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.
$86K - $111K *
Champion a dynamic Maintenance Department, providing technical direction and leadership while focusing on safety, operational excellence, and team development to meet quality and performance objective...
3 weeks ago
Director of Landscape Maintenance Operations and Quality
$90K - $110K *
Drive operational excellence by leading landscape maintenance teams, enhancing client satisfaction, and fostering employee development through tailored training and mentorship. Collaborate across all...
1 week ago
Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
$129K - $193K *
Transform operational management by enhancing performance, ensuring equipment reliability, and coordinating maintenance staffing to meet business needs. Foster a safety-driven culture while guiding st...
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Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
$129K - $193K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing operations and ensuring reliability in power generation. Lead maintenance efforts, budget preparations, and safety protocols while mentoring skilled personne...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Power Plant Maintenance Manager
$121K - $182K *
Advance your career by managing safe operations at a generation plant. Oversee maintenance staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize processes for efficiency and reliability in a dynamic, team...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of engineering in hospitality by leading a skilled team, ensuring operational excellence, and driving efficiency while minimizing costs and downtime across all technical systems...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing safety and efficiency in maintenance operations. Oversee skilled craft personnel, manage complex projects, and ensure compliance while fostering a positive wo...
1 week ago
Warehouse Automation Maintenance Manager
$110K - $115K *
Shape the future of warehouse automation by leading maintenance teams to ensure optimal performance of advanced systems. Drive continuous improvement and foster collaboration in a fast-paced, high-vol...
1 week ago
$120K - $140K *
Advance your career by leading technical governance and engineering support for critical facilities, ensuring operational readiness and continuous improvement through collaboration with cross-function...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $140K *
Transform the operational landscape by ensuring technical governance and engineering excellence across critical facilities, driving safety, availability, and continuous improvement through collaborati...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $140K *
Manage your career with a pivotal role in facilities engineering, ensuring operational readiness and technical governance across critical infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enh...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $140K *
Optimize your career by leading technical governance and engineering support for critical facilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness and continuous improvement...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $140K *
Shape the future of critical facilities engineering by driving technical governance, enhancing operational readiness, and ensuring high standards across infrastructure projects. Collaborate with cross...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's driving project success in electrical construction. Oversee multiple projects, manage budgets, and collaborate with clients and teams to ensure timely and cost-effective completion...
3 weeks ago
$118K - $178K *
Shape the future of maintenance operations by leading a dynamic team, driving safety culture, and implementing innovative strategies to enhance production reliability and efficiency across the organiz...
2 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Drive the global supply chain strategy, ensuring seamless material flow and operational efficiency. Lead a high-performing team to optimize processes, enhance supplier relationships, and implement cos...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Elevate airport operations by providing strategic leadership and oversight. Ensure compliance with aviation regulations while managing budgets, staff, and customer relations to enhance service deliver...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's driving engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget while fostering strong customer relationships and internal collaboration...
1 week ago
Manufacturing Maintenance Manager
$80K - $95K *
Take ownership of maintenance operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Lead a skilled team to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency while driving continuous improvement initia...
1 week ago
Senior Manager: Lift Maintenance
$79K - $103K *
Lead the charge in optimizing lift maintenance operations with a focus on safety and team development, ensuring exceptional guest experiences through effective management and collaboration across depa...
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$76K - $89K *
Manage and optimize the operations and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a facility. Ensure reliability and efficiency while supervising maintenance staff and coordinating...
1 week ago
$76K - $89K *
Tackle the efficient operations and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Ensure reliability and longevity of systems while supervising maintenance staff and coordinating with c...
1 week ago
$75K - $101K *
Drive contractor performance and safety while managing maintenance strategies for facility preservation. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality, compliance, and effective scheduling in a heavy indus...
1 week ago
Director - Operational Excellence
$125K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team to drive operational excellence across multiple manufacturing sites, fostering continuous improvement strategies and Lean practices to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and produc...
Reposted 1 week ago
Director - Operational Excellence
$130K - $160K *
Drive operational excellence by implementing a unified continuous improvement system across sites, enhancing productivity, and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation while collaborating...
Reposted 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.