# Tasks & work activities — facilities manager Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 11-3013.00 (Facilities Managers). ## Task statements - **[Core]** Acquire, distribute and store supplies. - **[Core]** Conduct classes to teach procedures to staff. - **[Core]** Dispose of, or oversee the disposal of, surplus or unclaimed property. - **[Core]** Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained. - **[Core]** Oversee construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations. - **[Core]** Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems. - **[Core]** Participate in architectural and engineering planning and design, including space and installation management. - **[Core]** Plan, administer, and control budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies. - **[Core]** Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency. - **[Core]** Set goals and deadlines for the department. - **[Supplemental]** Manage leasing of facility space. ## Detailed work activities - Allocate physical resources within organizations. - Conduct employee training programs. - Develop organizational goals or objectives. - Direct facility maintenance or repair activities. - Manage construction activities. - Manage inventories of products or organizational resources. - Monitor facilities or operational systems. - Plan facility layouts or designs. - Prepare operational budgets. - Prepare operational progress or status reports. - Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.