EVS Associate III

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

403(b) savings matches

Paid time off

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking an Environmental Services I to maintain a clean, sanitary hospital environment. The role involves cleaning all areas, moving supplies, and responding to codes as needed.

Schedule is 40 hours per week, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with every other weekend and holiday work. Education: HS diploma or GED preferred; some related experience is welcome and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Some work-related experience preferred but willing to train.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and services all areas of the facility according to procedures.
• Moves furniture, equipment and supplies as needed throughout hospital departments.
• Responds to fire or disaster codes as instructed by supervisor or manager.
• Operates cleaning equipment and prepares chemicals per procedure.
• Cleans isolation rooms and operating suites with prescribed solutions, and arranges furniture after cleaning.
• May deliver laundry carts to patient areas.

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. Authority

Authorized to report any and all violations of hospital procedure and policy. Also retains the authority to remove or report any safety violation without consulting a supervisor. Retains the authority to aid and assist where needed if applicable.

IV. 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.

IV. 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

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.

BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, the following benefits:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• pharmacy
• contract increases
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) savings matches
• earned time cash out
• paid time off
• career advancement opportunities
• resources to support employee and family wellbeing

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Veterans

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Background Check and Vaccination Requirements

Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital.

BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.