Director of Maintenance Jobs

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.

What Does a Director of Maintenance Do?

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Career Outlook and Compensation

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.

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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.

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$175K - $400K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic sourcing for datacenter rack development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive supplier strategies, manage vendor relationships, and ensure quality...

Mountain View, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive project success by managing performance, schedules, and financials while collaborating with teams to solve challenges and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders. Elevate your career in...

Huntsville, ALRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Elevate project success by managing costs, schedules, and relationships. Collaborate with teams to solve challenges and ensure timely execution of heavy civil and infrastructure projects while maintai...

Fort Wayne, INRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Deliver impactful results by managing project performance, schedules, and financials. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety and efficiency while navigating challenges in heavy civil and infrastructu...

New Orleans, LARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering successful infrastructure projects by managing performance, schedules, and financials while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and solving chal...

Wichita, KSRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Take ownership of project performance by managing costs, schedules, and relationships. Collaborate with teams to ensure safe execution and timely delivery of heavy civil and infrastructure projects wh...

Greensboro, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing project performance, ensuring timely execution, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. Drive financial tracking and problem-solving to deliver successful inf...

Aurora, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$122K - $150K *

Drive successful implementation and migration projects, coordinating across teams to transition complex flight planning systems from legacy to modern infrastructure while ensuring seamless execution a...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$242K - $282K *

Lead the oversight of contractual matters across departments, serving as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders from pre-clinical to commercial readiness. This role emphasizes collaboration and ex...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $90K *

Champion project success by managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication. Drive seamless implementation experiences while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver value-dri...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform the Funding Department by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with policies, optimizing processes, and fostering professional development to achieve high-quality funding approvals...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Elevate financial planning and analysis by leading budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management for a growing data center development platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver a...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $130K *

Partner with us to enhance IT infrastructure for the Air National Guard, providing vital remote and on-site support across the U.S. This role involves installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Champion public safety operations across North America, leading program directors to ensure effective training, deployment, and customer satisfaction while aligning resources and operational prioritie...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $130K *

Lead the Archibus platform for a major Life Sciences client, driving enhancements and integrations while ensuring data integrity and user satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optim...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$145K - $218K *

Engage with strategic customers to deploy and enhance SRE Agent capabilities, driving adoption and value through hands-on integration and development of AI-assisted incident management solutions...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion customer relationships by guiding EPC firms through the sales process, from project inception to installation. Leverage your expertise in engineered equipment to drive growth and ensure long...

Houston, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare revenue integrity by ensuring compliance and optimizing revenue capture through strategic oversight and collaboration across departments, fostering a culture of accounta...

Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$84K - $114K *

Lead and inspire a high-performing team to excel in outbound sales prospecting. Drive strategic initiatives, optimize processes, and foster a culture of growth and inclusivity as we scale globally and...

Georgia, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion service excellence across the Americas by leading a dynamic aftersales team. Drive operational performance, enhance customer satisfaction, and foster collaboration with internal and external...

Miami, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive transformative healthcare solutions by managing key accounts, fostering relationships, and ensuring measurable outcomes. Your expertise will enhance provider partnerships and...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $121K *

Champion legal operations excellence by driving process improvements, metrics establishment, and AI integration to enhance workflow efficiencies and support the Legal team in dynamic, fast-paced envir...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $151K *

Transform technology operations by leading financial management, procurement, vendor oversight, and asset management. Drive strategic decision-making and operational excellence to enhance service deli...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $135K *

Drive project success by managing all phases from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Lead cross-functional teams, maintain client communication, and uphold qualit...

Huntsville, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $190K *

Join a team that's pioneering maritime awareness solutions by leading commercial sales in diverse sectors. Own the end-to-end sales pipeline, identify target verticals, and shape strategies to drive s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Maintenance do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    Browse Director of Maintenance listings on Ladders, compare role requirements and compensation details, and apply to positions that fit your experience and career goals.