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.
$80K - $95K *
Drive your career forward as you lead on-site project coordination for critical power infrastructure installations across North America, ensuring successful execution and customer satisfaction while m...
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Project Management Technical Director - Northern/Central California
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Shape the future of environmental consulting by leading complex projects, fostering client relationships, and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure excellen...
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Lead logistics and inventory management ensuring timely delivery of materials. Collaborate with teams for optimal material readiness and quality standards while enhancing supply chain processes and ex...
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Project Delivery Manager - Engines & Power Generation
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Optimize logistics and inventory management processes to ensure timely delivery of materials and components for successful project execution, fostering collaboration across teams and maintaining high...
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Lead the charge in transforming customer support through innovative AI solutions, enhancing satisfaction and operational efficiency. Drive strategic initiatives, foster team excellence, and ensure the...
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Drive impactful projects by managing a $800M Federal Aid Program, guiding teams, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations while enhancing operational efficiency across transportation initiativ...
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Fabric Maintenance Planner/Coordinator
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Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing offshore fabric maintenance programs. Leverage your planning expertise to enhance asset reliability and ensure safe, efficient execution of maintenance activ...
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Lead the future of healthcare business operations by driving growth, optimizing performance, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals and...
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Develop and implement quality management processes, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. Collaborate with teams to enhance training, project management, and system enhancements...
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Transaction Management Director - Healthcare
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Shape the future of healthcare real estate by leading a dynamic transaction management team. Oversee negotiations, staff development, and strategic planning to drive client success and enhance operati...
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Manager, Facilities Transformation & Capital Programs
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Lead transformative facilities initiatives by analyzing data, optimizing performance, and managing capital projects. Collaborate across teams to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance restaurant...
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Join an aviation leadership team to oversee operations in the Northeast region. Ensure compliance, manage safety training, and support flight personnel, while fostering relationships and driving excel...
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Senior Director Preconstruction & Planning
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Protection and Controls Engineer
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Director, Data Center Field Service, Denton, Texas
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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.