Job description template

Facilities Manager Job Description Template

A copy-ready facilities manager job description with responsibilities, qualifications, skills and pay guidance: customize it for your company in minutes.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How to use this template

Copy the template below, replace the bracketed fields and tailor duties to your workplace. For pay, national BLS data shows facilities managers earn a median of $106,660 ($51.28/hour); the middle 50% earn $82,020–$138,870.

Job title

Facilities Manager

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable facilities manager to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will oversee building maintenance, manage contractors and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee building maintenance
  • Manage contractors
  • Plan budgets
  • Ensure code compliance
  • Manage energy use
  • Plan renovations and space
  • Lead emergency response
  • Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Working knowledge of building systems and maintenance planning
  • Problem-solving and leadership
  • [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

  • Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
  • Facility Management Professional (FMP)
  • Certified Energy Manager
  • Experience with CMMS software

Skills

  • Budgeting
  • Contractor management
  • Code compliance
  • Energy management
  • Communication
  • Calm under pressure

Work environment and schedule

Facilities managers work in offices, mechanical rooms, roofs and grounds of buildings and campuses. Full time, with on-call duty for building emergencies.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Tips for a facilities manager job posting that attracts applicants

  • Use the title candidates search for. “Facilities Manager” is the clearest; alternates include Facility Manager, Building Manager, Facilities Director.
  • Show the pay range. Postings with pay get more qualified applicants, and a growing number of states and cities require pay ranges in job postings.
  • Separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. Long requirement lists discourage qualified candidates, especially career changers.
  • Describe a real day. Borrow from our day in the life of a facilities manager so applicants self-select accurately.
  • Mention training. Highlighting structured onboarding: such as Facilities Manager training: widens your applicant pool.

Next steps

Screen and interview with our Facilities Manager hiring guide, then onboard with the 30-60-90 day plan.

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