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 Facility Engineering, SK
$120K - $150K *
Drive the lifecycle management of facility engineering projects, ensuring safety and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and manage resources effectivel...
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Director Facility Engineering, SK
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading lifecycle management of engineering projects, ensuring safety and efficiency. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive project success from inception to completion while fos...
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Director of Building Maintenance (Apollo)
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in overseeing building maintenance and janitorial operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and efficient management of staff and resources. Drive improvements in facilit...
1 week ago
$85K - $102K *
Lead and optimize maintenance activities to enhance safety, efficiency, and reliability. Oversee storeroom operations, support teams, and manage resources to achieve business objectives while promotin...
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Sr. Maintenance Engineer - Electrical
$110K - $172K *
Drive electrical maintenance excellence by troubleshooting, designing, and implementing projects to enhance plant operations. Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient execution and continuous improv...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion operational excellence by leading transformative maintenance initiatives, driving engagement across teams, and implementing strategies to enhance equipment reliability and performance for sus...
1 week ago
Sr. Manager, Maintenance - STCC
$110K - $130K *
Grow your career with a dynamic maintenance leadership role overseeing maintenance strategies, enhancing asset reliability, and fostering workforce development in a world-class petrochemical manufactu...
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$125K - $150K *
Lead strategic operations in construction, ensuring project success through effective management, financial oversight, and team development. Drive excellence in safety, quality, and client satisfactio...
2 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in successful turnkey construction projects, overseeing high voltage electrical substations, transmission, and distribution lines. Ensure timely execution, quality standards, and budge...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in optimizing maintenance operations for a rapidly growing cold chain logistics provider. Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient, safe, and reliable warehouse functionality while d...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Elevate quality standards by leading the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and driving continuous improvement across engineering, manufacturing, and certification act...
3 weeks ago
$82K - $88K *
Lead and coordinate maintenance operations at a military residential community, overseeing service technicians and ensuring high service quality and safety compliance while managing budgets and vendor...
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Director, Cabin Operations and Field Support Engineering
$150K - $180K *
Transform cabin operations and field support engineering by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing reliability, and fostering collaboration across teams to improve customer experience and operationa...
1 week ago
$118K - $210K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of construction management by leading complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with client goals and financial objectives while fostering...
3 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform the MX Maintenance System by leading cross-departmental initiatives, managing staff, and ensuring alignment with company goals. Drive program changes, oversee implementation, and enhance ope...
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$90K - $135K *
Unlock potential by leading maintenance operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Drive productivity, enhance safety, and shape strategies that influence a team of 500+ associates towards suc...
3 weeks ago
Engineering & Maintenance Manager
$95K - $115K *
Champion a culture of safety and efficiency as you lead engineering and maintenance initiatives, driving projects that enhance operations, reduce costs, and maximize reliability across the plant...
3 weeks ago
$88K - $110K *
Optimize maintenance operations by leading a skilled team, ensuring equipment reliability, and fostering a safe, collaborative environment to enhance productivity and minimize downtime...
6 days ago
$72K - $124K *
Optimize aircraft performance by troubleshooting, inspecting, and repairing systems. Collaborate with a skilled team to ensure safety and reliability while mentoring junior technicians and maintaining...
4 days ago
$72K - $124K *
Join our team to perform advanced troubleshooting and repairs on aircraft systems, ensuring safety and reliability. Collaborate with fellow technicians while applying your mechanical and electrical ex...
4 days ago
$68K - $105K *
Join a team that's committed to equipment reliability and safety. Lead maintenance operations, manage a unionized team, and drive process improvements within a fast-paced manufacturing environment...
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MAINTENANCE MANAGER | DAY SHIFT | SALARIED
$91K - $130K *
Transform plant operations by leading maintenance initiatives, ensuring equipment reliability, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Collaborate across departments to drive per...
3 weeks ago
Director of Utility Operations - Facilities Management
$100K - $120K *
Transform utility operations by overseeing production, distribution, and strategic planning for multiple campuses. Lead teams to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and implement sustainability initiati...
2 weeks ago
$89K - $134K *
Drive operational excellence by coordinating maintenance planning and scheduling across multiple sites. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes, ensure compliance, and enhance efficiency, thereby...
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BUILDING MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
$99K - $120K *
Join our team to oversee building maintenance and HVAC operations across multiple facilities. Lead a skilled team, manage contractor services, and ensure optimal performance of systems while maintaini...
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.