Team Leader - Environmental Services Specialist III - Evening Shift

Team Leader – Environmental Services Specialist III (Evening Shift) The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (LSH) seeks a skilled and dedicated Evening Shift Team Leader to oversee cleaning, sanitation, and equipment operations at the Jamaica Plain campus. In this leadership role, you will support a safe, clean, and well‑maintained hospital environment by supervising floor care, surface cleaning, and sanitation of both patient and non‑patient areas. Schedule Evenings: 2:30 PM — 11 PM; Friday and Saturday off. Duties and Responsibilities Instruct and guide housekeepers in routine and non‑routine cleaning tasks, orienting new staff to departmental policies, procedures, and equipment use. Assign daily work, morning tasks, and extra‑duty assignments to ensure full coverage of cleaning needs. Oversee cleaning projects and act as the on‑site supervisor for assigned environmental services initiatives. Requisition cleaning supplies and linens, verify deliveries, and maintain adequate inventory levels. Ensure all departmental procedures and safety regulations are followed consistently by staff. Conduct frequent inspections of assigned areas to assess cleanliness, document issues, and implement corrective actions. Submit and follow up on work orders with Facilities Management for needed repairs to floors, fixtures, or walls. Prepare accurate payroll, document disciplinary actions, and complete incident and accident reports in a timely manner. Issue keys and equipment to staff, track returns, and ensure proper care and use of housekeeping tools. Perform general housekeeping duties when needed to support workflow and maintain service standards. Monitor linen rooms and carts to ensure appropriate linen supply and organization. Collaborate with the Director of Environmental Services by reporting inspection findings, staffing needs, and operational concerns. Required Qualifications Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment commonly used in institutional housekeeping. Understanding of cleaning supplies and equipment effects on different construction materials and finishes. Basic building maintenance knowledge. Recognizes room layout, décor, and furnishings relevant to environmental services. Operates housekeeping equipment safely and effectively. Ability to lift and carry heavy objects as required. Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods. Applies safety practices and procedures used in institutional housekeeping. Follows oral and written instructions accurately. Communicates clear, precise oral and written instructions to staff. Interprets and applies departmental and hospital policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Supervises staff effectively, including planning and assigning work, reviewing performance, identifying training needs, motivating employees, and addressing disciplinary issues. Builds and maintains positive working relationships with colleagues and staff. Maintains the physical endurance necessary to meet position demands. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governing assigned unit activities. Understanding of principles, practices, and techniques of supervision. Salary $48,321.26 — $62,918.96 Yearly Location Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts Equal Opportunity Statement 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. Vaccination Requirements Title 101 CMR 23.00 requires staff to be vaccinated for COVID‑19 and influenza or to have taken required mitigation measures. Successful candidates must acknowledge and attest to vaccination status for both diseases. Contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources: View phone number on click.appcast.io, Ext. #4 #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Massachusetts