Facilities Managers
SOC Code: 11-3013 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Facilities Managers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $89,482 | $122,179 | $154,856 | $187,554 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $85,634 | $116,626 | $147,638 | $178,630 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $85,675 | $116,563 | $147,472 | $178,360 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $87,693 | $115,606 | $143,520 | $171,434 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $98,280 | $121,410 | $144,539 | $167,669 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $95,222 | $118,269 | $141,294 | $164,341 |
| Gainesville, GA | $67,954 | $99,778 | $131,602 | $163,426 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $88,525 | $112,736 | $136,968 | $161,179 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $87,963 | $111,904 | $135,845 | $159,786 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $76,544 | $103,355 | $130,187 | $156,998 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 3.9 | |
| Monitoring | 3.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 | |
| Active Listening | 3.8 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.8 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.6 | |
| Coordination | 3.6 | |
| Management of Personnel Resources | 3.5 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.5 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.4 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.4 |
| Administration and Management | 4.2 |
| English Language | 3.8 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.5 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 3.4 |
| Mechanical | 3.4 |
| Building and Construction | 3.3 |
| Administrative | 3.3 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 57.3% |
| High school diploma | 14.6% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 11.3% |
| Some college | 9.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.1% |
Typical Tasks
- Acquire, distribute and store supplies.
- Conduct classes to teach procedures to staff.
- Dispose of, or oversee the disposal of, surplus or unclaimed property.
- Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained.
- Oversee construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations.
- Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems.
- Participate in architectural and engineering planning and design, including space and installation management.
- Plan, administer, and control budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Acrobat Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk Revit Google Docs Google Workspace software Intuit QuickBooks Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft Visio Microsoft Word
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