Houseworker, 24 Hours, Days

ummh; Webster (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Central Massachusetts is seeking an Environmental Services team member to maintain clean, safe facilities. Under the supervision of the Environmental Services Supervisor, you will perform cleaning of offices and department areas, trash removal, high dusting, damp wiping, mopping, vacuuming and bathroom cleaning.

You will also assist with project work as assigned. The position is non-exempt, with a scheduled 6:30 AM to 3 PM shift, full-time hours, and weekends on an every

Qualifications

• Previous environmental services experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned rooms and areas to ensure a clean, safe environment.
• Cleans and burns floors to maintain an attractive appearance.
• Assists with project work as assigned.
• Completes assigned schedule of duties efficiently.
• Projects a positive service attitude while on duty and responds promptly to requests.
• Interacts with others in a cooperative manner and works harmoniously with staff.
• Operates equipment and chemicals safely according to procedures.
• Maintains professional image through grooming, appearance and conduct.
• Reports to begin work at scheduled start times, punching in and out.

Skills

Environmental services experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $15.00 - $21.16 (based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details

• Monday through Friday, Weekends - Every Other Weekend
• Scheduled Hours: 6:30AM - 3PM
• Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
• Hours: 24
• Cost Center: 25082 - 5300 Housekeeping

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Under the supervision of the Environmental Services Supervisor, responsible for cleaning of offices and/or department areas including trash removal, high dusting, damp wiping, spot cleaning, mopping, vacuuming and bathroom cleaning. Assists in project work as assigned.

Major Responsibilities

• 1. Cleans assigned rooms and areas to insure a clean, safe and attractive environment.
• 2. Cleans and burnishes floors to maintain an attractive appearance.
• 3. Assists with project work as assigned.
• 4. Completes assigned schedule of duties making efficient and effective use of work time.
• 5. Projects a positive service attitude while on duty, responding to requests promptly and professionally.
• 6. Interacts with others in a cooperative manner and seeks to work harmoniously with other employees and staff.
• 7. Knows and safely uses equipment and chemicals and uses established procedures safely.
• 8. Projects a professional image through good personal grooming, appearance, positive attitude and acceptable conduct.
• 9. Reports and is prepared to begin work at scheduled start times, with appropriate punching in and out, signing in and out.

Position Qualifications

• License/Certification/Education: Preferred: 1. High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Experience/Skills: Required: 1. Previous environmental services experience preferred with ability to work independently with a minimum of direct supervision required.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:

• 1. Stand - 2/3
• 2. Walk - 2/3
• 3. Talk or hear - 1/3 to 2/3
• 4. Uses hands to finger, handle or feel - 2/3
• 5. Push/pull - 1/3 to 2/3
• 6. Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - 1/3 to 2/3
• 7. Reach with hands and arms - 1/3 to 2/3

This job requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted:

• 1. Up to 10 pounds - 1/3
• 2. Up to 25 pounds - 1/3
• 3. Up to 25 pounds - 1/3
• 4. Up to 25 pounds - 1/3
• 5. Up to 25 pounds - 1/3

This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions:

• 1. Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - Up to 1/3
• 2. Work near moving mechanical parts - 1/3 to 2/3
• 3. Fumes or airborne particles - 1/3 to 2/3
• 4. Toxic or caustic chemicals - 1/3 to 2/3
• 5. Outdoor weather conditions - Up to 1/3
• 6. Extreme cold (non-weather) - Up to 1/3
• 7. Extreme heat (non-weather) - Up to 1/3

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect