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Overview
Facilities managers plan and run building administration, maintenance, safety routines, cleaning, utilities and space use so workplaces and properties function day to day.
In job descriptions, look for contractor supervision, building maintenance, fire safety, security procedures, cleaning services, utility infrastructure, space planning and operational budgets.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Facilities manager work connects building users, contractors and property systems. Typical responsibility covers planned maintenance, cleaning, utilities, access routines, fire-safety checks, room use and follow-up of service issues.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes maintenance planning, contractor coordination, building services, space management, safety procedures, security routines and budget tracking. Larger sites may need knowledge of helpdesk flows, inspections and service-level agreements.
Salary context
Pay discussions usually turn on the size of the property portfolio, emergency responsibility, contract value, budget control and whether the role manages technicians, reception, cleaning or security teams.
Career paths
Experience can grow from property services, maintenance coordination, office services, cleaning supervision or building administration. Later moves may lead toward property management, workplace services leadership or regional facilities responsibility.
Good to know
Read adverts for the assets covered: offices, public buildings, campuses, industrial sites or mixed properties. Check whether the role is mainly operational on site or focused on supplier governance and planning.
Editorial note
This guide gives editorial career context for facilities manager work. It is not official labour-market statistics or salary data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Facilities Managers
11-3013.00
Exact relationship
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
business service manager (1219.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/b42c5ed4-c6e4-4694-934f-96127719cc43 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 1219.1.1 |
| ISCO group | 1219 |
| Concept type | Occupation |