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, Facilities and Asset Management
$100K - $120K *
Transform facilities management by leading strategic initiatives that ensure safe, sustainable, and efficient operations. Oversee capital projects and asset stewardship while fostering a high-performi...
3 weeks ago
Project Management Director, Facilities
$160K - $200K *
Drive strategic growth by leading a national project management team, overseeing diverse construction projects, and enhancing client relationships. Foster a collaborative culture while ensuring delive...
1 week ago
Project Management Director, Facilities
$160K - $200K *
Elevate project delivery by leading a national team managing complex client portfolios. Drive strategic growth, ensure compliance, and foster a collaborative culture while navigating challenges with c...
1 week ago
Project Management Director, Facilities
$160K - $200K *
Lead the charge in managing a strategic client portfolio, guiding a national team through complex construction projects while driving growth and fostering a collaborative culture. Balance strategic vi...
1 week ago
Project Management Director, Facilities
$160K - $200K *
Unlock potential by leading a national project management team, driving strategic client relationships, and ensuring delivery excellence across diverse construction projects while fostering a collabor...
1 week ago
Project Management Director, Facilities
$160K - $200K *
Champion strategic project management by leading a national team, enhancing client relationships, and driving growth across diverse construction projects while ensuring delivery excellence and financi...
1 week ago
$95K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in fleet maintenance. Oversee a skilled group of technicians, implement effective maintenance strategies, and ensure compliance with safety regulations while...
Today
$80K - $95K *
Champion maintenance excellence. Drive reliability initiatives and optimize team performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enhancing equipment uptime and operational efficiency through st...
Reposted 1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Empower quality excellence by managing ISO 9001 certification and enhancing the Quality Management System across manufacturing and service operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and c...
4 days ago
Director - New Construction Design Services
$120K - $145K *
Shape the future of architectural design by leading a talented team to deliver innovative new construction projects that meet client expectations and adhere to industry standards, ensuring quality and...
3 weeks ago
Manager, Engineering Operations
$95K - $115K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team leading engineering operations, project management, and product innovation. Drive cross-functional collaboration to launch cutting-edge off-road vehicle products w...
Reposted today
$132K - $199K *
Transform facility operations by overseeing infrastructure, budgets, and project execution to ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient environment that supports organizational growth and high-performan...
Reposted today
Maintenance Supervisor - Dairy Manufacturing
$90K - $100K *
Lead the charge in maintenance operations, enhancing equipment reliability and safety while supervising a skilled team. Drive continuous improvement and coordinate efforts across departments to ensure...
4 days ago
$77K - $103K *
Take ownership of a proactive maintenance organization, driving equipment reliability and operational excellence. Lead a team focused on continuous improvement, ensuring safe and efficient operations...
1 week ago
$93K - $140K *
Drive your career forward by leading maintenance strategies that enhance productivity and safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal facility operations and compliance while dev...
6 days ago
Maintenance Manager, Pulp & Utilities
$90K - $110K *
Lead the charge in enhancing maintenance strategies for Pulp and Utilities, ensuring safety, reliability, and operational excellence while developing a high-performing team and driving culture change...
2 weeks ago
R0170416 - Facility Maintenance Engineer (A)
$75K - $90K *
Join a team that's dedicated to operational excellence by establishing reliability strategies, managing critical systems, and implementing engineering solutions to enhance facility maintenance and eff...
Reposted 1 week ago
$85K - $95K *
Lead the charge in overseeing maintenance activities to ensure optimal production uptime and yield. Manage staff, develop preventative maintenance systems, and maintain inventory to support operationa...
3 weeks ago
Regional Director of Construction
$125K - $150K *
Elevate your career by leading multi-family construction operations across regions. Drive revenue growth, optimize efficiency, and foster client relationships while mentoring diverse teams to achieve...
6 days ago
Manager of Crane Maintenance - Nightshift
$80K - $95K *
Manage and optimize crane maintenance operations, ensuring safety and efficiency while overseeing budgets, scheduling, and compliance with industry standards. Lead a team to enhance performance and ma...
5 days ago
$76K - $113K *
Coordinate and optimize subcontractor performance to meet project goals. Collaborate with various departments ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets while enhancing safety and quality through eff...
Reposted today
$92K *
Transform your career by supporting production goals and enhancing equipment reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while ensuring safety standards and efficient operations...
Reposted today
$175K - $218K *
Elevate maintenance operations by leading preventive and predictive programs, ensuring compliance, and managing a skilled team to optimize facility performance and safety standards while driving conti...
1 week ago
$105K - $135K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring the reliability and performance of critical systems in a fast-paced environment. Lead maintenance efforts, develop your team, and drive compliance and safety i...
4 days ago
3M Maintenance Coordinator, Small Craft / USV (PMS)
$120K - $155K *
Drive the transformation of repair-level determinations into Navy-compliant maintenance documentation for small uncrewed surface vessels, ensuring accuracy and adherence to 3-M standards while collabo...
2 weeks 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.