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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$90K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading regional maintenance operations, ensuring excellence in service delivery, and driving process improvements across multiple locations. Inspire teams while enhancing ope...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in overseeing a citywide team of Electrical Inspectors, managing comprehensive electrical inspections for traffic control and street lighting systems while ensuring compliance and oper...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Drive excellence by leading a manufacturing team to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction while ensuring safety and efficiency across multiple shifts...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$128K - $135K *

Drive strategic leadership in facilities operations, ensuring safe, compliant environments. Oversee maintenance, MEP systems, and capital projects while managing budgets and personnel to support the U...

1 week ago

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

$128K - $135K *

Champion strategic leadership in facilities operations, ensuring safe, compliant environments. Oversee maintenance, MEP systems, and capital projects while managing budgets and personnel to support th...

1 week ago

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

$84K *

Unlock potential by leading the maintenance of complex industrial machinery. Diagnose failures, perform repairs, and manufacture precision parts while ensuring optimal equipment performance and safety...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$93K - $104K *

Join a dynamic team as a System Specialist, leading technical support for baggage handling systems. Drive continuous improvement, oversee maintenance, and inspire your team while ensuring operational...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $120K *

Empower a team as a Maintenance Operations Supervisor, overseeing city infrastructure and service delivery, ensuring safety, functionality, and compliance through effective leadership and comprehensiv...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$107K - $109K *

Transform property operations by leading teams to achieve exceptional living standards. Drive strategic initiatives, manage budgets, and foster a collaborative culture to ensure business success and r...

1 week ago

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

$107K - $109K *

Elevate community living by leading operations and strategic initiatives, ensuring exceptional service and financial success while fostering a collaborative culture and developing team talent for opti...

1 week ago

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

$107K - $109K *

Drive operational excellence by leading property management teams to enhance resident satisfaction and achieve financial goals while fostering a collaborative culture and ensuring adherence to company...

1 week ago

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

$107K - $109K *

Transform property operations by leading teams to achieve exceptional living standards. Drive strategic initiatives, manage budgets, and foster a collaborative culture to ensure business success and r...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Help us lead and manage HVAC and plumbing construction projects, ensuring successful completion through collaboration, budgeting, and communication while maintaining high-quality standards and custome...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Develop and lead MEP coordination for mission-critical projects, ensuring efficient delivery of mechanical and electrical systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and mai...

2 weeks ago

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

$94K - $132K *

Optimize departmental operations by leading maintenance and planning for County facilities and parks. Drive strategic initiatives, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while fostering a safe and func...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Champion operational excellence by leading distribution center activities, enhancing performance, and driving continuous improvement across safety, quality, and team engagement to achieve strategic go...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform facilities and security operations, managing budgets, vendors, and compliance in a dynamic environment. Lead strategic improvements and respond to diverse operational needs across multiple l...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Lead comprehensive facilities and security operations across multiple sites, managing budgets, vendor relationships, safety compliance, and emergency responses in a fast-paced, dynamic environment...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer facilities and security operations, managing vendors and budgets. Oversee maintenance, safety compliance, and improvement projects across diverse sites while responding swiftly to dynamic chal...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by leading the maintenance departments, ensuring safety compliance, effective resource allocation, and minimizing downtime while fostering team engagement and delivering o...

Thunder Bay, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$76K - $119K *

Transform your career by leading a team to ensure optimal performance of facility equipment and material handling systems. Drive compliance and efficiency in a dynamic distribution environment while i...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $106K *

Optimize maintenance operations and lead teams to enhance equipment reliability, ensuring excellence in safety and productivity across multiple departments while driving continuous improvement initiat...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $135K *

Transform maintenance operations by leading a skilled team to optimize equipment performance and ensure safety in a cutting-edge renewable natural gas facility, driving efficiency and sustainability i...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing maintenance and reliability processes. Oversee technical programs, ensure safety, and lead a skilled team in a dynamic industrial environment focused on renew...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$107K - $153K *

Engage in strategic asset management and maintenance excellence, leading teams to optimize reliability and performance while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement in a dynamic manuf...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.