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.
$130K *
Manage maintenance operations to enhance equipment reliability and minimize downtime. Lead a skilled team in executing preventive and corrective maintenance while ensuring safety and efficiency across...
6 days ago
$85K - $95K *
Drive exceptional service operations by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance, and enhancing community maintenance. Your hands-on leadership will foster growth and efficiency while delivering...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead and empower a high-performing maintenance team, ensuring optimal operations in a dynamic 24/7 manufacturing environment through strategic planning, preventive maintenance, and hands-on leadership...
4 weeks ago
$87K - $91K *
Lead the charge in maintaining property standards and compliance, overseeing daily operations, managing maintenance teams, and ensuring resident satisfaction through effective communication and proact...
2 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Champion operational excellence by leading fabrication processes, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Drive financial performance and strategic growth while collaborating across teams to meet pr...
Today
Associate Director II, Zone Maintenance
$70K - $113K *
Shape your career by leading a dynamic team in facilities maintenance, ensuring efficient operations and exceptional service. Drive strategic initiatives and enhance campus infrastructure while foster...
1 week ago
Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
$84K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing electrical systems and automation. Lead a skilled team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safe operations while enhancing productivity through innovat...
1 week ago
$135K - $150K *
Join a team that's dedicated to operational excellence and safety in a dynamic environment. As a leader, you'll oversee multi-million-dollar contracts, foster collaboration, and drive continuous impro...
3 weeks ago
$135K - $150K *
Drive operational excellence by leading complex contracted services, enhancing performance and reliability in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure safety, service quality, a...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Elevate operational efficiency by leading a skilled maintenance team, prioritizing repairs, and enhancing equipment reliability. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive safety, quality, and continuous...
Today
Gulfstream G600 Maintenance Supervisor - Opa Locka, FL
$50K - $500K *
Lead aircraft maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. Oversee maintenance activities, budget management, and training while maintaining airworthiness and operationa...
1 week ago
$115K - $130K *
Elevate operational performance by leading a skilled maintenance team, ensuring equipment reliability and safety in a heavy industrial environment while balancing hands-on leadership with strategic pl...
3 weeks ago
Engineering Manager, Ecommerce
$145K - $210K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead software engineers in delivering scalable digital solutions. Drive innovation across enterprise platforms, eCommerce systems, and AI services while modernizing legacy a...
1 week ago
Maintenance and Tool Room Manager
$86K - $126K *
Champion a skilled maintenance team to enhance equipment reliability and tooling efficiency. Drive safety, quality, and production goals while managing training, maintenance activities, and continuous...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $85K *
Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining optimal facility operations. Lead HVAC-focused maintenance efforts, supervise technicians, and ensure compliance with safety standards while enhancing overa...
2 weeks ago
Maintenance Supervisor, Full Time, Plant Maintenance
$87K - $103K *
Elevate facility operations by overseeing maintenance services, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing a skilled team to enhance efficiency and performance across all departments...
6 days ago
Supervisor, Plant Maintenance (Electrical)
$85K - $119K *
Oversee the daily operations of electrical/electronic technicians while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and efficiency in plant maintenance. Facilitate training, manage projects, and handl...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Lead and grow the Virtual Design & Construction team, driving strategic initiatives that enhance model-based construction across all project phases, ensuring effective collaboration and reducing risks...
1 week ago
Maintenance Foreman - 1st Shift
$83K - $93K *
Provide leadership and support to a diverse maintenance team in a regulated pharmaceutical environment, ensuring compliance with cGMP standards while driving performance and professional growth. Foste...
Reposted 1 week ago
City Maintenance Superintendent - Facilities Management
$95K - $142K *
Engage in overseeing the maintenance and operation of municipal facilities, ensuring efficient scheduling and technical supervision of personnel. Utilize independent judgment to plan and coordinate da...
1 week ago
Director of Facilities Management
$128K - $171K *
Empower a dynamic asset management team by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing performance, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple customer sites while driving profitability and cus...
2 weeks ago
Director of Facilities Management
$100K - $120K *
Transform facility operations by leading a dynamic team to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency in a large healthcare environment. Collaborate with executives to optimize maintenance and strategi...
5 days ago
Director of Facilities Management
$100K - $120K *
Lead the optimization of facility operations, ensuring safety and compliance while managing maintenance schedules, personnel, and projects in a large healthcare environment. Collaborate with executive...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by leading maintenance operations, optimizing workflows, and developing talent in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Drive continuous improvement and ensure safety standards whil...
1 week ago
Director of Facilities and Capital Projects
$95K - $115K *
Drive efficient facilities operations and capital projects, ensuring safety and functionality across multiple locations. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage maintenance, asset management, and proj...
1 week 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.