Environmental Services Laundry Technician

San Luis Valley Health•Alamosa, CO

5d•$15 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. This posting will close on 06/06/2026. Can you stay organized, work different shifts and work well with a small team? Are you equally comfortable with handling cleaning chemicals, sweeping, mopping, changing linens and responding to urgent calls? If so, we'd love for you to apply for our EVS Tech position!

Requirements

High School diploma or GED preferred.
Prior cleaning experience in a health care setting preferred. Other cleaning experience may be accepted.
Knowledge of chemicals and equipment used for cleaning in a health care setting.
Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions to create a safe environment in a healthcare setting.
Previous laundry, housekeeping, or healthcare experience preferred.
Knowledge of infection control practices preferred.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
Certified HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN (CHEST).

Responsibilities

Collect, transport, and sort soiled lines in accordance with infection control and safety guidelines.
Properly identify and handle contaminated and isolation linens following established procedures.
Operate laundry equipment, including washers, dryers, and folding machines, according to department standards.
Utilize appropriate detergents, chemicals, and disinfectants to ensure effective cleaning and sanitation.
inspect linens for cleanliness, stains, and damage; remove and report items that are no longer usable.
Fold, package, and distribute clean linens to designated departments in a timely and efficient manner.
Maintain appropriate linen inventory levels across all assigned patient care areas.
adhere to all infection prevention, OSHA, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
Maintain Strick separation of clean and soiled linens to prevent cross contamination.
Ensure laundry area and equipment are clean, organized, and safe at all times.
Report equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, and supply shortages promptly.
Provide support to Environmental Services operations as needed.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Full medical, dental and vision plans to suit the needs of you and your family, with low-cost copays and deductibles, all without high out-of-pocket expenses.
Generous amount of Paid Time Off and Sick Leave in your first year with accruals starting on your first day!
Retirement plans available from day one, providing up to 5% employer match after one year of employment.
Free life and disability insurance benefits for full-time employees with the opportunity to purchase additional coverage at low costs.
Variety of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts and more.
Free on-site 24-hour employee health center, and discounts to a selection of local fitness/recreational centers.
Education program benefits to foster your growth and development.
Multiple opportunities throughout the year to volunteer with our own non-profit SLV Health Foundation and other SLV- and community-sponsored events.
Discounts on cell-phone plans, ski/snowboard lift tickets, Dell computers, local pools, Adams State University functions and more!
Employees and their family members have access to our employee support services, including up to four free counseling sessions to assist with work/life solutions.