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.
$80K - $95K *
Elevate quality standards by overseeing the CHL quality program, ensuring compliance with ISO regulations, and enhancing airworthiness through effective audits and stakeholder collaboration. Drive con...
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Maintenance Engineer (Job#730)
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing mission readiness through data-driven maintenance engineering. Analyze logistics and engineering data to identify risks and optimize equipment lifecycle manag...
4 days ago
$80K *
Join a team that's shaping automotive innovation by transforming electrical and mechanical systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring quality and efficiency in production processes...
4 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in maintaining hospital facilities, ensuring safety compliance and operational efficiency. Oversee preventive maintenance, staff training, and safety protocols to create a secure envir...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead the daily operations and maintenance of hospital facilities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while fostering a secure environment for staff and patients. Collaborate with teams to enh...
3 weeks ago
Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
$93K - $140K *
Drive operational excellence by leading a maintenance team to ensure peak efficiency and safety in plant operations. Oversee equipment maintenance, implement preventative strategies, and foster a cult...
5 days ago
$93K - $110K *
Lead facilities operations to ensure a well-maintained environment, aligning services with client goals. Oversee daily management, financials, vendor contracts, and tenant relations while ensuring com...
1 week ago
Aircraft Maintenace Supervisor
$95K - $101K *
Grow your career by leading aircraft maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and optimizing resource management to meet production goals. Collaborate with teams to enhance p...
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Manager - Area Maintenance and Plumbing
$101K - $175K *
Oversee plumbing and maintenance operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Manage a team of mechanics, budget preparation, and project management while maintaining safety standards and high-qual...
5 days ago
Manager - Area Maintenance and Plumbing
$101K - $175K *
Drive excellence in plumbing and maintenance operations, overseeing a team of mechanics and helpers. Ensure compliance with codes, manage budgets, and lead projects to enhance facility efficiency and...
5 days ago
Directeur(rice), Approvisionnement de projet
$125K - $150K *
Drive strategic procurement and subcontracting for complex maritime projects. Lead a high-performing team, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while optimizing supplier relationships and enhancing p...
6 days ago
Maintenance I (Electrical & Instrumentation Technician)
$108K *
Deliver exceptional maintenance support by troubleshooting and optimizing electrical and instrumentation systems in energy facilities. Collaborate with operational teams to enhance reliability and eff...
1 week ago
Predictive Maintenance Supervisor
$88K - $105K *
Champion the Predictive Maintenance team by overseeing daily operations, analyzing critical data, and collaborating with maintenance and operations to enhance equipment reliability and safety across t...
1 week ago
Facilities and Maintenance Manager
$80K - $120K *
Innovate facility management by ensuring optimal lab operations, safety compliance, and maintenance. Collaborate with vendors, oversee inventory, and lead safety training while enhancing equipment rel...
1 week ago
Supervisor - Advanced Maintenance
$114K - $121K *
Lead a skilled team in executing complex turbine maintenance across North America. Ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while mentoring technicians and managing logistics. This role requires signifi...
Yesterday
Electrical Maintenance Planner/Supervisor
$80K - $95K *
Contribute to maintenance excellence in a collaborative environment, driving safety and operational efficiency while managing a skilled team. Utilize your leadership skills to optimize resources and e...
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$80K - $95K *
Champion the daily operations of a maintenance team, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction across multiple communities while managing budgets, projects, and compliance with safety reg...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in enhancing maintenance operations by developing a skilled team, driving safety and reliability, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to meet business objectives effectiv...
Yesterday
$125K - $150K *
Champion innovative transit solutions by leading a dynamic team to enhance bus infrastructure, improve mobility, and ensure equitable access for millions, while managing complex projects and stakehold...
1 week ago
Opportunity Alert -Division Manager Houston - Waste Pro
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in division management, driving revenue growth and staff development while maintaining robust client relationships and ensuring operational compliance within a high-visibility environm...
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$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in optimizing warehouse operations and logistics. Drive efficiency, safety, and cost control while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and support strategi...
Yesterday
$72K - $93K *
Lead the charge in maintaining complex electrical systems and conveyor automation. This role demands expert troubleshooting skills to ensure operational efficiency across various industrial settings...
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$90K - $110K *
Manage production operations and facility maintenance, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Lead continuous improvement initiatives while achieving budget and performance goals. Oversee schedulin...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Optimize operations and drive excellence in manufacturing, ensuring safety and quality while achieving financial and delivery targets. Lead continuous improvement initiatives and manage resources to m...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Grow your career with a leadership role in high-voltage power delivery projects, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction while managing budgets and schedules across multiple substation initi...
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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.