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.
$69K - $99K *
Lead the charge in transforming maintenance operations for luxury apartment living. Oversee a dedicated team, ensuring top-notch service and compliance with standards while enhancing resident experien...
2 weeks ago
Plant Maintenance and Reliability Manager
$95K - $115K *
Transform your career by leading a dynamic maintenance team to enhance equipment reliability and operational excellence through Lean practices in a fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on achi...
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Site Manager - KURE & Custodial Civil Services (CCS)
$85K - $97K *
Join a dynamic team to lead operational excellence in manufacturing and custodial services, ensuring customer satisfaction and contract success while fostering a culture of accountability and continuo...
3 days ago
Technical Manager, Functional Engineering
$100K - $120K *
Oversee shipbuilding projects, ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory standards while managing engineering deliverables and guiding teams through design to delivery phases...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Pioneer the future of facilities management by leading strategic operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency across diverse locations. Drive excellence in maintenance, budgeting, and team...
4 days ago
$124K - $156K *
Drive the reliability mission by leading maintenance operations, optimizing resources, and fostering a proactive culture. Ensure safety, efficiency, and asset management while implementing best practi...
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$95K - $115K *
Transform your career by leading facility management operations, ensuring compliance, and driving performance excellence. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance service delivery and maintain high s...
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$93K - $125K *
Transform the future of maintenance operations by leading a dedicated team to ensure optimal performance and safety of plant assets, while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement...
3 weeks ago
Facilities Management Supervisor
$82K *
Oversee building operations and maintenance, ensuring workplace readiness and life-safety compliance. Collaborate with clients and vendors to manage facilities requests, preventive maintenance, and op...
1 week ago
Senior Manager Building Maintenance
$95K - $101K *
Drive high-performing maintenance operations across diverse hospitality assets, focusing on preventive care, compliance, and team development to enhance guest experiences and operational reliability...
3 weeks ago
$83K - $93K *
Transform your career by leading maintenance operations for a diverse portfolio of affordable housing. Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure properties are safe, well-maintained, and welcoming f...
1 week ago
$83K - $93K *
Lead maintenance operations for a diverse portfolio of affordable housing, ensuring properties are safe, well-maintained, and visually appealing while providing exceptional customer service and mentor...
1 week ago
Aircraft Maintenance Shift Supervisor
$110K - $120K *
Empower the success of aircraft maintenance operations by supervising Contractor personnel, ensuring safety compliance, and coordinating production priorities to meet contract performance standards du...
2 weeks ago
Aircraft Maintenance Shift Supervisor
$110K - $120K *
Advance your career by supervising aircraft maintenance operations, ensuring safety and quality standards are met while coordinating daily priorities and managing personnel effectively during assigned...
2 weeks ago
Department Maintenance Manager - Chanhassen, MN Plant
$82K - $123K *
Engage in leading a multifaceted maintenance team, overseeing safety, reliability, and budget adherence. Foster collaboration, drive performance improvements, and implement maintenance strategies for...
Reposted 3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion project excellence by leading teams and managing timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Ensure successful project execution from initiation to closeout, collaborating with clients and sta...
3 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Join a team that's dedicated to leading division activities, ensuring safety, and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective management of operations, production, and environmental services in...
3 days ago
Senior Manager - Ground Equipment Maintenance (Major Hub and Region)
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in optimizing ground service equipment maintenance operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency across multiple locations while managing a large team and significant budget...
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Director, Facilities Operations
$139K - $155K *
Transform campus operations by overseeing maintenance, budget management, and service response. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency and ensure safety while supporting continuous improvement i...
1 week ago
District Assistant Maintenance Manager (Highway Maintenance Manager)
$78K - $119K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee district maintenance operations, providing engineering guidance, staff leadership, and program oversight to ensure effective maintenance strategies and compliance across...
1 week ago
Fleet Maintenance Manager - Waste & Heavy Equipment
$80K - $95K *
Take ownership of fleet maintenance operations, ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency through effective team management and adherence to industry regulations. Drive continuous improve...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Assistant Director of Operations
$85K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team as you oversee daily operations, manage event setups, and ensure facility readiness. Collaborate with various departments to enhance service quality and implement safety protocols...
1 week ago
Engineering & Maintenance Manager I
$80K - $95K *
Elevate plant operations by managing engineering and maintenance resources, driving capital projects to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure safety compliance while fostering a high-performanc...
2 weeks ago
Maintenance & Reliablity Manager
$88K - $105K *
Champion process improvements by leading cross-functional teams in enhancing plant reliability and performance. Drive sustainable solutions for mechanical and electrical issues, fostering teamwork and...
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Maintenance & Repair Operations Manager
$75K - $110K *
Lead the charge in optimizing maintenance and repair operations for landscape lighting systems. Oversee troubleshooting, scheduling, and client communication to ensure timely and effective service del...
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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.