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Job Description

The Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health in Boston operated by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) is currently hiring for the position of Environmental Service Specialist Team Lead. The selected candidate will coordinate, supervise, and participate in the cleaning and maintenance of the facility, including directing, and evaluating the work of the employees engaged in general housekeeping tasks.

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

• Maintains the day-to-day janitorial and housekeeping services for the LMHC facility to ensure clean, safe, and proper use of infection controls in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
• Supervises EVS staff in the performance of their varied tasks including scheduling and assignments of individuals, or project crews.
• Coordinates and ensures that all work schedules are covered to provide effective operational support.
• Confirms with EVS staff that work performed meets established standards, policies, and departmental regulations.
• Participates in departmental Quality Improvement programs to ensure regulatory compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborates with unit managers as requested to review unit concerns and to remedy any corrective actions.
• Provides and facilitates in-service training, departmental orientation for housekeeping staff.
• Participates in all employee evaluation performance appraisals, core competencies and any disciplinary processes.
• Confers with supervisor concerning work activities to resolve problems and exchange ideas.
• Performs daily housekeeping and cleaning duties as needed, using appropriate supplies and equipment, to maintain the appearance and cleanliness of all areas.

Required Qualifications:

• Skilled in understanding and applying the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governing assigned unit activities.
• Knowledge of methods, techniques and safety procedures of institutional housekeeping including the types and uses of materials and equipment used.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate the efforts of others in accomplishing work objectives.
• Capacity to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time and lift/carry heavy objects.
• Talent for providing oral and written instructions in a precise, understandable manner.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated progressive growth in the field of healthcare cleaning or facility maintenance.
• Capacity to establish procedures, policies and organizational standards, and the safe use of cleaning agents and equipment.
• Skilled in exhibiting initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership.
• Demonstrated language skills that allow for two-way communication, effective patient service, coordination with other members of the patient care team.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

Please Note: This is a full time (40 Hours) position, first shift 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Days off are Tuesday and Wednesday.

DMH Mission Statement:

The Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental health Center, (Fuller) 60 bed inpatient psychiatric facility provides comprehensive, information and timely forensic evaluations for individuals to determine pre-trial competency and or criminal responsibility. We also provide quality, integrated care to support an individual's recovery process through ongoing psychiatric treatment and care.

We envision an environment that is committed to preventing restraint and seclusion in which leadership and staff model compassion, caring, and hope.

An environment where individual's strengths are recognized and these strengths are utilized to foster hope, facilitate self-determination, and promote physical health and well-being so the individual can become more resilient, forge lasting community alliances, and supports in order to live a fulfilling life.

Pre-Hire Process:

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

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.

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the ADA Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at Ext. #4.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Applicants must have at least one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time experience in building custodial or institutional housekeeping work.

Special Requirements: None

Comprehensive Benefits

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.

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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 / Affirmative 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.