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.
$95K - $115K *
Oversee maintenance operations across multiple shifts, ensuring quality service delivery and compliance with safety standards while driving continuous improvement and team development in a dynamic env...
5 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead and manage construction projects, ensuring adherence to design, budget, and schedule while collaborating with clients and teams to achieve successful outcomes in Mechanical and Plumbing scopes, p...
6 days ago
$72K - $95K *
Lead the charge in optimizing facility and maintenance operations, overseeing all aspects of equipment maintenance and team development to ensure efficient production performance across multiple sites...
Reposted 1 week ago
Maintenance Control Specialist II
$66K - $111K *
Transform maintenance operations by leading analysis, planning, and coordination for IFE programs. Ensure prompt resolution of technical issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams, enhancing...
Reposted 6 days ago
Project Director - Industrial Prime MEP
$118K - $210K *
Lead complex industrial projects by overseeing all phases from planning to completion. Ensure alignment with organizational goals and client expectations while managing resources, finances, and team d...
Today
$85K - $90K *
Lead the charge in optimizing maintenance operations by supervising a dedicated team, coordinating work schedules, and enhancing equipment reliability to ensure safe and efficient plant performance...
2 weeks ago
FWA CHPP Maintenance Supervisor
$152K - $157K *
Optimize maintenance operations at a key facility by supervising teams, ensuring safety, and implementing reliability programs. Collaborate with leadership to enhance efficiency and maintain high stan...
5 days ago
FWA CHPP Maintenance Supervisor
$152K - $157K *
Elevate your career by supervising maintenance operations at a key facility. Lead teams, ensure safety and efficiency, and manage maintenance schedules to optimize plant performance while fostering a...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Optimize facility operations by managing maintenance programs and capital projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency, minimize downtime, and ensure compliance with safety standards while d...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform maintenance operations by leading teams across multiple sites, enhancing reliability and efficiency while ensuring safety and compliance. Drive preventive maintenance initiatives and foster...
Today
$90K - $110K *
Lead strategic enrollment initiatives to enhance student recruitment and retention. Drive team performance and operational excellence while ensuring compliance with institutional policies and best pra...
1 week ago
$128K - $135K *
Drive the future of campus services by providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for facilities management, ensuring safe and efficient environments that support the University’s missio...
5 days ago
$128K - $135K *
Lead and innovate campus services by overseeing facilities operations, strategic planning, and financial management. Ensure compliance and foster a high-performing team to support the University’s mis...
5 days ago
$121K - $151K *
Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in facilities management, overseeing operations, budgets, and client relations to ensure a superior service experience across leased properties...
4 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Lead the Virtual Design & Construction team, shaping strategies that enhance model-based construction across all project phases, ensuring proactive engagement and standardized deliverables to reduce r...
1 week ago
Manager 2, Facilities & Maintenance
$95K - $115K *
Elevate facility and maintenance operations to ensure safe, efficient manufacturing. Lead a high-performing team, manage KPIs, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functiona...
2 weeks ago
Plant & Operations Maintenance Manager
$95K - $140K *
Lead the charge in optimizing plant operations and maintenance, ensuring compliance and excellence in service delivery while fostering a collaborative and safe work environment for all team members...
Today
Maintenance & Engineering Manager
$90K - $110K *
Engage as a key leader in engineering and maintenance, guiding operational improvements and integrating advanced technologies to elevate manufacturing efficiency and effectiveness...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Industrial Maintenance Lead - Days
$88K *
Optimize plant maintenance operations by leading a team of mechanics and electricians. Collaborate on projects, improve equipment reliability, and promote a safe work environment while managing schedu...
Reposted today
$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of plant operations by leading a dedicated maintenance team focused on safety, reliability, and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement and foster a culture of talent development whi...
Reposted today
$80K - $95K *
Drive excellence by building a cutting-edge maintenance program from the ground up. Lead a dedicated team, design preventive strategies, and ensure optimal equipment performance in a state-of-the-art...
1 week ago
$90K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead machine repair efforts, ensuring equipment reliability and minimizing downtime. Drive continuous improvement while developing talent in a fast-paced manufacturing envir...
1 week ago
$88K *
Lead the charge in maintaining our school bus fleet by diagnosing, inspecting, and repairing vehicles to ensure safety and reliability. Collaborate with a team to uphold high standards of craftsmanshi...
Yesterday
Prevenatative Maintenance Specialist
$83K - $114K *
Join a dynamic team to manage HVAC preventive maintenance agreements, ensuring accuracy and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with service leadership and clients to enhance profitability and strength...
1 week ago
Project Director, Project Development
$141K - $219K *
Join a team that's dedicated to leading complex energy projects, ensuring financial success and client satisfaction while managing resources, contracts, and stakeholder engagement throughout the devel...
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.