Environmental Services Tech
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Lakewood, CO, 80228-1527
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Salary : 18-24.62 HOUR
Date Posted : 8 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.
The Environmental Services Tech I is responsible for executing the daily duties required to establish and maintain a safe, hygienic, and aesthetically pleasing care environment. While executing the assigned responsibilities, the EVS Tech will have contact/interactions with patients, visitors, and clinical and non-clinical staff. Responsible for ensuring timely room turnovers related to patient throughput within the basic principles of environmental hygiene and infection prevention. The environmental services technician, in accordance with organizational standards of quality, is an essential contributor to cleaning, disinfection, infection prevention and patient experience.
- Responsible for completing as assigned, daily occupied and discharge/transfer cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas, equipment, and other common areas.
- Performs duties while demonstrating a working knowledge of the healthcare cleaning and disinfecting principles and requirements. Displays safe chemical use and equipment handling for all items within the healthcare environment.
- Adheres to all organization safety, risk management and infection control guidelines and standards while promoting a culture of safety.
- May be asked to perform tasks according to the various facility needs, including but not limited to: conference room set ups, cleaning of stairwells and elevators, and hanging of cubicle curtains.
- May be asked to mentor new Environmental Services Tech I employees.
- Ability to collaborate with others as we are a part of the patient care team.
- Other duties as assigned.
In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
- Ability to explain orally or in writing the differences between levels of disinfection and perform intermediate level disinfection in areas where required.
- Communicates orally or in writing openly and candidly, creates an environment where co-workers and team members reciprocate in kind. Respectfully listens to viewpoints and ideas of others
- Can distinguish the differences between levels of disinfection and perform low and intermediate level disinfection.
- Ability to operate necessary equipment/machines.
- Effectively uses computers and mobile devices.
- Respectfully listens to viewpoints and ideas of others.
- Ability to work without close supervision.
- Previous healthcare experience preferred.
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
Physical Requirements
Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
We believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.
Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the-art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life® Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room, a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, our staff
can provide life-saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients.
At St. Anthony Hospital. we combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation. If you’re looking to be part of a fast-paced environment where you can practice to the top of your profession in trauma, cardiology, stroke, neurosciences, b
reast imagingcancer/oncology care, surgery and more, we invite you to apply.
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Frequently asked questions
In Lakewood, CO, certifications like OSHA safety training and healthcare environmental services credentials enhance your profile. Employers often prioritize candidates familiar with infection control standards, reflecting the local healthcare environment's strict hygiene protocols, which boosts employability in this competitive regional market.
Lakewood's proximity to Denver means a moderate competition level for Environmental Services Tech jobs. While Denver offers more openings, Lakewood attracts candidates seeking a community-focused healthcare environment, making it a balanced job market where specialized skills in hospital sanitation can set you apart.
Mastering disinfection techniques at various levels, safe chemical handling, and efficient room turnover are crucial. Additionally, familiarity with patient interaction and teamwork dynamics in a trauma center environment elevates an Environmental Services Tech’s effectiveness within fast-paced healthcare facilities.
In trauma centers, Environmental Services Techs encounter heightened urgency for room turnovers and infection control due to critical patient care demands. This contrasts with standard hospitals, where the pace may be steadier, requiring adaptability and quick response to maintain hygiene in high-stress scenarios.
Advancement opportunities include supervisory roles, infection control specialist positions, or transitioning to healthcare facilities management. Experience in hospital environmental services also opens doors to specialized cleaning in biohazard or surgical settings, leveraging the acquired expertise in infection prevention.
Catholic Health Initiatives invests in its Environmental Services Techs by providing mentorship programs and continuous training aligned with healthcare standards. This supportive culture fosters professional growth and ensures team members stay updated on best practices in hospital sanitation and patient safety.
Catholic Health Initiatives emphasizes a mission-driven environment prioritizing human kindness and collaboration. Environmental Services Techs here engage in meaningful patient care support, benefiting from resources and leadership dedicated to their success, which cultivates a workplace culture focused on both quality and compassion.
Environmental Services Techs in Lakewood typically earn between $15 and $20 per hour, depending on experience and facility. This aligns with regional healthcare pay scales, factoring in the technical demands of infection control and the physical nature of the role within hospitals like St. Anthony.