Environmental Services Laundry Technician

San Luis Valley Health; Alamosa (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off and sick leave

Retirement plans

Life and disability insurance

Voluntary benefits (identity theft, FS

On-site 24-hour health center

Education program benefits

Community volunteering opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

San Luis Valley Health is seeking an Environmental Services Laundry Technician in Colorado. The role involves collecting, sorting, and processing soiled linens, operating washers and dryers, and distributing clean linens to departments across the facility.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, healthcare cleaning experience, and knowledge of safety, infection control, and PPE requirements. The posting closes 09/30/2026 and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior cleaning experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of chemicals and equipment used for cleaning in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions to create a safe environment in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Collect, transport, and sort soiled linens 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.
• Fold, package, and distribute clean linens to designated departments in a timely and efficient manner.
• Adhere to all infection prevention, OSHA, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Maintain strict separation of clean and soiled linens to prevent cross contamination.
• Ensure laundry area and equipment are clean, organized, and safe at all times.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Chemicals & cleaning agents

Healthcare cleaning

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Environmental Services Laundry Technician

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 3080

Salary Range: $15.16 To $18.85 Annually

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 09/30/2026.

Can you stay organized, work different shifts and work well with a small team? Are you comfortable with collecting, sorting, cleaning, processing and distributing linens and garments used throughout a healthcare facility?

What You'll Need:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Prior cleaning experience in a healthcare setting preferred. Other cleaning experience may be accepted
• Knowledge of chemicals and equipment used for cleaning in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions to create a safe environment in a healthcare setting

What You’ll Do:

• Collect, transport, and sort soiled linens 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.
• Fold, package, and distribute clean linens to designated departments in a timely and efficient manner.
• Adhere to all infection prevention, OSHA, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Maintain strict separation of clean and soiled linens to prevent cross contamination.
• Ensure laundry area and equipment are clean, organized, and safe at all times.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

We Take Care of Our People

As the largest employer in the San Luis Valley, we commit to providing our employees with quality and affordable benefits to complement a fulfilling work experience and help balance life experiences and needs. To show our appreciation of your hard work, we offer a competitive and comprehensive total benefits package, including:

• 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.
• Enjoy a generous amountof Paid Time Off and Sick Leave in your first year with accruals starting on your first day!
• Start savingwith 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.
• Add to your benefit packagewith a variety of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts and more.
• Take care of yourselfwith our free on-site 24-hour employee health center, and discounts to a selection of local fitness/recreational centers.
• Keep learningby utilizing our education program benefits to foster your growth and development.
• Give back to the communitywith 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!
• Your family is our familyso our 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.