health (DPH),is a 370 bed Joint Commission accredited hospital. The hospital provides broad treatment of care and comfort to adults with medical and/or mental illnesses.Tewksbury Hospital offers a broad range of services including a physician on site at all times, around-the-clock nursing care, rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, psychology services, social services, nutritional services, and an on-site dialysis clinic.
Learn more about our important work:https://www.mass.gov/locations/tewksbury-hospital
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 visithttp://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
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 theReasonable Accommodation Online Request Form
For questions about this requisition, please contact800-510-4122 x4
The Department of Public Health/Tewksbury State Hospital is currently seeking a motivated EVS Team Leader to work for the Environmental Services Department. The selected candidates will supervise and actively participate in the cleaning and maintenance of the hospital facility and campus support programs, including project work, move requests and setting up patient rooms/offices and other miscellaneous areas.
EVS Team Leaders actively participate in the cleaning of the main healthcare facility and campus support programs. They provide supervision to EVS staff as assigned by EVS Supervisor and/or EVS Director.
Please note: This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week on the Second Shift 3:30PM to 12:00AM.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
·Supervises and actively participates in the cleaning and maintenance of main healthcare facility and campus support programs including project work, move requests, and setting up patient rooms/offices/other miscellaneous areas.
·Ensure that all work schedules are covered including accurately documenting in Daily Management Log.
·Ensures Daily Round Report is accurately documented, and follow-up is completed in a timely manner.
·Ensures all areas of hospital meet established standards and regulations as outlined by departmental policy/procedures and governing agencies.
·Ensures that all projects are assigned and completed.
·Ensures that all Environmental Services staff, under your directions are performing their various tasks using prescribed OSHA Safety Guidelines and safe work practices.
·Participates in departmental Quality Improvement program as assigned by ES Director and/or ES Supervisor.
·Completes mandatory training required to meet facility policy/procedures, TJC, CMS, State Mandatory training, and other regulatory agencies.
·Ensures that all Environmental Services staff, under your directions are properly trained in Right-to-Know, Personal Protective Equipment, departmental policies/procedures including Infection Control standards.
·Performs on-the-job training, retraining and orientation.
·Participates in EPRS for Environmental Services staff as assigned by ES Supervisor/ES Director.
·Participates in the facility’s disciplinary process conferring with ES Supervisor/ES Director to resolve issues in the first stage.
·Confers with EVS Supervisor/EVS Director concerning work activities to resolve problems and exchange ideas.
·Performs other work-related tasks as assigned and operationally necessary to meet the needs of the facility.
Required Qualifications:
·Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions/directions.
·Skilled in understanding and applying the policies, procedures, rules and regulations governing assigned unit activities.
·Knowledge of methods, techniques and safety procedures of institutional housekeeping including the types and uses of materials and equipment used.
·Ability to supervise and coordinate the efforts of others in accomplishing work objectives.
·Capacity to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time and lift/carry heavy objects.
·Ability to give oral and written instructions in a precise, understandable manner.
·Ability to maintain accurate records.
Preferred Qualifications:
·Demonstrated progressive growth in the field of healthcare cleaning or facility maintenance.
·Proficiency in basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
·Skilled in exhibiting initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership.
·Demonstrated language skills that allow for two-way communication, effective patient service, coordination with other members of the patient care team.
·Ability to communicate in sign language interpreting (but does not have to be a licensed interpreter.)
About Tewksbury Hospital:
Tewksbury Hospital under the Department of Public Health (DPH),is a 370 bed Joint Commission accredited hospital. The hospital provides broad treatment of care and comfort to adults with medical and/or mental illnesses.Tewksbury Hospital offers a broad range of services including a physician on site at all times, around-the-clock nursing care, rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, psychology services, social services, nutritional services, and an on-site dialysis clinic.
Learn more about our important work:https://www.mass.gov/locations/tewksbury-hospital
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 visithttp://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
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 theReasonable Accommodation Online Request Form
For questions about this requisition, please contact800-510-4122 x4
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Minimum Entrance Requirements:
Applicants must have at least two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time experience in building custodial or institutional housekeeping work and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity.
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 23.00 (“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.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Minimum Entrance Requirements:
Applicants must have at least two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time experience in building custodial or institutional housekeeping work and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity.
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 23.00 (“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.