What it pays
Government survey numbers — not estimates, not ads.
Half of all Facilities Managers in the U.S. earn more than $106,660 a year — the middle 80% land between $64,480 and $176,120. About 156,180 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Facilities Managers”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Managers earn about ₹50,473 a month on average — around ₹6.1 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$106,660typical pay / year
156,180people in this work
$176,120+top 10% earn
₹6.1 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Protecting1
Oversee security and access control
+Confirm perimeter camera feeds and turnstile reader logs for tonight’s match, escalate any offline devices to…
Oversee security and access control
+Confirm perimeter camera feeds and turnstile reader logs for tonight’s match, escalate any offline devices to security techs, publish revised access lists for contractors and VIPs to the control room by 16:00, and run a pre-entry gate sweep at 18:00.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OutlookESCOjob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Move1
Plan space and workplace arrangements
+Lay out vendor stalls, media positions and crew work zones on the event floor plan, reserve staging areas for…
Plan space and workplace arrangements
+Lay out vendor stalls, media positions and crew work zones on the event floor plan, reserve staging areas for the broadcast truck and emergency lanes, and circulate the seating-adjustment draft to the head of events and facilities by Wednesday noon.
The tools that do the workAutodesk AutoCADjob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Sending & sharing1
Acquire, distribute and store supplies.
+Audit storeroom stock for consumables and first aid kits, place orders to replenish low items with preferred…
Acquire, distribute and store supplies.
+Audit storeroom stock for consumables and first aid kits, place orders to replenish low items with preferred suppliers, log incoming pallets to the storeroom ledger, and schedule weekly delivery checks with the warehouse lead.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
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Fixing1
Develop and implement maintenance schedules
+Draft a quarterly maintenance calendar covering pitch care, HVAC, lighting and plumbing, assign recurring…
Develop and implement maintenance schedules
+Draft a quarterly maintenance calendar covering pitch care, HVAC, lighting and plumbing, assign recurring tasks to the maintenance team with target completion dates, and send the schedule to operations and facilities managers for sign-off by Friday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Projectjob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work16
Set goals and deadlines for the department.
+Set department quarterly goals and assign deadlines: produce a preventive maintenance schedule, reduce…
Set goals and deadlines for the department.
+Set department quarterly goals and assign deadlines: produce a preventive maintenance schedule, reduce cleaning overtime by 15% by August 1, and cut average complaint response time to under 24 hours; email the plan to Operations, Facilities, and the GM by Friday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookO*NET
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Conduct classes to teach procedures to staff.
+Schedule and run three staff procedure classes next month: cover emergency evacuation, cleaning protocols,…
Conduct classes to teach procedures to staff.
+Schedule and run three staff procedure classes next month: cover emergency evacuation, cleaning protocols, and guest complaint handling; prepare lesson handouts, book the training room, and register all full-time and seasonal staff by next Wednesday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookO*NET
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Dispose of, or oversee the disposal of, surplus or unclaimed property.
+Compile and approve inventory of surplus and unclaimed items, publish the disposal list, arrange secure…
Dispose of, or oversee the disposal of, surplus or unclaimed property.
+Compile and approve inventory of surplus and unclaimed items, publish the disposal list, arrange secure removal or auction, and notify lost-and-found claimants and Procurement by the end of the month; document receipts for audit.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookO*NET
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Manage leasing of facility space.
+Prepare a leasing plan for the available premium and general-use facility spaces: draft rental terms,…
Manage leasing of facility space.
