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.
Industrial Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
$79K - $104K *
Lead a team to maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems, ensuring optimal equipment performance and reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Drive preventive maintenance initiatives...
3 days ago
$125K - $130K *
Reimagine operations by leading our packaging and kitting teams to double revenue while enhancing quality and delivery. Drive continuous improvement and develop talent to create meaningful work experi...
4 days ago
$125K - $130K *
Grow your career with a transformative operations leadership role focused on scaling packaging and kitting operations while enhancing quality and delivery. Lead a dedicated team to drive meaningful ch...
4 days ago
$125K - $130K *
Transform operations by scaling packaging from $5M to $10M while enhancing quality and delivery. Lead a dedicated team, optimize ERP systems, and create meaningful work experiences for individuals wit...
4 days ago
$125K - $130K *
Lead our operations team to scale packaging and kitting from $5M to $10M, enhancing quality and delivery. Drive continuous improvement and optimize our ERP system while fostering meaningful work exper...
4 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Manage cross-functional teams to deliver MCO-I projects, ensuring quality execution from handover through warranty. Lead client engagement, monitor progress, and drive corrective actions while maintai...
4 weeks ago
$85K - $198K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring efficient shop operations, overseeing installation, quality control, and delivery processes while fostering growth and collaboration across departments for opt...
Reposted 1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead project activities to ensure successful completion within budget and timeframe. Collaborate with teams to plan, coordinate, and report on progress, while maintaining safety and profitability stan...
Reposted 3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by managing and coordinating construction projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and enhancing project...
Reposted 3 days ago
$115K - $125K *
Transform building services operations by leading a dedicated team to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant facility management across multiple locations, while driving continuous improvement and coll...
1 week ago
Principal MEP and Facilities Engineer
$131K - $159K *
Transform facility engineering by leading design and optimization of regulated environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance in cultivation, manufacturing, and distribut...
1 week ago
Manager - Industrial Engineering
$110K - $130K *
Advance your career by managing and optimizing industrialized production systems. Lead a team of engineers to enhance workflows, reduce waste, and improve efficiency in prefabrication and product deli...
1 week ago
Manager - Industrial Engineering
$110K - $130K *
Drive the design and optimization of industrialized production systems, enhancing workflows and reducing waste. Lead a team of engineers to implement Lean principles and improve manufacturing efficien...
1 week ago
Maintenance Excellence Manager
$110K - $130K *
Lead the development and execution of maintenance excellence strategies to enhance reliability, optimize asset performance, and drive continuous improvement across maintenance operations and capital p...
3 days ago
Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright
$70K - $100K *
Engineer optimal performance by diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining industrial equipment while driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and safety across manufac...
3 weeks ago
$83K - $104K *
Elevate the efficiency of corporate facilities by leading maintenance operations, supervising technicians, and ensuring optimal performance of building systems. Drive safety and reliability through pr...
3 weeks ago
Assistant Director, Construction
$125K - $150K *
Drive high-quality execution of complex construction projects across North America, leading teams to ensure safety, cost efficiency, and timely delivery while balancing organizational priorities and s...
1 week ago
Assistant Director, Construction
$120K - $145K *
Advance your career by leading complex construction projects across North America. Drive safety, quality, and efficiency while managing diverse teams and ensuring successful project delivery from desi...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Contribute to successful project outcomes by managing schedules, budgets, and risks. Ensure client satisfaction through effective communication and coordination across teams while adhering to project...
1 week ago
Facilities Repair & Maintenance Analyst
$80K - $134K *
Join a dynamic team to independently manage facilities maintenance projects, optimize resources, and enhance operational efficiency while guiding team members to achieve organizational standards and g...
1 week ago
Mechanical Superintendent - Houston, TX
$100K - $120K *
Transform project execution by leading maintenance and construction teams, ensuring adherence to design, budget, and schedule while fostering a safe and efficient work environment. Drive productivity...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Execute project management strategies to drive successful construction outcomes. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality, safety, and client satisfaction across diverse sectors, while managing resour...
2 weeks ago
Director of Property Accounting
$115K - $130K *
Join a team that's redefining property accounting by leading financial reporting, controls, and processes. Leverage your expertise to manage a remote team while ensuring accuracy and compliance across...
2 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Advance your career by leading TPM initiatives and maintenance teams across multiple glass processing plants, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence in a dynamic environment. Join u...
Reposted 1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead a dedicated team to ensure exceptional resident care, manage budgets, and maintain a safe environment. Drive recruitment and staff development while overseeing compliance with regulatory standard...
1 week 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.