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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$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$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

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

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

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

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

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

$80K - $95K *

Manage diverse teams and projects to achieve goals efficiently within budgets and timelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality and safety standards in industrial electrical systems and c...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $112K *

Optimize building operations by managing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Ensure efficient maintenance and repair of critical infrastructure while responding to service calls and emergenc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $130K *

Shape the future of property accounting by leading a remote team, overseeing financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with GAAP. Drive process improvements and foster collaboration across departme...

2 weeks ago

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

$115K - $130K *

Champion the property accounting function by leading a remote team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and enhancing processes across a diverse portfolio. Collaborate closely with operations to dr...

Roanoke, VARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$115K - $130K *

Champion the property accounting function by leading a remote team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and enhancing processes across a diverse portfolio. Collaborate closely with operations to dr...

Knoxville, TNRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$115K - $130K *

Innovate your career by leading a remote property accounting team, overseeing financial reporting, and ensuring compliance across multiple entities. Drive process improvements and collaborate with ope...

2 weeks ago

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

$115K - $130K *

Manage our property accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and controls while leading a team. Collaborate closely with operations to enhance processes and maintain compliance acros...

Greensboro, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $97K *

Empower maintenance operations by leading troubleshooting, coordinating work permits, and managing compliance across various systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence as you lead maintenance initiatives, ensuring equipment reliability and safety in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance p...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$185K - $308K *

Transform the delivery of high-impact capital projects in life sciences, overseeing engineering, design, and construction from inception to completion while ensuring compliance and quality in a collab...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$136K - $147K *

Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to enhance Houston's infrastructure through strategic oversight of geotechnical, environmental, and materials testing programs, ensuring compliance and quality...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of facilities maintenance by leading multi-regional strategies, enhancing operational excellence, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that ensure safe and reliable envi...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Lead production operations to ensure efficient manufacturing while meeting safety, quality, and environmental standards. Drive team performance and strategic planning to achieve production goals and e...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $118K *

Manage and oversee construction operations, ensuring compliance with NAVFAC requirements. Collaborate with contractors and stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget while maintaining...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $97K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing service operations, ensuring efficiency and quality. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer satisfaction while managing budgets and staff perform...

Tavistock, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$158K *

Transform mechanical operations by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing fleet performance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvement...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Transform the safety landscape of our projects by leading and managing Health, Safety and Security programs. Foster a culture of safety through training, compliance tracking, and proactive risk manage...

4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $106K *

Unlock potential by leading a maintenance team to ensure optimal equipment performance, safety, and productivity in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Drive projects and foster a positive workplace...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$107K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in multi-site maintenance management. Lead a skilled team, ensure resident satisfaction, and uphold safety standards while managing complex maintenance opera...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.