Director of Facilities and Capital Planning

Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant - a Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland Community; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid professional development

State-of-the-art on-site fitness and泳e

Job summary

Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant seeks a Director of Facilities and Capital Planning to lead maintenance, safety, and facility operations across a large continuing care retirement community (CCRC). The role directs capital planning, preventive maintenance, and regulatory compliance to ensure a safe, efficient, and well-maintained living environment.

You will supervise maintenance and safety staff, manage budgets, and coordinate emergency procedures while partnering with administration and

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; higher education or technical training preferred.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in building maintenance or related field.
• Proficient in plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, and interpreting blueprints/schematics.
• Familiar with preventive maintenance software, tools, and equipment used in facilities operations.
• Experience with budgeting, OSHA compliance, Life Safety Code, and NFPA standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance, safety, and facility operations for a large CCRC campus.
• Oversee capital planning, preventive maintenance, safety, transportation, grounds, and emergency preparedness.
• Supervise maintenance and safety staff, including scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Develop and oversee a computer-based work order management system and establish priorities.
• Coordinate regulatory and accreditation adherence (OSHA, Life Safety Code, CMS, etc.).
• Manage operating budgets for capital repairs, plant management, and utilities; monitor variances.
• Coordinate emergency response procedures and 24/7 on-call maintenance coverage.
• Prepare operational and financial reports and participate in organizational committees.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Plumbing

HVAC

Electrical systems

Blueprints/schematics

Preventive maintenance software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or technical training

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Computerized work order system

Job description

Lead with Heart. Innovate with Purpose. Empower Lives at Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant.

We are seeking an experienced Director of Facilities and Capital Planning to lead all maintenance, safety, and facility operations. This role oversees capital planning for a large CCRC campus, preventive maintenance programs, safety, transportation services, grounds maintenance, emergency preparedness, departmental budgeting, team member supervision, and regulatory compliance to ensure a safe, efficient, and well-maintained community environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain a comprehensive Plant Maintenance program that reduces risk and minimizes corrective maintenance costs
• With the support of the Assistant Director of Facilities, supervise maintenance, transportation and safety team members, including scheduling, on-call rotation, training, and performance management.
• Develop and oversee a computer-based work order management system, establishing priorities to ensure efficient completion of work
• Partner with administration and compliance staff to ensure adherence to all regulatory and accreditation standards (OSHA, Life Safety Code, CMS, etc.)
• Oversee campus grounds and exterior operations, including landscaping, snow and ice removal, parking areas, roadways, sidewalks, and exterior lighting.
• Develop and administer operating budgets for capital repairs, plant management, and utilities; monitor and analyze budgetary variances
• Coordinate emergency response procedures and 24/7 on-call maintenance coverage.
• Prepare operational and financial reports and participate in organizational committees.

Exciting things are happening at LSMMD! We are a dynamic and growing organization with a bright future!

A Strong Total Compensation Package Including

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• Generous contributions to a 403(b)-retirement plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid professional development
• State-of-the-art on-site fitness center and indoor pool at no cost

Qualifications

What You'll Need as a Director of Facilities:

Education | Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's, Bachelor's, or technical training in a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in building maintenance or related field.
• Proficient in plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, and interpreting blueprints/schematics.
• Familiar with preventive maintenance software, tools, and equipment used in facilities operations.
• Experience with budgeting, OSHA compliance, Life Safety Code, and NFPA standards.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively and tactfully with individuals at all levels, including residents, staff, families, external vendors/authorities, and the public.
• Strong attention to detail in writing, proofreading, managing priorities, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, demonstrating a cooperative, respectful, and compassionate approach to colleagues and resident care.
• Skilled in the use of standard office equipment and technology.
• Maintains professionalism, composure, and a positive attitude when managing challenging situations.
• Physically able to move throughout the workday and lift items up to 25 pounds using safe handling practices.
• May be necessary to assist with resident evacuation during emergency situations.
• Complies with organizational health and safety requirements, including vaccination policies or valid exemptions.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

At Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland (LSMMD), we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual is respected, supported, and valued. We believe our organization's strength comes from the unique perspectives each team member brings.

LSMMD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our hiring practices reflect our core values of respect, compassionate service, trust, integrity, community, and innovation. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively promote a culture of inclusion and equity in all aspects of our organization.