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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$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and overseeing mechanical systems for hyperscale data centers, ensuring reliability and efficiency while managing client relationships and project teams across multiple di...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the design and construction of mechanical systems for hyperscale data centers, ensuring reliability and efficiency while collaborating with global teams on high-profile...

Arlington, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer a robust quality function across fulfillment networks, ensuring inventory integrity and process adherence while driving continuous improvement and regulatory compliance in a high-stakes operat...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $150K *

Engage with customers and stakeholders to drive complex New Nuclear projects, enhancing relationships and achieving sales targets. Manage the sales process from opportunity to order closure for advanc...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $140K *

Accelerate progress at our inverter field services by leading technical direction, managing operations, and ensuring safety and quality for utility-scale solar projects across North America, with a fo...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K - $220K *

Lead the execution of complex public works and infrastructure projects, ensuring strategic alignment and stakeholder engagement throughout all phases from planning to completion. Drive recovery initia...

Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $160K *

Lead the development of a comprehensive data strategy, focusing on modern architecture and tools. Drive real-time insights and decision-making while managing a high-performing team to enhance the orga...

Glendale, CARemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $300K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading a dynamic Surgical Division, driving P&L accountability, market strategy, and product innovation to achieve significant growth and enhance customer value acro...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Grow our wholesale business across Alberta and British Columbia by building strong relationships with industry partners, identifying new opportunities, and driving sales growth in key markets...

Calgary, ABRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional client services for high-value accounts. Develop integrated marketing strategies, oversee multidisciplinary teams, and drive account growth while ensuring qua...

Lanham, MDRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as you drive commercial sales growth in a dynamic territory. Engage with new and existing clients, manage accounts, and provide exceptional support while achieving targeted goals...

Phoenix, AZRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of technology initiatives by managing strategic direction, overseeing system builds, and enhancing employee experiences through collaboration with stakeholders and effective project e...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$137K - $196K *

Lead the charge in driving profitable growth for DTC and Amazon sales across the Americas. Oversee a dynamic team, enhance customer experience, and execute strategic digital commerce initiatives to ac...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in pre-construction management for utility-scale projects, ensuring accurate scope, budget, and schedule development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and deli...

Boise, IDRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer the success of large-scale construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards. Lead diverse teams, manage client relationships, and drive strategic planning while overseeing...

Texas, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive asset management excellence by leveraging your expertise in Cityworks and EAM systems to enhance workflows, improve practices, and support a successful modernization project across teams and tec...

Boston, MARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K *

Advance student success by leading strategic initiatives across the student lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency, optimize technology, and improve student satisfaction t...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$119K - $170K *

Advance your career by leading capture management strategies to secure business opportunities and enhance customer relationships while driving cross-functional collaboration and managing proposals in...

Fairfax, VARemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Oversee and execute HVAC projects in mission-critical data centers, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and customer satisfaction. Act as the primary contact, coordinating teams and resources...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$259K - $323K *

Unlock potential by leading a global team to drive sales activation within MSP partners, enhancing service demand and ensuring partner success through strategic enablement and collaboration across reg...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $155K *

Lead the charge in customer-focused project management, ensuring effective delivery of technical solutions while coordinating with diverse stakeholders and fostering strong relationships for successfu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive sales growth by cultivating relationships, managing territory, and providing technical expertise to customers while ensuring market share and sales goals are achieved in a dynamic environment...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $116K *

Tackle complex technical challenges by delivering exceptional field support for bioprocessing products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer satisfaction and drive service excel...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$157K - $184K *

Empower secure software delivery by designing and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines, enhancing cloud-native product security, and implementing best practices in software supply chain security. Collab...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $165K *

Optimize commissioning processes by collaborating with teams to ensure quality and adherence to standards. Drive issue resolution and continuous improvement in mission-critical environments, enhancing...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.