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.
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
$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
$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
Director of Property Accounting
$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
Director of Property Accounting
$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...
2 weeks ago
Director of Property Accounting
$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...
2 weeks ago
Director of Property Accounting
$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
Director of Property Accounting
$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...
2 weeks ago
$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
120 - PLANT - MANAGER, MAINTENANCE
$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
$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
$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
Regional Facilities Maintenance Group Manager
$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
$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
Field Engineer/ Construction Manager
$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
$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...
4 days ago
$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
$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
$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
Multi-Site Maintenance Manager
$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
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.