Occupational Profiles

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
 

Facility operation managers

• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of commercial, transportation and recreational facilities and the included real estate
• Oversee the leasing of space in the facility and the included real estate and the development of marketing strategies
• Plan, organize and direct administrative services such as signage, cleaning, maintenance, parking, safety inspections, security and snow removal
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate construction projects to modify commercial, transportation and recreational facilities and real estate
• Oversee the installation, maintenance and repair of real estate infrastructures including machinery, equipment and electrical and mechanical systems
• Plan and manage the facility's operations budget
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of reports and statistics related to areas of responsibility
• Hire and oversee training and supervision of staff.

Maintenance managers

• Direct the maintenance and repair of an establishment's machinery, equipment and electrical and mechanical systems
• Develop and implement schedules and procedures for safety inspections and preventive maintenance programs
• Coordinate cleaning, snow removal and landscaping operations
• Administer contracts for the provision of supplies and services
• Plan and manage a facility's maintenance budget
• Hire and oversee training and supervision of staff.

• Facility operation managers require completion of a college or university program in business administration or in a discipline related to facility operation and maintenance or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience in administration or maintenance.
• Maintenance managers require completion of a college or university program in electrical or mechanical engineering or in another discipline related to building maintenance or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience in building maintenance.
• Several years of supervisory experience in facility operations or maintenance are usually required.