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Environmental Services Tech
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Colorado Springs, CO, 80907-6819
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.
As an Environmental Service Specialist with us you are essential to ensuring every patient, associate and visitor has an exceptional experience. We hire for a variety of roles that function to provide clean surroundings, beautiful indoor/outdoor spaces and create delicious meals to nurture every life we touch - body, mind and spirit.
This Environmental Service role will be responsible for:
- Maintaining safe and clean environments for patients, staff, and visitors by primarily cleaning procedural areas that are established by the department.
- Providing excellent customer services when working with patients, visitors and other staff members, and that as a Environmental professional you will have industry knowledge in the cleaning of specific departments such as the Emergency Department, Operating Rooms and other unique procedural areas.
In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
- Strong communication skills; ability to read, write and speak English.
- Must possess basic computer skills.
- Can distinguish the differences between levels of disinfection and perform low and intermediate level disinfection.
- Ability to explain orally or in writing the differences between levels of disinfection and perform intermediate level disinfection in areas where required.
- Ability to operate necessary equipment/machines
- Effectively uses computers and mobile devices.
- Respectfully listens to viewpoints and ideas of others.
- 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. - Ability to work without
close supervision.
Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
Where You'll WorkPenrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.
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Frequently asked questions
At Catholic Health Initiatives, Environmental Services Techs ensure sterile and safe patient areas by expertly managing disinfection levels, especially in critical zones like emergency and operating rooms. Their work directly reduces infection risks, enhancing overall patient safety and care quality.
Hospital-based Environmental Services Techs require specialized knowledge of medical disinfection protocols, handling sensitive areas like procedural rooms, and interacting with patients and staff. These skills differ from general environmental technician roles that may focus more on outdoor or industrial environments.
A typical day involves cleaning and disinfecting various hospital departments, operating equipment, and collaborating closely with medical staff to maintain hygienic spaces. Given Colorado Springs' active healthcare scene, techs often balance physical tasks with communication to ensure high cleanliness standards.
Employers in Colorado Springs often look for candidates with knowledge of infection control standards and intermediate disinfection skills. While formal certifications aren't always mandatory, training in hospital cleaning protocols and safety compliance greatly boosts employability.
Colorado Springs shows steady demand for Environmental Services Techs due to its expanding healthcare facilities like Penrose Hospital. While competition exists, candidates with strong communication and disinfection skills experience favorable hiring prospects in this growing market.
Environmental Services Techs in Colorado Springs typically earn between $30,000 and $38,000 annually, reflecting local cost of living and hospital budgets. This range is competitive nationally, especially considering the region's quality of life and healthcare sector growth.
Catholic Health Initiatives values Environmental Services Techs as vital contributors to their patient-first culture. The company fosters teamwork and leadership support, ensuring techs have resources to excel and contribute meaningfully to the healing environment.
Yes, Catholic Health Initiatives encourages career development by offering training and leadership opportunities. Environmental Services Techs can progress to supervisory roles or specialize in infection control, aligning with the organization's commitment to employee growth.
This role involves medium physical exertion including lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and frequent movement. Candidates should be prepared for tasks requiring endurance, use of cleaning machinery, and adherence to safety standards in dynamic hospital settings.
Cleaning hospital procedural areas demands strict adherence to disinfection levels, knowledge of infection control, and use of specialized equipment. Unlike commercial cleaning, it requires understanding medical protocols to safeguard vulnerable patients and maintain sterile environments.