Night Shift Environmental Services Lead

tuftsmedicine; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking a housekeeping and facilities aide at Lowell General Hospital in Lowell, MA to support environmental services and daily operations. The role oversees room inspections, floor care coordination, and supervision in the absence of a supervisor, ensuring a clean, safe environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating tasks, maintaining infection control practices, operating cleaning equipment, and covering shifts when needed to maintain full coverage across the facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of related experience.
• Preferred: three years in a hospital setting.
• Bilingual (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Completes weekly projects as designated by the supervisor. Coordinates all project work assigned by management for shift(s), and communicates progress of work with other shift leads. Reports any equipment problems to supervisor.
• Makes sure employees are properly equipped and supplied with the necessary items to complete their tasks.
• Follows proper procedures concerning infection control, chemical control, hazardous waste disposal and handling.
• Follows proper work safety practices and body mechanics.
• Performs beginning and end of shift check-in, and rounds through facility.
• Operates heavy duty electrical equipment: wet vacuums, extractors, buffers, floor machines, auto scrubbers, upholstery machines, pressure washers and upright vacuums.
• Participates in accurate inventory and record keeping concerning laundry services. Communicates to manager when supplies are needed.
• Performs other duties as required e.g. marking linen; cleaning the linen areas; washing/drying mops, rags, lab coats, cubicle curtains, kitchen linens, etc.
• Performs the following as needed during functions: setting up of furniture, distribution and set-up of audio visual equipment, and general cleaning, before or after functions.
• Successfully completes competency assessment. Answers questions concerning policies and procedures while in the work environment.
• Works in open positions when necessary to assure all areas have adequate coverage.
• Allocate resources to provide coverage thought the facility.
• Conducts quality insurance inspections

Skills

One year related experience

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Tufts Medicine is seeking a housekeeping and facilities aide at Lowell General Hospital in Lowell, MA to support environmental services and daily operations. The role oversees room inspections, floor care coordination, and supervision in the absence of a supervisor, ensuring a clean, safe environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating tasks, maintaining infection control practices, operating cleaning equipment, and covering shifts when needed to maintain full coverage across the facility.