EVS Associate III

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking an Environmental Services IIl to join the Environmental Services department. The role involves cleaning and maintaining all areas of the hospital according to established procedures, moving supplies, and operating cleaning equipment to uphold a sanitary environment.

This entry-level position requires a high school diploma or GED (preferred) and English communication skills. The schedule is 40 hours per week, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with every other weekend and

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Some work related experience is preferred but training will be provided.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and services all areas of the facility according to procedures.
• Moves furniture, equipment and supplies and operates cleaning equipment.
• Responds to fire or disaster codes as instructed by supervisor or manager.
• Provides superior customer service to internal and external clients, patients and staff.
• Maintains safety, security and confidentiality in the work area.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Environmental Services IIl

Department: Environmental Services

Schedule: 40 Hours per week. Schedule 7am - 3:30pm. Must work every other weekend plus Holidays.

Essential Responsibilities / Duties

I. Position Function:

• According to established procedures, cleans and services all areas of facility.
• Moves furniture, equipment and supplies in and around hospital departments, and performs a variety of environmental services duties to maintain the hospital in a neat, orderly and sanitary condition.
• Responds to fire or disaster codes as instructed by supervisor or manager.

II. Job Relationships

Supervised and/or reportable to the following by job category:

• Director of Environmental Services
• Senior Operations Manager or Manager within Environmental Services Department
• Housekeeping Supervisor
• Assistant Housekeeping Supervisor

Collaborates With The Following Staff By Job Category

• Nurse Manager
• Nursing staff in assigned area
• Unit secretary Maintenance workers

III. A. Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• "Provides superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers, and patients as referenced in the Service Excellence Standards."
• Selects cleaning materials and supplies and prepares chemicals according to procedure.
• Loads maid's carts and transports to work area.
• Cleans assigned areas by washing furniture, tile, fixtures, and equipment with germicidal cleaning solutions.
• Cleans assigned areas by washing high touch areas, such as door knobs, handrails, telephone, wall plates, light switches, light pull cords, housing on monitors, walls, door, ceilings, vents, televisions and windows.
• Sweeps and mops floor areas, vacuums carpets, spot cleans carpets using appropriate solutions, and arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion after cleaning assigned areas.
• Requests cleaning supplies and equipment as needed.
• Operates various types of cleaning equipment both mechanical and electrical.
• Cleans equipment and notifies manager of equipment needing repair. Reports safety hazards to manager.
• Cleans carts and equipment and ensures all items are replaced in an orderly manner.
• May climb ladder to hang cubicle drapes, windows drapes in an orderly manner.
• May collect waste from all areas of responsibility.
• May collect hazardous waste as established by policy.
• Cleans isolation rooms during patient stay and following discharged.
• Cleans in operating suites using proper cleaning solutions and as prescribed by departmental procedures.
• Arranges furniture for meetings.
• May be asked to assist with the delivery of laundry carts to patient areas.

B. Responsibilities/Non-Essential Functions

Performs any function that is needed or appropriate.

V. Reporting Requirements

• Reports to their supervisors any beds that may not be completed during their assigned shift. Will be required to complete discharge sheets.

VI. Accountability

• Shall be accountable for the quality of cleanliness of their assigned areas, equipment and cart.
• Shall be accountable for insuring safety and security of work area, patient confidentiality and employee confidentiality.

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, preferred.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, preferred.

Experience

Some work related experience preferred but willing to train.

Knowledge And Skills

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Previous experience preferred.

Compensation Range

$18.42- $27.37

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans