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 *
Unlock your potential by leading maintenance operations across a diverse property portfolio. Collaborate with senior leadership to enhance safety, compliance, and efficiency while mentoring teams and...
4 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Manage and enhance maintenance operations across a regional portfolio, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards while driving efficiency and fiscal goals through collaboration with...
4 days ago
$81K - $121K *
Accelerate progress at our manufacturing campus by leading capital projects that enhance operations and drive efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results from conc...
2 weeks ago
Director Plant Ops/Maintenance
$100K - $120K *
Champion the maintenance and operation of essential utilities, overseeing staff and ensuring a safe, efficient environment for residents and visitors. Lead facility management efforts, including engin...
1 week ago
Director Plant Ops/Maintenance
$80K - $95K *
Oversee and maintain essential utilities and facility operations, ensuring a safe and efficient environment. Lead staff in maintenance, engineering, and safety functions while managing budgets and coo...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing production processes and enhancing quality. Lead cross-departmental coordination, drive continuous improvement, and manage financial performance to achieve o...
Today
$161K - $268K *
Champion the maintenance operations of a recycled papermill, leading a team to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and compliance while driving continuous improvement and achieving strategic mill go...
6 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Manage maintenance operations to ensure safety, compliance, and performance excellence. Lead a team, develop reliability plans, and foster client relationships while overseeing budgets and enhancing s...
1 week ago
$95K - $105K *
Lead a dynamic Facilities Maintenance team to ensure optimal operations, safety, and compliance across all facilities. Collaborate with various departments to enhance member experiences and drive cont...
1 week ago
$105K - $130K *
Drive plant maintenance excellence by leading a skilled team, managing projects, and optimizing equipment performance to ensure safety, quality, and minimal downtime while fostering a culture of conti...
1 week ago
$64K - $95K *
Transform maintenance operations by leading a skilled team, driving preventive strategies, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Collaborate with production to enhance equipment reliability a...
1 week ago
$100K - $130K *
Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing facility maintenance, driving initiatives, managing projects, and ensuring optimal equipment performance while fostering a culture of safety and effi...
5 days ago
Fleet and Facility Maintenance Director
$88K - $105K *
Lead operations to ensure facility maintenance, safety, and compliance. Oversee staff, manage budgets, and coordinate with vendors to enhance efficiency and performance across all departments, ensurin...
Reposted 2 days ago
Director, Capital Delivery Construction
$120K - $145K *
Elevate your career by managing large-scale construction projects, overseeing teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Drive project success from planning to closeout while fostering a culture...
1 week ago
Maintenance & Facilities Manager
$80K - $95K *
Lead and inspire a maintenance team to ensure optimal facility operations, drive continuous improvement, and enhance equipment reliability while managing budgets and strategic initiatives for a safe a...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Elevate plant operations by ensuring safety and reliability in maintenance. Lead a dynamic team, drive continuous improvements, and implement efficient maintenance strategies to enhance productivity a...
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$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by managing maintenance operations, ensuring safety compliance, and fostering collaboration across teams. Lead a skilled group to optimize aircraft maintenance processes and enhanc...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in optimizing maintenance operations across production facilities while mentoring technicians, improving efficiency, and ensuring safety standards are met. Manage budgets and resources...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Engineering and Maintenance Manager
$130K *
Join a team that's focused on driving manufacturing excellence and optimizing engineering projects and maintenance activities. Manage facility operations to ensure compliance and efficiency within an...
4 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive excellence in aviation maintenance project management, ensuring timely delivery and high customer satisfaction. Collaborate across departments to manage budgets, schedules, and communications, w...
6 days ago
Maintenance & Facilities Manager
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of maintenance and facilities management by leading a team to enhance equipment reliability, safety, and productivity while driving continuous improvement and strategic planning for a...
1 week ago
$129K - $152K *
Transform maintenance operations by leading a skilled team, driving efficiency, and ensuring safety compliance. Your expertise will enhance facility performance and foster continuous improvement in a...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Deliver strategic oversight on large-scale construction projects, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence while advising on technical and financial aspects throughout the construction...
1 week ago
$125K - $150K *
Unlock the potential of large-scale construction projects as a key advisor, overseeing complex operations and ensuring client satisfaction while driving business development and maintaining safety and...
1 week ago
Preventive and Reliability Maintenance Coordinator
$80K - $95K *
Shape a world-class asset reliability strategy by leading proactive maintenance initiatives and integrating advanced technologies to enhance equipment safety, availability, and performance across a he...
Reposted 4 days 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.