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.
Senior Director, Manufacturing
$150K - $180K *
Elevate manufacturing excellence by overseeing production operations, driving efficiency, and ensuring quality in engineered wood products. Lead strategic initiatives, optimize resources, and inspire...
1 week ago
Production Supervisor Day Shift
$85K - $100K *
Empower our production team by providing guidance and support to enhance efficiency and output. Oversee operations, ensure quality standards, and foster a collaborative environment to achieve organiza...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Shape the future of facilities, safety, and security by leading operations, implementing safety programs, and ensuring asset protection in a dynamic warehouse environment. Drive efficiency, compliance...
Reposted 1 week ago
Maintenance and Reliability Manager
$80K - $95K *
Contribute to a safe and efficient maintenance environment by leading a skilled team, optimizing equipment reliability, and ensuring compliance with safety standards in a dynamic production setting...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive successful industrial real estate projects from entitlement to lease-up. Oversee budgets, schedules, and stakeholder coordination while ensuring alignment with operational standards and local ma...
1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Support and manage industrial real estate development projects from entitlement to lease-up, ensuring alignment with design and operational standards while coordinating with teams and consultants to d...
1 week ago
$90K - $120K *
Unlock your potential as you lead estimating efforts for property loss projects, collaborating with industry partners to ensure accuracy and profitability while driving business growth through strong...
Today
$100K - $120K *
Accelerate progress at our company by leading estimating efforts for property loss projects. Collaborate with insurance partners and drive business growth through strong relationships and strategic vi...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Drive emergency response and accurate estimating for property loss, ensuring seamless service delivery and profitable execution while cultivating strong B2B relationships in a dynamic, relationship-fo...
4 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Join a team that's driving the execution of complex, enterprise-level programs. Lead cross-functional integration, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and performance targets while fostering a cul...
Reposted today
Assistant Director of Facilities Management
$90K - $100K *
Grow your career by assisting in the management of facilities operations, supervising vendors, supporting budgeting processes, and ensuring adherence to policies, all while fostering a collaborative a...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $150K *
Innovate operational efficiency by developing automation systems and processes. Collaborate across teams to enhance product velocity and streamline workflows, ensuring high-impact solutions in a fast...
2 weeks ago
Operations Manager, Facilities
$113K - $117K *
Lead the charge in optimizing facility operations, ensuring quality service delivery, and managing client relationships. Drive cost-saving initiatives and compliance while fostering vendor partnership...
Today
$90K - $110K *
The Project Manager at Burke Construction Group will lead construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring they remain within scope, schedule, and budget. The role requires strong communic...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of production control by leading strategic scheduling, planning, and execution to ensure on-time aircraft delivery while optimizing resources and enhancing operational performance acr...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate the machine shop's performance by leading teams, ensuring safety, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Foster a culture of quality and accountability while optimizing productivity a...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by leading campus operations, ensuring seamless transitions from construction to community living. Drive team development, operational excellence, and resident satisfaction in a dynam...
6 days ago
Manager- Divisional Maintenance Excellence
$138K - $155K *
Unlock your potential by leading maintenance and reliability strategies across a $2B division. Drive continuous improvement, enhance asset performance, and develop talent while partnering with leaders...
Reposted 4 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in multidisciplinary design execution for large-scale data center projects, managing external consultants and ensuring alignment with project requirements, schedules, and quality stand...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing design integration across projects. Oversee planning, coordination, and collaboration to ensure seamless transitions from design to construction while fosteri...
1 week ago
Field Superintendent - Mechanical
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by leading the construction of state-of-the-art data centers. Supervise critical projects, ensuring collaboration among stakeholders while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$110K *
Oversee payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while leading a team. Drive efficiency through automation and provide guidance on payroll processes, supporting district growth and maintai...
Today
$110K - $130K *
Drive operational excellence by leading process improvement initiatives, managing change, and ensuring effective SOPs. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance workflows and technology adoption, fost...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Innovate with a dedicated team to maintain hotel property standards, implement preventative maintenance, and drive sustainability, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and maximizing returns for sta...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead maintenance initiatives and elevate property standards while ensuring safety and effective budget management. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance guest experiences and optimize operational...
Reposted 3 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.