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 *
Champion maintenance excellence by overseeing planning and compliance for aircraft, ensuring airworthiness and adherence to FAA regulations while coordinating with multiple departments for efficient o...
4 days ago
Director, Maintenance Engineering
$180K - $200K *
Champion enterprise maintenance strategy and reliability across manufacturing operations. Drive improvements in equipment uptime, asset management, and preventive maintenance practices while collabora...
2 days ago
Assistant Director Of Maintenance-Track (2003)
$93K - $116K *
Manage the inspection, maintenance, and renewal of infrastructure systems. Supervise maintenance teams, ensuring productivity and safety while controlling budgets. Play a key role in training, problem...
Reposted today
Supervisor, Electrical Maintenance
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in overseeing electrical maintenance teams, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency in substation operations while managing multiple projects across various locations...
4 days ago
Assistant Director, Facilities Maintenance
$88K - $110K *
Lead the charge in optimizing facilities maintenance operations, ensuring compliance and reliability across building systems. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality service and manage maintena...
3 days ago
Director of Maintance & Operations
$100K - $120K *
Drive innovative solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance project outcomes and deliver exceptional results. This role requires strategic thinking and a proactive approach to p...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Elevate manufacturing reliability by leading maintenance for CNC and advanced equipment. Drive preventive programs, troubleshoot failures, and collaborate with teams to ensure optimal uptime and safet...
2 weeks ago
Assistant Director, Maintenance, Operations & Facilities @ Maintenance & Operations Department #5284
$85K - $100K *
Lead the charge in managing district-wide maintenance and facility operations, ensuring efficient project execution, compliance with regulations, and collaboration across departments for continuous im...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Director, Facilities & Maintenance
$120K - $145K *
Transform your career by overseeing strategic facilities management across multiple manufacturing sites, enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving sustainability in...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$130K - $180K *
Lead maintenance operations for a premier helicopter service, ensuring safety, compliance, and airworthiness. Oversee teams and processes while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improve...
5 days ago
$90K - $110K *
Take ownership of fleet maintenance operations, leading a team to ensure compliance with safety regulations and optimize performance. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance team development, and foster...
Today
$80K - $95K *
Lead maintenance projects by managing budgets, schedules, and customer relations. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely updates and high-quality service throughout the project lifecycle, while analy...
5 days ago
$85K - $100K *
Inspire operational excellence by leading maintenance programs across Western Canada, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency in diverse hospitality and workforce accommodation sites, while foste...
4 weeks ago
$76K - $89K *
Manage all aspects of building maintenance and safety, ensuring a welcoming environment. Lead a skilled team, oversee compliance, and handle emergency preparedness while making a direct impact on resi...
Today
$107K - $126K *
Drive your career forward as a Maintenance Manager, overseeing facility operations, enhancing maintenance processes, and leading a high-performing team to achieve operational excellence and safety com...
Today
$95K - $110K *
Champion operational excellence by overseeing maintenance across multiple sites, ensuring high standards and efficiency. Drive team performance and safety compliance while fostering a culture of conti...
4 days ago
Maintenance and Facilities Manager
$100K - $150K *
Manages Preventative Maintenance program with standardization & site critical spare parts management using an equipment condition assessment program.
3 weeks ago
Director, Maintenance & Reliability
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in enhancing plant reliability and efficiency by managing maintenance strategies, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement while overseeing a skilled team...
Today
Site Manager (Aircraft Maintenance)
$123K - $133K *
Elevate your career by managing onsite operations, ensuring compliance, and leading a skilled workforce in aircraft maintenance. Drive performance, coordinate with stakeholders, and maintain high stan...
2 weeks ago
Site Manager (Aircraft Maintenance)
$123K - $133K *
Oversee daily operations as the senior onsite Contractor manager, ensuring compliance and effective coordination across maintenance, logistics, and safety functions. Lead a qualified workforce to meet...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team as you oversee maintenance operations, leading a skilled group of mechanics and porters. Drive efficiency and ensure optimal performance in a hands-on role within a fast-paced indu...
2 weeks ago
Maintenance & Engineering Manager
$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of plant operations by leading maintenance and process engineering teams. Drive efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement while managing capital projects and ensuring compliance...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion the oversight of aircraft maintenance operations across multiple locations, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations while leading a dedicated team to deliver safe and efficient maintenance a...
4 weeks ago
$85K - $127K *
Grow your career with a pivotal leadership role overseeing maintenance operations. Drive team performance while ensuring optimal equipment uptime and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and...
Reposted 1 week ago
Manager, Field Maintenance Operations
$109K - $150K *
Optimize airport operations by leading field maintenance and fleet services. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance while managing snow and emergency responses. Drive cont...
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.