Environmental Specialist

Property Management Facilities Team

Position:
Environmental Specialist

Mission Statement:

Father Bill’s & Main Spring is committed to ending and preventing homelessness in Southern Massachusetts with programs that provide emergency and permanent housing and help people obtain skills, jobs, housing, and services. We help people who are struggling with homelessness or are at risk of homelessness to achieve self-sufficiency.

Father Bill’s & Main Spring is a growing and dynamic social service agency with particular expertise in emergency and permanent housing, job training and placement, and prevention services for individuals and families in need. Over the next five years, our strategic focus includes an increase in affordable, permanent supportive housing, a more efficient model of care for families experiencing homelessness, commitment to an enhanced delivery model to reduce the need for shelter, and improved community relations in order to achieve these goals.

Our staff are thoughtful and caring individuals who share our passion for these ideals and creative approaches to helping people improve their lives.

We offer a generous benefits package and a comprehensive orientation and training program, as well as ample opportunities for advancement for qualified individuals who show a commitment to our Mission.

The environmental specialist is responsible for the internal and external upkeep and cleanliness of assigned Father Bill’s & Main Spring owned or operated properties throughout the south shore. The environmental specialist maintains safe and hazard-free living and working conditions in all buildings. This is a Full-time/40 hours per week position reporting to the Facilities Manager. 1+ years of experience in property upkeep preferred.

• Performs a range of housekeeping duties to maintain a clean interior and exterior environment throughout assigned properties.
• Report hazardous or unsafe conditions to the Facilities Manager for immediate resolution.
• Maintains daily cleaning of assigned properties.
• Ensure the availability of clean linens through washing, drying and folding linens as assigned.
• Basic tasks include, but are not limited to: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, polishing, dusting, and the cleansing of any and all designated objects/areas.
• Operate vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers, buffers and wall washing equipment including any other power machinery as instructed.
• Maintains stock of all housekeeping supplies in assigned areas and maintains housekeeping closets and equipment.
• Performs daily floor care maintenance.
• Sets up and cleans meeting rooms.
• Collects and disposes of trash and waste (both infectious and non-infectious) as needed.
• Cleans, disinfects and sanitizes items such as bathroom sinks, floor, and shower (if applicable); fill soap dispenser, and paper towel and tissue dispensers.
• Communicates to supervisor any repairs needed and submits appropriate work orders.
• Follows established safety procedures.

• Empathy:
  An understanding and empathy for those dealing with homelessness and related issues.
• Professionalism:
  Maintains the highest level of professionalism in the delivery of services, building of relationships, collaboration with co-workers, and representation of Father Bill’s & Main Spring within the organization and the community.
• Communication:
  Speaks appropriately in positive and/or negative conversations with supervisors, co-workers, volunteers, donors and constituents; articulates the goals of Father Bill’s & Main Spring.
• Record-Keeping:
  Routine clerical or record-keeping incidental to the essential responsibilities of the job (including, but not limited to, data entry and case file updates).
• Job Knowledge:
  Possesses the practical and technical knowledge required on the job.
• Attendance:
  Acceptable overall attendance record, consistently at work and on time.
• Reliability:
  Relied upon regarding task completion and follow‑up. Follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Initiative:
  Seeks out new assignments and is willing to be flexible with additional duties.
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