O*NET-SOC 11-3013.00

Facilities Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Speaking2.A.1.d3.8808/2024
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.7508/2024
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.7508/2024
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.7508/2024
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.7508/2024
Coordination2.B.1.b3.6208/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.7508/2024
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.7508/2024
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.7508/2024
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.7508/2024
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.23.7508/2024
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.6208/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained.Core9508/2024
Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems.Core9508/2024
Oversee construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations.Core9408/2024
Plan, administer, and control budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies.Core9408/2024
Participate in architectural and engineering planning and design, including space and installation management.Core9408/2024

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Enterprising5.5411/2023
Conventional5.4111/2023
Realistic3.9311/2023
Social3.5911/2023
Investigative2.5211/2023
Artistic1.6411/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.