General Summary



While assisting the area supervisor, this position provides technical supervision to Environmental Services staff. The scope of supervisory responsibility is limited to direction, guidance & explanation, in addition to performing any or all of the tasks performed by the Aide II or Unit Associate.



Principal Duties and Responsibilities



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• Assists the supervisor in checking in employees, distributing keys/equipment, and checking cleaning quality and procedures used in the completion of daily assignments


• Responsible for supervising a small group of employees (5 - 7) and/or specific tasks in specific areas such as move jobs, patient transport, flood control, stripping and refinishing floors


• Responsible for coordinating activities and production of a small group of employees in a defined area, interfacing with clinical staff to distribute workload and assure productivity.


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May be present in secure medication storage areas and are allowed incidental access to medications.



Qualifications

Qualifications



Must be able to read, write and perform simple arithmetic calculations at a level generally acquired through a high school education. Requires 6-12 months of related experience



Skills and Abilities Required



Requires physical ability to bend, stoop, reach & climb ladders. Must be able to lift in excess of 50lbs several times per shift. Must be able to perform repetitive motions in the process of drymopping, wet mopping, vacuuming, and hand scrubbing. Must be able to operate & control high-powered equipment.


Requires interpersonal skills sufficient o direct subordinates & assign tasks


Requires technical knowledge of general & specialized cleaning procedures & products



Working Conditions



Modern, updated facilities with exposure to blood, vomit, feces, urine, dirt, fumes & odors


• Denotes essential functions



SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:


Requires physical ability to bend, stoop, reach & climb ladders. Must be able to lift in excess of 50 lbs several times per shift (e.g. waste & soiled laundry handling). Must be able to perform repetitive motions in the process of dry mopping, wet mopping, vacuuming, and hand scrubbing. Must be able to operate & control high-powered equipment.


Requires moderate level of verbal communication skills to interact with patients, visitors & staff, often under stressful situations


Requires technical knowledge of general & specialized cleaning procedures & products



WORKING CONDITIONS:



Modern, updated facilities with exposure to blood, vomit, feces, urine, dirt, fumes & odors


• Denotes essential functions



EEO Statement

Brigham and Women's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.