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 *
Transform operations by leading plant engineering initiatives, managing budgets, and enhancing facility performance. Collaborate with teams to drive safety, productivity, and process improvements whil...
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$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in strategic facilities management and capital projects. Leverage your expertise to enhance operational excellence, drive maintenance standards, and safeguard asset value across a dive...
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$80K - $95K *
Optimize facility operations by applying engineering principles to enhance maintenance strategies, manage critical systems, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure operational readiness...
1 week ago
Plant Maintenance and Reliability Manager
$95K - $115K *
Drive operational excellence and empower a skilled maintenance team to achieve world-class reliability metrics while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement across the organization...
Reposted 6 days ago
Plant Maintenance and Reliability Manager
$95K - $115K *
Champion operational excellence by leading a skilled maintenance team to enhance reliability, minimize downtime, and increase efficiency across manufacturing operations while implementing Lean princip...
Reposted 6 days ago
$94K - $110K *
Champion plant engineering excellence by leading maintenance operations, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment...
5 days ago
Superintendent of Power & Mechanical Maintenance
$184K - $278K *
Help us oversee comprehensive maintenance programs for heavy industrial power systems, leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure operational safety and efficiency while managing emergency responses, b...
4 weeks ago
$122K - $149K *
Lead the charge in overseeing operations for inspection, maintenance, and repair of facilities. Coordinate resources and personnel to ensure compliance with regulations while fostering a safe and effi...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role leading warehouse operations, ensuring efficient inventory management and distribution in a fast-paced environment while supervising a talented team to achieve ope...
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Director, Maintenance Reliability & Work Management
$135K - $200K *
Lead a team that drives enterprise maintenance work management strategy, enhancing asset reliability and operational efficiency across multiple manufacturing sites through collaboration and continuous...
1 week ago
Manager, Preventative Maintenance
$90K - $110K *
Champion the Preventative Maintenance department by leading daily operations, ensuring contract compliance, and driving revenue growth. Oversee budgeting, team management, and strategic planning to ac...
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MANAGER OF VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
$91K *
Lead the charge in overseeing vehicle maintenance operations, ensuring efficient repair and safety compliance while managing skilled trades personnel and optimizing departmental procedures for enhance...
1 week ago
$102K - $118K *
Lead a dynamic team to manage day-to-day maintenance operations for a transit fleet, ensuring compliance with safety standards and contractual obligations while optimizing budget and performance outco...
5 days ago
$108K - $124K *
Lead the maintenance operations for a transit bus fleet, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and effective budget management while overseeing a team of technicians and maintaining high se...
1 week ago
$62K - $99K *
Advance maintenance operations by leading a skilled team, optimizing equipment, and enhancing safety protocols to ensure high availability and reliability of plant machinery and processes. Drive initi...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$79K - $98K *
Shape the future of aviation projects by managing timelines, resources, and quality standards to ensure successful completion while enhancing customer relations and internal communications. Drive effi...
Reposted 5 days ago
$94K - $118K *
Join a dynamic team overseeing maintenance operations, driving reliability and efficiency. Lead a skilled workforce, manage budgets, and implement strategic initiatives to enhance plant performance an...
5 days ago
Director, Aviation Maintenance Training
$80K - $95K *
Join us to lead the Aviation Maintenance Training program, enhancing outreach, marketing, and educational funding while collaborating with students and industry partners to drive enrollment and progra...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $105K *
Elevate your career by overseeing maintenance operations, ensuring efficient service and repair of transit equipment. Lead a dedicated team, manage budgets, and foster strong relationships with stakeh...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in optimizing maintenance operations, ensuring equipment reliability and safety while managing a skilled team. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to meet production goals and enh...
1 week ago
Vice President of Integrated Facilities Maintenance
$150K - $180K *
Elevate operational excellence by leading integrated facilities maintenance and HVAC services across multiple locations, driving customer satisfaction and profitable growth through strategic oversight...
1 week ago
Vice President of Integrated Facilities Maintenance
$150K - $180K *
Transform integrated facilities maintenance operations by leading diverse teams, enhancing service delivery, and driving customer satisfaction. Leverage HVAC expertise to foster growth and operational...
1 week ago
Vice President of Integrated Facilities Maintenance
$150K - $180K *
Transform integrated facilities maintenance operations by leading multi-site HVAC services, enhancing customer satisfaction, and driving profitable growth through strategic oversight and high-performi...
1 week ago
$71K - $104K *
Drive operational excellence by overseeing maintenance activities, managing budgets, and ensuring safety. Collaborate with teams to enhance production efficiency and foster a culture of continuous imp...
1 week ago
$90K - $110K *
Lead maintenance operations to enhance equipment reliability and team performance. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring safety and compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environme...
2 weeks 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.