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.
Director of Facilities Management & Security
$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
Operational Maintenance Manager I
$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
$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...
4 weeks ago
$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
$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
$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
$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...
Today
Senior Manager, Facilities Maintenance and Planning
$100K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team to lead facilities maintenance and planning, ensuring safe, reliable operations. Drive performance through strategic scheduling, resource management, and proactive maintenance init...
5 days ago
Production/ Maintenance Supervisor
$80K - $100K *
Join us in providing leadership and support in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Drive safety, production, and quality goals while fostering a strong team culture. Enhance operations through contin...
4 weeks ago
Contract Maintenance Manager / Quality Control Manager / Level 2 Site Safety and Health Officer
$83K - $104K *
Empower healthcare facility operations by managing maintenance, quality control, and safety. Oversee subcontractors, coordinate repairs, and ensure compliance with safety standards while enhancing ser...
4 days ago
$88K - $133K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional HVAC project management. Oversee all phases of construction, ensuring safety compliance, document control, and financial management while fosteri...
6 days ago
$125K - $150K *
Contribute to enhancing our safety culture and compliance through strategic leadership and hands-on supervision of safety programs across various construction sites, ensuring federal and state regulat...
Reposted 6 days ago
$108K - $155K *
Drive maintenance excellence and reliability in a high-performing waste-to-energy facility. Lead teams, optimize asset performance, and implement strategies for safety and continuous improvement while...
4 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by leading product launches and managing cross-functional teams. Drive project success through effective communication and coordination with stakeholders, ensuring compliance with pro...
5 days ago
$70K - $95K *
Join a team that's redefining apartment living. Lead maintenance operations, ensuring safety and comfort for residents. Utilize your expertise in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems to enhance livi...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Manage and oversee all production operations, ensuring schedules are met and quality standards are upheld. Lead inspection activities, resolve bottlenecks, and engage with customers to provide timely...
4 days ago
$80K - $120K *
Oversee and manage all production operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and timely delivery. Lead inspection activities, engage with customers, and foster a culture of continuous improvement withi...
4 days ago
Facility Maintenance Supervisor- 1st Shift
$74K - $87K *
Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in facility maintenance. Lead and inspire a skilled group of technicians, ensuring high performance and safety standards while fostering collaboration and ac...
1 week ago
Director of Project Management
$140K - $170K *
Lead the charge in managing design-build mechanical projects, overseeing planning, budget, and procurement from contract award through closeout. Collaborate with Project Managers and coordinate with c...
3 weeks ago
Director of Project Management
$140K - $170K *
Join a team that's driving successful mechanical projects. As the leader in project management, you'll ensure precise planning, budget control, and client communication from contract award to project...
3 weeks ago
$67K - $94K *
Lead the charge in maintaining property operations by supervising a skilled maintenance team, ensuring timely repairs, and enhancing resident satisfaction while adhering to budgetary constraints and s...
6 days ago
$67K - $94K *
Champion a high-performing maintenance team to enhance property operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and resident satisfaction while managing budgets and preventive maintenance schedules effective...
6 days ago
$80K - $90K *
Drive operational excellence by leading maintenance teams to ensure asset functionality and quality. Oversee logistics, training, and performance metrics while fostering a safe work environment and de...
Today
$83K - $87K *
Champion efficiency by maintaining and repairing production equipment in a regulated environment. Leverage your mechanical and electrical expertise to enhance operations, mentor team members, and driv...
6 days ago
Fleet Maintenace Manager – Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
$93K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing public infrastructure by leading fleet maintenance operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and high performance while fostering a culture of teamwork and con...
4 days 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.