Environmental Service Spec I/Hospital Cleaner

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

Job summary

The Western Massachusetts Hospital operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) seeks an Environmental Service Specialist I for the Environmental Services (EVS) Department at the hospital campus in Westfield.

The EVS Specialist is responsible for cleaning floors by sweeping, vacuuming, and washing; cleans interior surfaces such as walls, ceilings, and windows, cleans lavatories, washrooms, and mop closets.

Qualifications

• Follows oral and written instructions/directions.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods and lift/carry heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Cleans floors by sweeping, vacuuming, and washing using appropriate supplies and equipment.
• Cleans interior surfaces such as walls, ceilings, windows, furniture, etc., by dusting, polishing, and washing.
• Cleans toilets, lavatories, washrooms, mop closets, etc., using appropriate supplies and equipment to maintain cleanliness.
• Empty waste receptacles and disposes of general waste and infectious and hazardous waste.
• Cleans furniture such as beds, dressers, chairs, tables, over bed tables, etc.
• Strip, scrubs, seals, and finishes floors as required.
• Remakes beds after washing using appropriate linen supplies.
• Removes and re-hangs window draperies and bedside curtains as required.
• Operates battery powered equipment designed to wash, scrub and polish hard floor surfaces.
• Sets up and breaks down conference rooms for meetings and other functions.
• Follows policy for Terminal Cleaning in patient rooms upon discharge and long-term care patients.
• Inspects assigned areas to ensure work has been performed.

Skills

Reading instructions

Stamina and lifting

Job description

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Job Description

Description

The Western Massachusetts Hospital operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking experienced and committed Environmental Service Specialist I’s for the Environmental Services (EVS) Department at the hospital campus in Westfield. The (EVS) Specialist is responsible for cleaning floors by sweeping, vacuuming, and washing; cleans interior surfaces such as walls, ceilings, and windows, cleans lavatories, washrooms, and mop closets. The incumbent operates equipment specific to an environmental services department, for example, floor machines, Kai Vac, automatic scrubbers, high speed burnishers, etc.

Please Note: The position is 1st shift, 6:30am - 3:00pm with days off being Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

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

• Cleans floors by sweeping, vacuuming, and washing using appropriate supplies and equipment.
• Cleans interior surfaces such as walls, ceilings, windows, furniture’s, etc. by dusting, polishing, and washing using appropriate supplies and equipment.
• Cleans toilets, lavatories, washrooms, mop closets, etc., using appropriate supplies and equipment to maintain the appearance and cleanliness of such areas.
• Emptywaste receptacles and disposes of general waste and infectious and hazardous waste.
• Cleans furniture such as beds, dressers, chairs, tables, over bed tables, etc., using appropriate supplies and equipment to maintain the appearance and cleanliness of these items.
• Strip, scrubs, seals, and finishes floors as required using appropriate supplies and equipment.
• Remakes beds after washing using appropriate linen supplies.
• Removes and re-hangs window draperies and bedside curtains as required, to maintain appearance and cleanliness.
• Operates specific battery powered equipment designed to wash, scrub and polish hard floor surfaces. Must follow manufacturers’ operational procedures, equipment maintenance procedures and safety procedures.
• Sets up and breaks down conference rooms for meetings and other functions.
• Follows the policy/procedure for Terminal Cleaning in patient rooms upon discharge and long-term care patients (at the designated interval set forth by policy).
• Inspects assigned areas to ensure work has been performed following established procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Follows oral and written instructions/directions.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time and lift/carry heavy objects, with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior cleaning, custodial, housekeeping experience.

DPH Mission and Vision:

The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to promote and protect health and wellness and prevent injury and illness for all people, prioritizing racial equity in health by improving equitable access to quality public health and health care services and partnering with communities most impacted by health inequities and structural racism.

We envision a Commonwealth with an equitable and just public health system that supports optimal well-being for all people in Massachusetts, centering those with systemically and culturally oppressed identities and circumstances.

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Entrance Requirements: None

Special Requirements: None

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 / Affinity 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.

Official Title : Environmental Service Spec I

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-Westfield-91 East Mountain Rd

Job

Equipment, Facilities & Services

Agency

Department of Public Health

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Oct 9, 2026, 8:21:27 PM

Number of Openings

1

Salary

42,213.60 - 53,381.38 Yearly

If you have Diversity, ... contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Sandra Semedo - 6173524250

Bargaining Unit : 02-AFSCME - Service/Institutional

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : No