Director EVS & Property Maintenance

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Director EVS & Property Maintenance Location :

Poughkeepsie, NY, United States Salary Range :

45.93

• 85.

29

Work Type :

Full-Time Standard Hours :

40

FTE :

Exempt Work Schedule :

Day 8

Work Shift :

Monday

• Friday 8:30am
• 5:00pm

Date Posted :

Apr 30, 2026

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Apply Now See what's possible in our system of care Nuvance Health extends from New York's Hudson Valley to western Connecticut. Our team of more than 15,000 caregivers delivers compassionate care through seven community hospitals, primary care and specialty practice locations, outpatient settings, home care services and telehealth visits. With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. As we journey forward, we are guided by our values: personal, imaginative, agile and connected. Our curiosity is opening new pathways and creating new advancements in healthcare for all. Description At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds . If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career. Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a renowned, 349-bed regional medical center overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York. As a tertiary teaching hospital and the healthcare leader in the Mid-Hudson Valley, we offer comprehensive, subspecialized medical, surgical, and obstetrical/gynecological services to the entire community.

Our accolades include:

U.S. News & World Report

• Best Regional Hospital Healthgrades
• One of America's 50 Best Hospitals Surgical Review Corporation (SRC)
• Robotic Center of Excellence At Vassar Brothers Medical Center, we inspire the professional growth of our team members and support a philosophy of shared decision-making.

Everyone has a voice and plays a role in defining our future, which helps make this an amazing place to work. Through the strength of our health system and the passion of our team, we continue expanding our care to an even broader market. Our caregivers represent the community in which we work, and our commitment to everyone's well-being is truly heartfelt.

Purpose:

Directs and leads total operation of the Environmental Services and Laundry/Linen Departments including establishing policies, procedures, standards and objectives to provide for the highest quality of services which is consistent with the hospital mission, legal and regulatory requirements. Must relate effectively with all levels of hospital organization. Essential Responsibilities Provides for the Hospital environment to be maintained in a sanitary, attractive, and orderly fashion through development and implementation of most current cleaning and sanitizing processes, implementing monitoring systems in all areas of the department to provide for productivity and accuracy of tasks assigned. Works with the Infection Prevention to develop and implement policies and procedures to provide for an ongoing hospital infection control program for the safety of patients and staff. Directs routinely, Assistant Managers and Supervisors of Environmental Services and Linen Departments to provide for adequate staffing and productivity. Maintains all documents regarding ongoing training for employees (including orientation and in-services) as required by regulatory agencies or Department/VBMC standards. Select qualified employees for employment according to human resources policy and employee relations guidelines. Monitors employee turnover, overtime and absenteeism for department based on recommendations of Assistant Managers and takes appropriate action to correct underlying problems. Assumes responsibility for fiscal management of department operations to provide for proper utilization of financial resources. Develop department budget according to established procedures and submit by date due. Investigates and suggests alternatives to established budget based on the most cost-effective use of resources in order to improve fiscal management of department operations. Pursues cost savings within area of responsibility. Develops a written plan that identifies measurable quality indicators and a process of collecting, monitoring and correcting conditions measured by these elements. Active member of the Environment of Care Committee and provides the appropriate KPI and annual reports. Maintains and models the organization's values. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance. Performs other duties as required.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree in a related field or in the area of facilities management or 10 years of experience at a Director/Department head level position at an acute healthcare facility. Flexibility of the education and/or experience requirement noted above may be considered for the right candidate.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

Requires department head experience in healthcare, environmental services or facilities management. Demonstrated leadership and business acumen. Demonstrated knowledge of state-of-the-art cleaning and disinfection processes. Demonstrated knowledge in disposal of infectious and regular waste. Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in area of responsibility including employee and patient experience.

Company:

Vassar Brothers Medical Center Org Unit:

1007

Department:

Environmental Services Exempt:

Yes Salary Range:

$45.93

• $85.

29 Hourly With strong heart s and open minds , we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health! Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

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