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 *
Empower your career by leading the NDT department, ensuring operational excellence, quality compliance, and continuous improvement while managing personnel and fostering strong customer and vendor rel...
2 weeks ago
Director, Operations - Americas
$125K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team to lead multi-site logistics operations, driving performance and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with site leaders and executives to foster a culture of accountability and conti...
1 week ago
Maintenance Manager- General/Multi-site
$95K - $105K *
Engage as a proactive leader overseeing maintenance operations, ensuring exceptional service and curb appeal. Drive preventive efforts and manage a skilled team to enhance resident satisfaction and re...
1 week ago
Senior Regional Maintenance Manager
$95K - $115K *
Optimize maintenance strategies across multiple manufacturing sites, enhancing asset reliability and reducing downtime. Lead teams, implement best practices, and ensure compliance with safety and oper...
4 days ago
Regional Maintenance Manager (West)
$110K - $132K *
Advance regional maintenance operations by leading hands-on facility management and refrigeration oversight across multiple sites. Ensure compliance, vendor management, and team development while resp...
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$72K - $90K *
Drive the successful delivery of diverse capital and improvement projects across commercial properties, ensuring compliance with scope, budget, and quality standards while collaborating with stakehold...
4 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead supply chain strategies, optimize inventory, and drive cost savings. Collaborate across departments to enhance operational efficiency and ensure supply continuity while...
2 days ago
Supervisor, Maintenance Reliability and Planning
$98K - $147K *
Shape the future of maintenance excellence by leading a dynamic team focused on optimizing reliability and performance in a collaborative mining environment. Drive initiatives that enhance equipment a...
1 week ago
Maintenance Manager (Lease-Up!)
$90K - $100K *
Unlock your potential as a Maintenance Manager, leading a dedicated team to ensure optimal building operations, enhance resident satisfaction, and uphold safety standards through effective maintenance...
2 weeks ago
Manufacturing Engineer Lead - Maintenance
$80K - $95K *
Drive results as a Manufacturing Engineer Lead, leveraging expertise to enhance processes, solve complex challenges, and collaborate with design engineering for product releases. Work independently to...
1 week ago
$100K - $165K *
Lead the charge in delivering multifamily construction projects, ensuring accountability for safety, quality, and profitability, while managing relationships with clients and teams throughout the proj...
Reposted 5 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Take ownership of project delivery, managing schedules, budgets, and client relationships while ensuring operational excellence and safety on construction sites. Collaborate with teams to drive progre...
1 week ago
Maintenance Technician (433A Millwright)
$83K *
Elevate operational efficiency by ensuring the safe and reliable performance of production machinery. Utilize your expertise in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment within a fast-pace...
3 weeks ago
Senior Facilities Maintenance Manager
$157K - $197K *
Champion the future of facilities management by leading a dedicated team to enhance operational efficiency, ensure safety, and drive project success within a dynamic environment, ultimately contributi...
5 days ago
Damage Prevention Project Manager
$85K - $100K *
Lead impactful damage prevention projects, ensuring compliance and safety while managing budgets, schedules, and client relationships. Drive team success and foster collaboration across stakeholders t...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion strategic capital projects by leading design, construction, and renovation initiatives. Oversee a high-performing team, ensuring compliance, financial management, and stakeholder alignment fo...
2 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Lead project management initiatives in the electrical power distribution sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success from order entry to delivery, enhancing customer sati...
Reposted yesterday
$88K - $105K *
Lead project management initiatives in the electrical power distribution sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success from order entry to delivery, enhancing customer sati...
Reposted yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Transform logistics operations by leading a dynamic team to enhance efficiency, optimize costs, and ensure seamless distribution. Drive continuous improvement and foster collaboration across functions...
1 week ago
$152K - $243K *
Innovate transportation solutions by leading multi-modal planning and operations. Oversee transit, parking, and infrastructure maintenance while fostering collaboration with city officials and regiona...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Lead the execution of complex electrical construction projects, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and client satisfaction. Oversee project operations from planning to closeout while managing risks an...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in executing complex electrical construction projects, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while managing cross-functional teams and financial performance from s...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Lead the execution of complex electrical construction projects, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and client satisfaction. Manage project teams, financial performance, and stakeholder relationships f...
2 weeks ago
Maintenance Supervisor, 1st shift
$90K - $110K *
Tackle maintenance challenges by leading a team to optimize plant operations, ensure safety compliance, and implement preventive maintenance strategies, driving efficiency and reliability in a fast-pa...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing production efficiency through innovative repair solutions and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring high-quality standards and operational excellence i...
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.