Environmental Service Spec I

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Tewksbury Junction (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Department of Public Health seeks an Environmental Service Specialist I at Tewksbury Hospital for the 1st shift (7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.). This full-time role performs housekeeping, floor care, and sanitation throughout the hospital and related facilities, including patient rooms and precaution areas.

Work schedule includes every other weekend with varied weekdays. The position requires the ability to follow instructions, work well with others, and spend long periods standing and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions/directions.
• Talent for establishing and maintaining harmonious working relationships and deal tactfully with others.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods and lift/carry heavy objects.
• Preferred: two-way communication and effective patient service.

Responsibilities

• Performs day-to-day housekeeping services to the main hospital and other buildings to maintain a clean, attractive facility.
• Sweeps, vacuums and washes floors using appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Dusts, polishes and washes interior surfaces to maintain a clean and orderly building.
• Cleans toilets, lavatories, washrooms and patient rooms to maintain cleanliness.
• Handles cleaning of patient rooms, precaution rooms (including COVID) and terminal cleaning as assigned.
• Moves and rearranges window treatments, curtains and furniture as needed.
• Distributes clean linen and transports soiled linen.
• Empties and relines trash receptacles with proper waste handling.

Skills

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Stamina

Lift heavy objects

Job description

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Job Description

Description

Tewksbury Hospital,under the Department of Public Health (DPH), a 370 Joint Commission accredited hospital is currently hiringEVS Hospital Cleaners to work for the Environmental Services Department at Tewksbury Hospital on 1st shift. The hospital provides a broad treatment of care and comfort to adults with medical and/or mental illnesses.

Please note: This position is a 40 hours per week position. 1st shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. days off will be every other weekend and varied days off during the week.

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

• Performs day-to-day housekeeping services to the main hospital and other buildings on campus to ensure a clean, attractive facility in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards.
• Sweeps, vacuums and washes floors, using appropriate equipment and supplies to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the hospital.
• Dusts, polishes and washes interior surfaces such as windows, furniture, walls, ceilings etc. using appropriate supplies/equipment in order to maintain building in a clean and orderly condition.
• Cleans toilets, lavatories, washrooms, janitor closets, patient rooms, etc. using appropriate supplies/equipment in order to maintain the appearance and cleanliness of such areas.
• Cleaning of precaution rooms (including COVID), discharges, and terminal cleaning including all furniture and surfaces in room; based on assigned area may including bedmaking.
• Removes and rehangs window treatments, privacy curtains, shower curtains, etc.
• Distribution of clean linen and transportation of soiled linen.
• Empties and relines trash receptacles, paying attention to the safe and proper handling of all types of waste, i.e. regular, medical.
• Performs lifting and moving activities such as moving of offices, patient care unit furniture, i.e. tables, beds, file cabinets, desks etc.
• Arranges and prepares conference rooms and other areas as needed by facility
• Based on assignment may be assigned to strip/refinish floor, shampoo/clean upholstery. Uses Kiavac machine and distribute supplies.
• Performs other related assignments as required and operational necessary to meet the needs of the facility.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions/directions.
• Talent for establishing and maintaining harmonious working relationships and deal tactfully with others.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time and lift/carry heavy objects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated language skills that allow for two-way communication, effective patient service, coordination with other members of the patient care team.
• Prior experience providing cleaning/housekeeping services.

About Tewksbury Hospital:

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.

About the Department of Public Health:

The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth.

We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities.

DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offer services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. We license health professionals, healthcare facilities and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages and deaths. We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems.

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 http://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.

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. # 4.

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.

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.

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 / Affi…

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-Tewksbury-365 East Street

Job

Equipment, Facilities & Services

Agency

Department of Public Health

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Oct 8, 2026, 2:18:01 PM

Number of Openings

5

Salary

42,213.60 - 53,381.38 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affi…

Bargaining Unit : 02-AFSCME - Service/Institutional

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : No