Director of Facilities Management

Are you an experienced facilities leader ready to make an impact? St. Joseph’s Center is seeking a Director of Facilities Management to lead maintenance, grounds, and security operations across more than 25 locations in Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Wayne counties. In this role, you’ll provide strategic and operational leadership for a diverse portfolio of residential, healthcare, therapy, and administrative facilities. You’ll oversee building systems, preventive maintenance, regulatory compliance, capital projects, budgets, vendors, and emergency preparedness while leading department staff and ensuring safe, accessible, and well-maintained environments for the individuals we serve.

Why You’ll Love Saint Joseph’s Center

At St. Joseph’s Center, our facilities support work that changes lives. From residential homes and therapy spaces to administrative and program locations, every building plays an important role in our mission. You’ll join an organization that values teamwork, accountability, and compassion while giving you the opportunity to make a lasting impact through strong facilities leadership.

What You'll Do

• Lead Facilities Operations: Oversee daily maintenance, repairs, grounds, snow removal, security, and access control across all Center locations.

• Manage Building Systems: Direct preventive maintenance and repairs for building systems and equipment, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, elevators, generators, and specialized facilities such as the aquatic therapy pool and historic main building.

• Ensure Safety and Compliance: Maintain compliance with applicable licensing, building, fire, life safety, healthcare, accessibility, and workplace safety requirements. Oversee inspections, fire drills, required testing, and regulatory survey preparation.

• Plan and Manage Capital Projects: Assess facility needs, develop long-term improvement plans, and oversee renovations, construction, repairs, and accessibility projects from planning through completion.

• Oversee Budgets and Vendors: Manage department budgets, work orders, supplies, vendor contracts, and contractor performance while identifying opportunities for cost savings and improved efficiency.

• Direct Emergency Preparedness: Maintain 24/7 facilities response and on-call coverage. Coordinate facility responses to emergencies, utility failures, severe weather, and property damage.

• Lead and Support the Team: Supervise the Assistant Director of Maintenance, oversee staff scheduling, hiring recommendations, training, and performance, and work closely with program leaders to meet facility needs while minimizing disruptions to residents and services.

What You'll Get

• Health & Wellness - Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, plus 24/7 no cost telehealth for you and your family.
• Competitive Compensation - Salary starting at $85k + for experience and education.
• Security and Peace of Mind - Company paid short term disability and life insurance.
• Balance That Matters - Paid time off (starting at 20 days accrued per year) and seven (7) holidays so you can recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• Growth & Future Planning - A 401(K) with company contribution and match, tuition reimbursement, and paid training to keep you moving forward. Paid Parental Leave available after one year of employment.
• Extra Perks - Employee referral bonuses, national and local discounts, and access to our Employee Assistance program for counseling, legal, financial, and family support resources.

Here, you'll find more than a job - you'll find a place that invests in your well-being, your growth and your future.

What's Required of You

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least seven years of progressive facilities or physical plant experience, including three years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in a regulated setting, such as healthcare, long-term care, an ICF, or licensed human services.
• Experience managing contractors, capital projects, budgets, and multiple locations.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, construction, maintenance, security, life safety codes, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and build effective working relationships.
• Experience with historic or aging buildings and computerized work order systems preferred.
• Certifications and Licenses
• CFM, CHFM, or FMP certification preferred.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification preferred; must be obtained within six months of hire if not already certified.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

Non-Discrimination Policy

St. Joseph’s Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race (to include hair type, hair texture, or hair style), color, religious creed (to include all aspects of religious observances and practice, as well as belief), disability, ancestry, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency), age , or sex (to include pregnancy status, childbirth status, breastfeeding status, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex).