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.