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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$90K *

Manage facility operations to ensure a safe, well-maintained environment. Lead maintenance teams, oversee vendor contracts, and implement preventative programs to enhance resident satisfaction and com...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$79K - $93K *

Lead the charge in overseeing welding and waterblast operations, ensuring safety and efficiency while directing a skilled team. Drive maintenance standards and foster collaboration across departments...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential as a Project Director, leading high-value design-build projects from inception to completion. Foster collaborations among diverse teams while ensuring quality, budget compliance...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Empower project success by leading high-performing teams, fostering client relationships, and ensuring operational excellence across major construction projects. Drive strategic initiatives and delive...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Shape operational excellence as you lead maintenance strategies in a dynamic 24/7 manufacturing environment. Drive team performance, enhance equipment reliability, and ensure safety compliance while m...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$97K - $146K *

Lead maintenance operations for multiple communities, ensuring exceptional service and property standards. Drive team performance, manage budgets, and enhance resident satisfaction while promoting a c...

1 week ago

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

$97K - $146K *

Champion exceptional community living by leading maintenance operations, optimizing service delivery, and ensuring property standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance resident satisfaction and opera...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by managing large-scale construction projects, ensuring compliance with federal standards, and leveraging your design-build expertise to drive success in a dynamic environment...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $150K *

Champion operational excellence in patient registration and admitting, driving financial performance and enhancing the patient experience through strategic leadership and collaboration across departme...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing facilities management and operational efficiency. Lead labor and custodial services, ensuring compliance and excellence in service delivery across Senate Offi...

Today

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

$85K - $100K *

Drive maintenance excellence by leading a skilled team to ensure optimal plant operations, focusing on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functional teams an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $110K *

Tackle complex operational challenges as you lead a dedicated team in Facilities Management, ensuring a safe, inviting campus environment that enhances student and staff experiences through effective...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $105K *

Lead and optimize maintenance operations, ensuring safety and efficiency in a manufacturing environment. Supervise teams, manage budgets, and implement best practices to enhance production processes a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Transform urban spaces by leading design and construction projects across City properties. Oversee project teams, manage budgets, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure successful execution of age...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team as a Maintenance Planner, driving proactive maintenance practices, optimizing schedules, and enhancing equipment reliability to support efficient plant operations and maximize work...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$75K - $93K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on maintaining critical systems in a cGMP environment. Collaborate across functions to enhance operational effectiveness and ensure compliance while...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $100K *

Join our team as a Project Manager, where you'll collaborate with Sales Engineers to deliver tailored HVAC solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction while managing project details and timelines effect...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by managing commercial HVAC projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with sales, oversee site assessments, and ensure project execution meets quality and financial goals...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager, coordinating HVAC projects from inception to completion. Leverage your organizational skills to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction in a fast-pac...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$93K - $117K *

Lead maintenance teams to ensure safe operations, providing hands-on support and implementing preventive measures to enhance equipment reliability and team performance in a dynamic manufacturing envir...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $132K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee line maintenance activities, ensuring safety and compliance while coordinating operations across departments for efficient aircraft service. Lead and manage maintenance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$220K - $260K *

Pioneer the IT landscape by leading the transition to a stand-alone operation, ensuring secure, efficient systems while collaborating cross-functionally to align technology with business goals and dri...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$121K - $141K *

Advance your career by supervising maintenance operations, providing technical guidance, and leading a skilled team in a dynamic industrial environment. Focus on mechanical maintenance, budget managem...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence by managing repair and overhaul activities, ensuring quality and efficiency. Lead a team to meet production goals while optimizing resources and fostering continuous impro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $210K *

Drive your career with a strategic leadership role overseeing complex workplace projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality tenant improvements and renovations, ensuring...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.