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.
Project Manager (Civil Construction)
$95K - $140K *
Manage diverse construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with teams, negotiate contracts, and uphold safety standards while fostering positive relationships wit...
1 week ago
Project Manager (Civil Construction)
$95K - $140K *
Lead the charge in managing diverse civil construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering teamwork and maintaining safety standards across all operations...
1 week ago
Project Manager (Civil Construction)
$95K - $140K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of civil construction by managing diverse projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while leading a skilled team and fostering strong relationships...
1 week ago
Project Manager (Civil Construction)
$95K - $140K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee diverse construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering collaboration and maintaining safety standards across all operations...
1 week ago
Director, Facilities, EHS, & Site Services
$125K - $150K *
Lead the charge in overseeing facility operations, EHS compliance, and capital projects to enhance a multi-building campus, driving operational excellence and a customer-focused culture while ensuring...
Reposted 1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Champion project profitability and execution by leading teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring quality standards. Drive business development and oversee project management from inception t...
4 days ago
$125K - $150K *
Reimagine quality management in energy infrastructure projects. Lead the development and execution of quality systems, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement across large-scale EPC pro...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Oversee maintenance and EHS activities to ensure reliability, safety, and compliance. Lead teams to foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, while managing budgets, equipment upg...
Reposted 6 days ago
$105K - $115K *
Drive operational excellence by leading skilled trade teams in a dynamic environment. Oversee facility and lab support, while ensuring efficient resolution of service issues and seamless coordination...
4 weeks ago
Maintenance and Outage Service Manager
$100K - $120K *
Empower our team by managing and selling industrial maintenance services. You'll develop client relationships, oversee project execution, and ensure safety and quality while coordinating with union re...
1 week ago
Safety & Training Manager - Maintenance (Stamford)
$85K - $95K *
Grow your career with an impactful role in training and safety management, developing maintenance training programs and promoting safety initiatives across the organization, while collaborating with t...
Reposted 1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in optimizing maintenance operations by validating priorities, monitoring equipment status, and ensuring effective logistics coordination to enhance productivity and safety in a dynami...
1 week ago
Manager, T&D Construction & Maintenance Resources
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in overseeing construction and maintenance teams, ensuring safe and timely delivery of electric infrastructure projects while fostering a culture of safety, trust, and innovation acros...
1 week ago
$86K - $105K *
Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining excellence in facility operations. Oversee maintenance tasks, ensure compliance with safety codes, and support team members while enhancing the overall func...
4 days ago
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor
$76K - $116K *
Lead the charge in supervising aircraft maintenance operations, ensuring safety and efficiency while managing staff, workloads, and resources. Drive improvements and uphold compliance with FAA and OSH...
Today
$95K - $131K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing production processes and inventory management. This role involves coordinating schedules, overseeing procurement, and implementing efficiency improvements to...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Maintenance Planning Supervisor
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by leading a dynamic maintenance planning team, optimizing processes, and ensuring best practices in scheduling, sourcing, and contractor management to enhance operational efficien...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of electrical safety by leading risk management initiatives, ensuring compliance, and providing expert guidance to project teams. Drive safety training and audits while fostering a cu...
5 days ago
Technical Director, Program Management
$175K - $230K *
Shape the future of transportation infrastructure by leading multidisciplinary teams in program management. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance performance, and ensure successful delivery of complex...
4 days ago
$115K - $170K *
Drive EHS excellence by leading teams in risk assessments, audits, and training. Foster a culture of safety and compliance while analyzing data to enhance processes and solve complex environmental cha...
1 week ago
Team Lead, Flight Coordination
$80K - $95K *
Empower our Flight Coordination team by providing operational leadership, ensuring safety and efficiency in aircraft management, and enhancing client experiences in a dynamic 24/7 environment. Join us...
Yesterday
Maintenance Supervisor II - Seal Beach
$80K - $94K *
Shape the future of maintenance operations by leading a dedicated team in a multi-family military community. Oversee repairs, ensure safety, and deliver exceptional service while managing budgets and...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock your potential by managing multiple electrical construction projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and within budget while leading a team to drive growth and profitability throu...
Reposted yesterday
$120K - $149K *
Advance maintenance operations by overseeing effective team execution, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving continuous improvement within a fast-paced mining environment. Embrace cha...
Reposted 4 days ago
Assistant Director of Engineering
$80K - $95K *
Contribute to the success of a premier hotel by overseeing engineering operations, managing budgets, and ensuring exceptional service. Lead a dedicated team while maintaining facility standards and en...
6 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.