Facilities Managers
Facilities managers plan and oversee the day-to-day operations of buildings and grounds for organizations. They handle maintenance schedules, budget management, safety compliance, and coordinate with contractors and staff. Facilities managers work in office buildings, hospitals, universities, factories, and other institutional or corporate settings.
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A day in the work
A facilities manager might spend the morning reviewing maintenance requests and meeting with contractors about HVAC repairs. The afternoon could involve inspecting building systems, updating preventive maintenance records, and resolving a plumbing issue on the third floor. The manager tracks expenses, ensures compliance with building codes, and coordinates with department heads about facility needs throughout the week.
Who this work suits
Holland code ECR. Enterprising work is leading, persuading and making decisions. Aptly’s interest assessment scores you on the same six scales.
You tend to be organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing budgets and schedules. You enjoy solving practical problems, overseeing operations, and working within established procedures and regulations. You're suited to this work if you prefer hands-on coordination of systems and people over creative or open-ended tasks.
What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most people in this occupation hold an associate degree.
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
Who is hiring
Openings right now
- MWR Facility Operations Assistant (Duty Manager) · Commander, Navy Installations Command · El Centro, California · $44824–$44824
- Facility Program Manager- Anticoagulation · Veterans Health Administration · Phoenix, Arizona · $157188–$197755
- Pharmacist (Facility Program Manager) · Veterans Health Administration · Honolulu, Hawaii · $178949–$228000
- Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist (Facility Manager) · Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Seatac, Washington · $100602–$155521
- Pharmacist (Facility Program Manager) · Veterans Health Administration · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) · Remote · $141416–$183843
- FACILITIES MANAGER · Defense Health Agency · Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland · $102415–$133142
- GOLF FACILITY MANAGER · Air Force Special Operations Command · Cannon AFB, New Mexico · $67970–$88356
- Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist (Facility Manager) · Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Jonesville, Virginia · $89508–$138370
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Pay by state
| State | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $111,550 | $139,990 | $164,560 | 2,790 |
| New York | $100,510 | $131,350 | $170,100 | 9,580 |
| Delaware | $107,620 | $129,260 | $166,000 | 240 |
| New Jersey | $98,480 | $124,110 | $158,500 | 5,690 |
| Massachusetts | $99,100 | $124,100 | $159,980 | 6,070 |
| Colorado | $98,560 | $122,510 | $151,930 | 2,150 |
| Alabama | $99,440 | $121,010 | $144,990 | 940 |
| California | $85,870 | $118,620 | $157,810 | 20,550 |
| Kansas | $94,380 | $117,270 | $141,620 | 1,080 |
| Virginia | $91,820 | $116,540 | $153,570 | 2,950 |
| District of Columbia | $86,970 | $115,770 | $144,990 | 930 |
| Georgia | $90,910 | $114,360 | $147,830 | 2,670 |
All 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico
Certifications people in this field hold
- QRO - Certification for Municipal Solid Waste Combustion Facilities Operator - Combustion System Operator (QRO) — American Society of Mechanical Engineers International
Training
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O*NET-SOC 11-3013.00 · O*NET OnLine. Pay: BLS OEWS May 2025, annual, U.S. Employment counts are national.