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Department: Environmental Services
Status: Full-Time | 1.0 FTE | 40 hours per week
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Manager – Dietary / Environmental Services
Location: Pagosa Springs Medical Center – Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC) is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Environmental Services (EVS) Worker to help maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary healthcare environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Under the supervision of the Environmental Services Manager, this position performs cleaning and disinfecting duties throughout the hospital campus while following strict infection control standards. The EVS Worker is responsible for maintaining cleanliness in patient care areas, public spaces, and staff work areas, while also ensuring proper handling of waste, cleaning chemicals, and equipment.

This role plays a critical part in preventing the spread of infection and supporting a safe healing environment.

• Clean and disinfect patient care areas, including beds, furniture, bathrooms, floors, and high-touch surfaces
• Perform terminal cleaning procedures for discharged patient rooms
• Clean public areas, staff offices, and other areas throughout the medical center campus
• Disinfect medical equipment following established protocols
• Maintain assigned areas in a clean and hazard-free condition

• Follow hospital infection prevention and safety procedures
• Handle biohazardous and medical waste according to regulatory standards
• Follow posted infection precaution signage when cleaning patient rooms
• Use appropriate cleaning chemicals and disinfectants safely

• Maintain cleaning equipment and supplies
• Track cleaning solutions by open and expiration dates
• Store cleaning chemicals and supplies according to safety guidelines
• Distribute clean linens to assigned patient care areas

• Prioritize tasks to ensure efficient completion of daily assignments
• Adapt to changing needs including staffing shortages or emergency situations
• Assist with orientation of new EVS staff when assigned
• Support departmental inventory processes
• Maintain positive, respectful interactions with patients, visitors, and staff

Pagosa Springs Medical Center is an award-winning, independent Critical Access Hospital serving the residents and visitors of Archuleta County and the surrounding region. As a modern rural hospital, PSMC delivers exceptional emergency, primary, and specialty care supported by advanced technology, a collaborative medical staff, and a leadership team committed to quality, safety, and patient-centered service.

At PSMC, you are not just a number – you are a valued team member whose contributions make a real difference. We prioritize professional growth, meaningful work, and a positive, supportive workplace culture grounded in our WISER values: Wholeness, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, and Respect. 

What you’ll find at PSMC: 

• A supportive, collaborative culture where people truly care about each other 
• Modern facilities and growing service lines 
• Leadership that listens and invests in staff 
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance your career 
• A place where you can have direct impact on patient care and community wellness 

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Hospital environmental services experience preferred but not required

• Current AHA BLS (Heart Saver) certification required
• CHEST certification preferred

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Hospital and clinic settings
• Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, communicable diseases, and cleaning chemicals
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling
• Heavy work classification (lifting up to 100 pounds when necessary)

• Base Compensation Range: $18.00 - $22.38 hourly, based on years of relevant experience. "Relevant experience" means relevant to the employee's responsibilities set forth in the job description as determined by the HR Manager, CAO, applicable department manager/director and applicable senior leader. 
• PRN Differential: PRN employees in this position receive a PRN differential of an additional $1.00 per hour.
• Shift Differential Pay: 
  • Swing Shift Differential: Employees who work majority of hours between 2:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. receive a Swing Shift Differential of an additional $3.00 per hour. 
  • Night Shift Differential: Employees who work majority of hours between 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. receive a Night Shift Differential of an additional $5.00 per hour. 
• Benefits: PRN Benefits include sick leave, and retirement plan with employer contribution.  
• Job Type: PRN
• Shift Type: Any
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis  

Pagosa Springs Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, and we will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, religion, creed, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment health and drug screen and background check.