Lead Project Worker, University, 40 hours, Evenings

Housekeeping Manager

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.

This position reports to the Housekeeping Management Staff and is responsible for providing functional oversight to assigned staff in the absence of a supervisor. Distributes and monitors the flow of work for an assigned group of employees, as well as ensures rooms and other areas are cleaned according to standard procedures. Provides staff training which encompasses knowledge of cleaning equipment and methods. Is responsible for employee replacements for sick call and will provide recommendations to manager or supervisor for the most efficient utilization of assigned personnel. Performs work duties of a Project Worker.

I. Major Responsibilities :

1. Distributes and monitors the flow of work for assigned staff. Provides training and technical assistance to employees within the assigned work area. Assists supervisor in assuring that assigned employees are provided with the appropriate resources, materials, and methods. Provides recommendations to manager and supervisor for the most efficient utilization of assigned personnel. Relays work instruction from the supervisor.

2. Performs duties of Housekeeper, including dry and wet mopping and cleaning in corridors, stairways, and other areas, burnishes floors using burnishers and vacuums carpeted areas. Performs duties related to checkouts including sanitizing beds, making beds, cleaning patient room, furniture, and mopping floor. Moves beds, mattresses, and other furniture as required. Performs isolation procedures in nurseries and formula rooms periodically and in isolation rooms after discharge of patient according to established procedures.

3. Cleans desks and furniture in office areas as assigned. Responsible for high dusting and cleaning such as light fixtures and vents and the hanging of cubicle curtains and drapes, blinds, etc., using climbing apparatus. Use wall washer or hand methods to perform ceiling and wall washing duties in established manner using climbing apparatus if necessary Damp wipe signs, clocks, water fountains, and elevators. Uses strip machine, wet vacuums and other related equipment to perform floor refinishing.

4. Prepares rooms for meetings; arrange furniture in neat and orderly manner.

5. Empties and cleans urns and trash receptacles. Picks up trash and rubbish from assigned areas and disposes of it in established manner as required.

II. Position Qualifications :

Ability to read, write, and follow simple English instruction. Requires four years of experience as a Houseworker, as well as a minimum of two years project work experience. Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be proficient in the operation of standard housekeeping equipment including strip machines and wet vacuums. Must have demonstrated leadership skills to mentor and train others. Basic computer skills preferred. Employees must be at least 18 years of age to perform this role.

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 our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.