EVS Lead Tech

SHS was established in 1914, Southwest Health System, Inc. has a rich history of serving rural communities and has a strong mission to provide the highest quality healthcare to our patients. We offer comprehensive "care close to home", helping people in small towns receive quality operations and services you'd only expect from a big city. By only using the latest technology and employing the best staff, we create a patient experience unlike any other. Our employees love our respectful culture, our excellent compensation package, and our incredible location, making our hospital the place to build dream careers!

As an EVS Lead Tech, you keep our facility spotless, safe, and inspection-ready—so patients, visitors, and staff can focus on care. You’ll oversee Environmental Services technicians by coordinating schedules, assigning work zones, and supporting accurate timekeeping/payroll approvals. You’ll drive training, orientation, and ongoing competency tracking, while inspecting completed work to ensure DNV/OSHA-aligned quality and laundry practices. You’ll help update policies, maintain supply/equipment inventory (with Director approval), document unusual events, and partner with other departments to solve issues fast.

Required qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience with cleaning, floor care, and chemical use
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written); additional languages preferred
- Supervisory experience preferred

Ready to set the pace for a cleaner, safer hospital? Apply today for the EVS Lead Tech role in Cortez.

You start by scanning the day’s priorities—staffing coverage, high-traffic areas, and any special requests—then pivot quickly as needs change across the facility. Throughout the shift, you’re coaching in the moment, checking that rooms and corridors meet the shine-and-safety standard, and keeping training records current. You’ll touch base with leaders in other departments, troubleshoot equipment or supply gaps, and document anything unusual so it’s addressed promptly. Before the day wraps, you confirm coverage for upcoming shifts, ensure laundry workflows stay compliant, and leave the department ready for whatever tomorrow brings.

Southwest Health System, Inc. offers a benefits package designed to support you on and off the clock, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; Life Insurance; a Health Savings Account (HSA); Paid Time Off; Employee Discounts; a 403(b) retirement account; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).