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.
$100K - $120K *
Optimize equipment reliability and performance by leading maintenance planning and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure adherence to safety s...
1 week ago
Operations Manager, Maintenance Service
$85K - $100K *
Transform your career by overseeing maintenance operations, ensuring quality service delivery, managing subcontractors, and driving client satisfaction while collaborating with leadership and teams to...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Oversee comprehensive project scheduling activities, ensuring alignment with objectives and timelines. Mentor teams, optimize workflows, and enhance project execution through strategic decision-making...
6 days ago
Director of Facilities (Affordable Housing)
$80K - $90K *
Empower our facilities team by overseeing maintenance operations, managing projects, and providing training. Ensure timely completion of projects while maintaining high standards and fostering strong...
3 weeks ago
$125K - $135K *
Transform landscape maintenance operations by leading teams, driving financial performance, and enhancing client relationships. Oversee service quality, operational efficiency, and revenue growth whil...
4 days ago
$120K - $160K *
Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining property excellence and safety. Oversee maintenance operations for 950+ units, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and team performance while managing budgets...
2 weeks ago
$96K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring safe, comfortable living environments by managing maintenance operations for multiple properties. Drive financial performance, staff development, and complianc...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $140K *
Transform property maintenance operations by leading teams, ensuring compliance, and managing budgets effectively to enhance asset longevity and resident satisfaction across a sizable multi-unit resid...
3 weeks ago
$115K - $153K *
Partner with us to ensure the safe and efficient operation of a large property portfolio, leading maintenance teams to maintain property standards, manage budgets, and deliver exceptional resident ser...
4 weeks ago
$112K - $149K *
Unlock potential by leading a dynamic maintenance team to enhance equipment reliability and safety. Oversee facility operations, implement preventive strategies, and drive continuous improvement in a...
1 week ago
Maintenance Manager - AMR Team
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing maintenance operations, ensuring equipment reliability, and minimizing downtime. Lead initiatives that enhance production efficiency while fostering a safe a...
3 weeks ago
Sr Manager, Operational Maintenance
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in optimizing maintenance strategies for a multi-site gas turbine fleet, ensuring reliability and availability through effective planning, troubleshooting, and technical support while...
2 weeks ago
$123K - $166K *
Transform maintenance operations by leading teams, developing strategic programs, and driving excellence across multiple functions while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement...
1 week ago
$123K - $166K *
Shape the future of maintenance operations by leading teams, developing strategic programs, and driving excellence across multiple sites while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement...
1 week ago
Maintenance Team Supervisor - Days
$73K - $112K *
Shape the future of our maintenance operations by leading a dynamic team, enhancing safety, reliability, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Drive results through str...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive operational excellence by overseeing engine assembly processes, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Lead cross-functional teams to optimize production workflows and achieve strategic objec...
3 days ago
Fleet Maintenance Operations Manager
$75K - $100K *
Unlock potential by managing fleet operations across multiple states, ensuring equipment readiness and safety compliance. Lead a team of mechanics, oversee maintenance budgets, and drive efficiency wh...
1 week ago
Fleet Maintenance Operations Manager
$75K - $100K *
Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining a diverse fleet of heavy equipment. Oversee operations, ensure safety compliance, and lead a skilled team of mechanics while managing budgets and vendor rel...
1 week ago
Senior Maintenance Manager - Recycling MRF
$100K - $115K *
Drive the maintenance department's efforts to ensure safe, efficient operations of recycling equipment and facilities, leading a team to minimize downtime and enhance engineering practices while manag...
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$101K - $152K *
Accelerate plant performance by leading maintenance teams and engineering initiatives. Develop strategic business plans, mentor associates, and ensure optimal safety and compliance, while enhancing eq...
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System Director Facility Management-SDFM
$110K - $115K *
Lead facilities management operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and financial performance while driving strategic initiatives and fostering collaboration between client and regional leadership...
4 days ago
System Director Facility Management-SDFM
$110K - $115K *
Advance facilities management operations by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving financial performance. Collaborate with leadership to enhance service excellence and operati...
4 days ago
Maintenance & Engineering Lead
$88K - $105K *
Drive operational excellence by leading maintenance and engineering for improved reliability and performance. You'll manage a dedicated team, optimize processes, and ensure a safety-first culture whil...
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Maintenance Control Technician
$90K - $110K *
Help us ensure aircraft safety and compliance by coordinating maintenance activities, analyzing discrepancies, and supporting operational reliability in a fast-paced, collaborative environment...
1 week ago
Manager of Compliance - Maintenance of Equipment
$100K - $125K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance and safety in railroad operations. Leverage your expertise to maintain high standards, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and enhance safety p...
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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.