+Prepare a leasing plan for the available premium and general-use facility spaces: draft rental terms, proposed rates, minimum lead times, and maintenance responsibilities, then deliver the package to Commercial Leasing and the CFO by Tuesday next week.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookO*NET
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Ensure buildings meet health and safety standards
+Audit all public and back-of-house areas against health and safety checklist, schedule corrective work with…
Ensure buildings meet health and safety standards
+Audit all public and back-of-house areas against health and safety checklist, schedule corrective work with Facilities and Cleaning, ensure fire system and first-aid stations pass inspection, and submit compliance report to Safety Officer within five business days.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlookjob descriptions
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Manage vendor and contractor relationships
+Review current vendor and contractor performance, update scopes and KPIs for cleaning, security, and…
Manage vendor and contractor relationships
+Review current vendor and contractor performance, update scopes and KPIs for cleaning, security, and catering, issue revised engagement terms, and schedule quarterly review meetings with Procurement and lead vendors by the 15th.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlookjob descriptions
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Monitor and evaluate service provider performance
+Review last month’s vendor site inspections, compile a scorecard of cleaning, security and maintenance…
Monitor and evaluate service provider performance
+Review last month’s vendor site inspections, compile a scorecard of cleaning, security and maintenance failures against the contract KPIs, highlight any repeat breaches, and send the findings with recommended sanctions to Martina in procurement and to Tom, operations director, by Tuesday.
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Prioritize operational tasks and respond to issues
+Scan the live incident log, rank outstanding faults by safety impact and crowd disruption, allocate immediate…
Prioritize operational tasks and respond to issues
+Scan the live incident log, rank outstanding faults by safety impact and crowd disruption, allocate immediate actions to the on-site leads with owners and ETA, and notify Claire, stadium duty manager, of anything needing escalation this shift.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Exceljob descriptions
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Create strategic management systems for infrastructure
+Draft a one-page lifecycle plan for electrical, HVAC and seating repairs that sets inspection frequency,…
Create strategic management systems for infrastructure
+Draft a one-page lifecycle plan for electrical, HVAC and seating repairs that sets inspection frequency, trigger thresholds, budget bands and vendor tiers, circulate it to James in engineering and to Sara, finance, for feedback before Friday.
The tools that do the workGoogle Docsjob descriptions
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Maintain detailed records of processes and contacts
+Update the asset and contact register with last inspection dates, warranties, preferred contractors and…
Maintain detailed records of processes and contacts
+Update the asset and contact register with last inspection dates, warranties, preferred contractors and on-call numbers, cross-check against the preventive schedule, and save the master record so duty managers can pull it for the next event.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptions
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Manage an organization's buildings, sites, and workplaces
+Inspect cleaning logs from the weekend fixtures, identify any missed turnaround zones or recurring complaint…
Manage an organization's buildings, sites, and workplaces
+Inspect cleaning logs from the weekend fixtures, identify any missed turnaround zones or recurring complaint hotspots, produce a corrective action list for the cleaning supervisor and set follow-up audit dates over the next four weeks.
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Oversee cleaning services
+Review building condition reports and occupancy plans, schedule planned maintenance windows for…
Oversee cleaning services
+Review building condition reports and occupancy plans, schedule planned maintenance windows for low-attendance days, confirm contractor availability and circulate the maintenance timetable to security, concessions and event planning teams.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft OutlookWikipedia
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Manage catering services
+Confirm catering for the next two matchdays, lock menu and headcount with Oak & Ivy Catering, require…
Manage catering services
+Confirm catering for the next two matchdays, lock menu and headcount with Oak & Ivy Catering, require allergen labels and two vegetarian options, set delivery windows for concourse kitchens two hours before kick-off, and send the final invoice to finance by Thursday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookWikipedia
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Assist with minor repairs
+Compile this weekend’s minor repairs list from the east stand inspection, assign priority to loose rail and…
Assist with minor repairs
+Compile this weekend’s minor repairs list from the east stand inspection, assign priority to loose rail and three seat bolts, book the in-house maintenance team for Saturday morning, and notify the match-day manager of any seats taken out of service.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ProjectESCO
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Serve as a contact person for residents
+Act as resident liaison for the season: publish my contact details to the residents’ noticeboard, collect and…
Serve as a contact person for residents
+Act as resident liaison for the season: publish my contact details to the residents’ noticeboard, collect and log any noise or access complaints this week, escalate unresolved safety concerns to Claire in facilities by Friday, and confirm weekly office hours.
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Examine the conditions of buildings
+Walk the north and south stands before Monday’s training session, record any cracked tiles, blocked drains or…
Examine the conditions of buildings
+Walk the north and south stands before Monday’s training session, record any cracked tiles, blocked drains or lighting failures, photograph each fault, produce a one-page defect summary and send it to Graham in facilities with remediation deadlines.
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