Environmental Services Technician (Full-Time)
Description
EVS Technician, Full-Time
Environmental Services | Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC)
Join a team that helps create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, families, and staff every single day.
At Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC), we know that exceptional patient care starts with a safe and sanitary environment. We are seeking a dependable, hardworking, and compassionate Environmental Services (EVS) Technician to join our team in La Junta.
Located just east of the Rocky Mountains, AVRMC proudly serves Southeastern Colorado with high-quality healthcare close to home. If you take pride in your work and enjoy making a difference behind the scenes, we’d love to hear from you.
Position Summary
As an EVS Technician, you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment throughout the hospital. Your work directly supports patient safety, infection prevention, and the overall patient experience.
This is a Full-Time position within our Environmental Services Department.
Key Responsibilities
Cleaning & Sanitation
- Perform routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting rooms, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, and stairwells
- Ensure all assigned areas are clean, neat, sanitary, and maintained to hospital standards
- Complete work assignments efficiently and on time
- Replenish supplies in patient rooms and housekeeping carts
- Follow all infection control practices, including hand hygiene, standard precautions, and isolation precautions
Safety & Equipment
- Use proper PPE, cleaning chemicals, and supplies according to procedures
- Operate and maintain equipment safely and correctly
- Always observe safety precautions and report hazards promptly
- Assist with moving or relocating furniture and medical records as requested
- Maintain age-specific safety precautions for pediatric and elderly patients
Waste & Linen Management
- Transport trash and hazardous waste to designated disposal areas
- Move clean and dirty linen to appropriate locations
- Collect shred bins and store in designated areas
- Transport empty boxes to the box compactor and create bales when needed
- Collect and transport recyclable materials to designated areas
Customer Service & Teamwork
- Introduce yourself to patients, families, and visitors
- Assist visitors with directions when needed
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
- Participate in performance improvement activities
- Maintain quality standards and work independently with normal supervision
Qualifications
Required
- Valid Driver’s License
Preferred
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1–3 months of related experience and/or training
(or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Why Join AVRMC?
We offer a competitive compensation package and a supportive work environment where every employee plays an important role in our mission of providing extraordinary care.
Benefits & Perks
Health & Wellness
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Gym Membership Discount
- Employee Assistance Program
Financial Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Shift Differentials
- Annual Salary Increase Opportunities
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (available immediately)
- Employer Match after 1 Year of Service
Additional Advantages
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
- Colorado FAMLI Program Participation
(Up to 12–16 weeks of paid leave for qualifying life events) - Identity Theft Protection
- Rewards & Recognition Programs
- Cafeteria Meal Discounts
Ready to Apply?
We’re excited that you are considering a career with AVRMC.
Join our mission to provide extraordinary care—because every role matters.