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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$180K - $230K *

Drive strategic IT operations by leading infrastructure, cloud services, and support teams. Ensure high availability, security, and performance while aligning technology initiatives with business grow...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$180K - $230K *

Lead the charge in optimizing IT operations, ensuring reliability and security of technology infrastructure while aligning with business growth and innovation goals. Drive strategic planning, team lea...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$139K - $173K *

Lead and optimize maintenance operations for roads and stormwater, ensuring compliance with regulations. Manage budgets, staff, and contracts while enhancing community services and sustainability init...

Bolton, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Transform quality management across operations as you lead continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with standards, driving customer satisfaction and profitability while collaborating...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing safety and compliance within a marine environment. Oversee a dedicated team, ensuring adherence to regulations while fostering a proactive safety culture through training...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$88K - $105K *

Engage in project management to oversee development from quotation to manufacturing, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with customer requirements while collaborating with internal and external t...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Tackle complex utility projects by leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring timely deliverables. Collaborate closely with clients to enhance project execution and support team de...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$87K - $105K *

Join a team that's committed to safety and excellence in managing power plant operations. You will lead maintenance strategies, oversee outage performance, and nurture employee development while ensur...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in mobile equipment maintenance for mining operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost management while engaging with teams to achieve performance targets and continuous improvem...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead mobile equipment maintenance, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to budgeting in a fast-paced mining environment while driving team engagement and collaboration...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Champion mobile equipment maintenance execution across mining operations, ensuring adherence to standards and continuous improvement while managing teams to meet safety, performance, and budget target...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Empower maintenance excellence by leading mobile equipment operations through effective standards implementation, safety advocacy, and budget management, while collaborating across teams to drive perf...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of public infrastructure by leading strategic initiatives, managing budgets, and enhancing service delivery. Drive organizational change while ensuring compliance and fostering collab...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$65K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional project management in property restoration. You'll leverage your estimating expertise and build strong relationships with industry partners to dr...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading project estimations for property losses. Collaborate with industry partners to ensure competitive pricing and profitable execution while building strong relationships an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Empower a high-performing contract management team by establishing strategies and processes for effective contract lifecycle management, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation while supporting operat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Manage and oversee traffic projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence. Collaborate with teams to coordinate technical, commercial, and contractual aspects while maintaining safety and q...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing electrical construction projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and safety compliance while fostering a high-performing team and strong client relationships...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Deliver exceptional results by leading electrical construction projects from inception to completion. Foster a culture of safety, manage risks, and ensure quality while building strong relationships w...

Vaughan, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $117K *

Oversee a skilled maintenance team to ensure optimal equipment performance, drive safety, and implement continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Enhance productivi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $300K *

Shape the future of our corporate development strategy by driving rigorous commercial diligence on acquisitions, conducting market research, and supporting post-close value creation in a dynamic, high...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in overseeing maintenance operations, championing safety, and optimizing performance within the plant. Collaborate with teams to enhance equipment reliability and drive continuous impr...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead maintenance operations in a dynamic dairy processing facility, driving efficiency and safety while managing cost control, waste reduction, and equipment reliability. Champion team development and...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in overseeing complex industrial construction projects nationwide, ensuring safety, quality, and timely execution while mentoring field teams and coordinating trade partners for optima...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K *

Shape the future of plant operations by supervising the calibration, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation. Lead a skilled team to ensure optimal performance and safety standards while managing e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.