Director of Maintenance Jobs

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.

What Does a Director of Maintenance Do?

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Career Outlook and Compensation

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.

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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.

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$165K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading maintenance excellence across a dynamic portfolio. Drive operational improvements, develop leadership capabilities, and ensure high standards in maintenance execution while...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$165K - $175K *

Accelerate progress at our distribution centers by leading maintenance teams, enhancing operational excellence, and developing future leaders. This role requires hands-on coaching and strategic oversi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$165K - $175K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing operational excellence across a dynamic portfolio of distribution centers. As a leader, you'll develop talent, drive performance improvements, and ensure main...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$165K - $175K *

Empower operational excellence by leading maintenance teams across North America. Drive performance improvement, develop leadership capabilities, and ensure adherence to maintenance standards in a dyn...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$165K - $175K *

Empower teams to achieve operational excellence by leading maintenance initiatives across a dynamic portfolio. Drive leadership development, enhance site performance, and ensure consistent execution o...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$165K - $175K *

Transform maintenance operations by partnering with site teams to enhance leadership, drive performance, and implement best practices across a dynamic portfolio of distribution centers, ensuring opera...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$165K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading maintenance excellence across a dynamic portfolio. Drive operational improvements, develop leadership capabilities, and ensure high standards in maintenance execution at di...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$165K - $175K *

Champion operational excellence by leading maintenance teams across North America. Drive leadership development, enhance site performance, and implement best practices to elevate standards and ensure...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Drive HSE initiatives across the AME region, ensuring compliance and fostering a safety culture. Lead a dedicated team, manage risks, and implement training programs to enhance safety performance and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $100K *

Lead the charge in maintaining residential properties, ensuring operational efficiency and high-quality service delivery while supervising staff, managing budgets, and promoting sustainability across...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $100K *

Inspire excellence by overseeing maintenance operations across multiple residential properties, ensuring safety, efficiency, and high-quality service delivery while leading a dedicated team and managi...

Brantford, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$86K - $129K *

Lead maintenance planning and execution in a dynamic environment, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity. Supervise teams, manage resources, and optimize equipment availability while fostering eff...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$97K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead maintenance operations, ensuring safety and efficiency while guiding team development. Oversee multiple projects and foster a customer-focused environment in a fast-pac...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic electrical engineering team, driving project delivery, fostering innovation, and enhancing client relationships across diverse markets while ensuring high-qual...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic electrical engineering team, driving innovation and quality across diverse projects while fostering a culture of growth and collaboration in a multidisciplinar...

London, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by leading mechanical operations in mining. Collaborate with teams to enhance equipment reliability, mentor staff, and drive business growth across surface and underground projec...

Osoyoos, BCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $85K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet production goals a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of facilities management by overseeing operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing safety protocols to support organizational goals and maintain essential assets effectively...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $95K *

Engage in leading manufacturing operations to optimize production efficiency, ensuring safety and quality standards are met while supporting team development in a regulated environment. Drive continuo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$117K - $137K *

Drive the future of plant operations by overseeing maintenance, scheduling, and technical support for cogeneration systems. Collaborate on design and expansion projects to enhance efficiency and relia...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$118K - $210K *

Drive the success of large-scale mechanical construction projects by leading teams, managing resources, and ensuring timely delivery while maintaining financial oversight and fostering strong client r...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by managing facility infrastructure, safety, and maintenance in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. Lead teams, oversee compliance, and implement improvement...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive maintenance excellence and reliability for critical operations, overseeing outage planning and execution. Collaborate across teams to enhance equipment performance, safety, and cost-effectivenes...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing a skilled maintenance team, enhancing operational efficiency through preventive maintenance, mentorship, and safety oversight while driving continuous improvement and achie...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Champion the timely and budget-conscious completion of telecommunications construction projects by leading and mentoring a team of managers, optimizing processes, and ensuring peak productivity across...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Maintenance do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    Browse Director of Maintenance listings on Ladders, compare role requirements and compensation details, and apply to positions that fit your experience and career goals.