Overview
Facility operation managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of commercial, transportation and recreational facilities and the included real estate. Facility operation managers are employed by a wide range of establishments, such as airports, harbours, canals, shopping centres, convention centres, warehouses and recreational facilities. Maintenance managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the maintenance department within commercial, industrial, institutional, recreational and other facilities. Maintenance managers are employed by a wide range of establishments, such as office buildings, shopping centres, airports, harbours, warehouses, grain terminals, universities, schools and sports facilities, and by the maintenance and mechanical engineering departments of manufacturing and other industrial establishments.
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.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$52,557
$91,245
$143,614
Job openings
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Strong job outlook
British Columbia
3,832expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
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.
Several years of supervisory experience in facility operations or maintenance are usually required.
Certification requirements
Work Experience
Work experience recommended
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
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