ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR

Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR

State Role Title: Housekeeping & Apparel Worker II

Hiring Range: $35,880 to $39,428

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Eastern State Hospital

Agency Website: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus to those new to state service with a one year written agreement.

Eastern State Hospital, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded in 1773, with a well-intentional emphasis on community focused mental health care. This state of the art campus, situated on 500 acres, consists of two patient care buildings with 300 patients, and a highly skilled staff of over 900. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) system, and is accredited by the Joint Commission.

Responsibilities

ESH invites applications for the position of HOUSEKEEPER & APPAREL WORKER II (ENVIROMENTAL SERVICES TECH II). Reporting directly to the Housekeeping Director, duties and responsibilities consist of the following:

Provides departmental cleaning. Provides proper disposal of trash and hazardous waste. Provides proper sanitation to the care of waste equipment. This position is responsible for the Housekeeping & Apparel Worker I positions for the care of maintaining the cleanliness of assigned units in all open buildings; enforce departmental policies and procedures; and supports ESH’s vision, mission, and values statements. Supervises approximately 40 personnel. Responsible to maintain cleanliness and upkeep of the areas to meet the standards of CMS and the Joint Commission.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to act in the capacity of essential personnel during emergency/crisis situations.

Have basic knowledge of housekeeping procedures and ability to learn proper techniques

Ability to receive written and/or oral instructions

Must be a ble to work independently and use time wisely

Knowledge of housekeeping equipment

Demonstrate wellness, self-care, and ability to perform heavy lifting and repetitive tasks to include pushing, bending, stooping, standing, & walking in various environmental (extreme humid, hot, or cold) conditions on various surfaces.

Additional Considerations

Experience in Environmental Services in a hospital or institutional setting.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency, pandemic, or facility need. All ESH positions may be required to work different shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays, and/or overtime as requested, in the event of an emergency.

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (HR Rep phone # 757-208-7717) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.

Contact Information

Name: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Phone: (757) 208-7717 - PLEASE REFER TO PAGE UP (JOBS.VIRGINIA.GOV) FOR STATUS

Email: EMAILED APPLICATION MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.