Explore Director of Maintenance opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Directors of Maintenance lead teams responsible for keeping facilities, equipment, and critical infrastructure safe, reliable, and efficient. These senior roles combine strategic planning with operational oversight across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, commercial real estate, hospitality, and transportation.
A Director of Maintenance sets maintenance priorities and standards across one or more sites. Typical responsibilities include overseeing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, managing repairs and capital projects, ensuring regulatory and safety compliance, and improving equipment uptime. Directors also develop budgets, manage vendors, evaluate asset performance, and guide maintenance leaders and technicians.
Employers commonly seek extensive maintenance or facilities leadership experience, strong people-management skills, and a record of improving reliability and controlling costs. Relevant expertise may include asset management, work-order systems, maintenance planning, building systems, industrial equipment, and safety programs. A bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management, or a related field may be preferred; requirements vary by employer and industry.
Compensation depends on industry, location, organization size, and the scope of responsibility. Director-level positions may include performance bonuses and benefits in addition to base pay. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced leaders find roles aligned with their qualifications and career goals.
Browse Director of Maintenance listings to compare responsibilities, industries, and qualifications. Use Ladders to identify senior maintenance leadership opportunities and explore roles that match your experience.
Director of Maintenance - Vier Management
$80K - $95K *
Oversee and enhance maintenance operations across multiple properties, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and resident satisfaction. Lead a skilled team, manage budgets, and execute effective strat...
3 weeks ago
$200K - $275K *
Transform the aircraft maintenance landscape by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and optimizing operations for a managed fleet. Drive excellence in service delivery whil...
2 weeks ago
$130K *
Drive excellence in aircraft maintenance management, ensuring fleet readiness and compliance while leading strategic initiatives and optimizing operational performance across all maintenance functions...
6 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Optimize operational efficiency by developing a comprehensive preventative maintenance program, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a collaborative team environment to enhance property...
3 days ago
Director of Maintenance - Condo
$90K - $110K *
Oversee and enhance maintenance operations, ensuring safety and functionality across facilities. Lead a dedicated team, manage budgets, and collaborate on strategic improvements while delivering excep...
4 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Tackle maintenance challenges by leading a dedicated team to ensure a safe, comfortable environment for residents while overseeing renovations and compliance with safety standards...
5 days ago
Maintenance and Facilities Manager
$117K - $155K *
Lead the charge in overseeing maintenance operations and facilities management. Guide a team to ensure equipment and systems operate efficiently and safely, implement improvements, and uphold complian...
3 weeks ago
Director of Maintenance (On-Site)
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of property management by leading maintenance, repair, and project initiatives across diverse properties, ensuring optimal performance, compliance, and asset preservation through effe...
Reposted 1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Develop and oversee maintenance operations across a diverse property portfolio, ensuring high service standards, effective team training, and budget management. Collaborate with leadership to enhance...
3 weeks ago
$130K - $150K *
Join our team to lead maintenance operations, ensuring high standards and exceptional service across multiple properties while managing budgets and enhancing resident satisfaction...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Grow your career with a leading transport company by enhancing maintenance strategies, optimizing workshops, and managing a diverse team across Canada. Lead innovative preventive procedures while fost...
Reposted 4 days ago
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in optimizing operations for a $1B revenue company, managing a high-performing team to enhance service quality, reduce lifecycle times, and drive continuous improvement across diverse...
4 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of facility maintenance by leading operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and fostering collaboration across departments to create a safe and comfortable environment f...
3 weeks ago
DIRECTOR OF VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
$117K - $147K *
Manage the Maintenance Department, providing strategic leadership for fleet operations, ensuring safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance...
3 days ago
Regional Director of Maintenance (West)
$100K - $120K *
Lead the strategic and operational oversight of regional maintenance operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. Collaborate with key stakeholders to optimize resource allocation and enha...
Reposted 6 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Take ownership of the maintenance and safety of our helicopter fleet, leading a skilled team to ensure compliance with FAA regulations and high standards of airworthiness. Drive operational excellence...
6 days ago
Director of Maintenance (On-Site)
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in overseeing maintenance operations, ensuring optimal performance of building systems and infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to drive operational excellence, compliance, and strat...
1 week ago
$128K - $132K *
Help us ensure the safe and efficient execution of aircraft maintenance activities while managing daily operations and liaising with government stakeholders to meet contractual obligations and custome...
2 weeks ago
Director of Property Maintenance
$90K - $110K *
Drive excellence in maintenance operations across the housing portfolio, establishing standards, optimizing performance, and providing strategic leadership to ensure property conditions meet organizat...
4 weeks ago
Director of Facilities and Maintenance
$90K *
Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining excellence in facility operations. Oversee maintenance teams, manage contractors, and ensure timely repairs across multiple properties while fostering a saf...
1 week ago
Manager, Facilities, Maintenance, and Safety
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing facility operations and safety. Oversee maintenance activities, implement preventive programs, and enhance production efficiency while ensuring compliance wi...
1 week ago
Director Of Maintenance-Track (2020)
$107K - $134K *
Transform infrastructure maintenance by leading a skilled team to ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in railway track systems. Drive performance standards, manage budgets, and foster a culture...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the Heavy Maintenance operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and quality. Oversee staff, manage contracts, and coordinate with internal teams to maintain aircraft reliability and efficiency whi...
2 weeks ago
Maintenance & Operations Director - NASA
$108K - $130K *
Join us in leading maintenance and operations for a complex facilities portfolio. Oversee preventive and reactive maintenance, manage technical teams, and ensure compliance with safety and operational...
5 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion operational excellence in Line Maintenance, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency across all maintenance bases. Lead teams to enhance performance, manage budgets, and drive continuous i...
2 weeks ago
What does a Director of Maintenance do?
A Director of Maintenance leads maintenance strategy and operations, overseeing teams, preventive maintenance, repairs, budgets, vendors, safety, compliance, and asset reliability.
What qualifications are commonly required for Director of Maintenance jobs?
Employers often look for substantial maintenance, facilities, or engineering experience, demonstrated leadership, and knowledge of asset reliability, safety, and budgeting. Some roles prefer a relevant bachelor’s degree or industry-specific credentials.
How much do Directors of Maintenance earn?
Pay varies by employer, industry, location, and the size and complexity of the operation. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review individual listings for compensation details.
What industries hire Directors of Maintenance?
Common employers include manufacturers, healthcare organizations, commercial property operators, hotels, transportation companies, and other organizations with substantial facilities or equipment.
How can I find Director of Maintenance jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse Director of Maintenance listings on Ladders, compare role requirements and compensation details, and apply to positions that fit your experience and career goals.