Facility Operation and Maintenance Managers
(NOC 0714)
in All ManagementFacility operation managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of commercial, transportation and recreational facilities and the included real estate. Facility operation managers work for a wide range of businesses like 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 work for a wide range of organizations like 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 businesses.
Job Outlook
Average
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Compared to: All Management
The employment outlook over the next few years for this occupational group is “average”, which indicates the chances of a qualified individual finding work is comparable to the average for all occupations in Nova Scotia. This is a fairly large occupation in Nova Scotia so job opportunities occur fairly regularly. The number employed in this occupation is expected to remain largely the same over the next few years. With a large percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are expected to be a key contributor to employment opportunities over the coming years. Facility Operation and Maintenance Managers most commonly work full-time hours.
The median employment income for 73% of Facility Operation and Maintenance Managers who worked full-time, year-round in 2015 was $64,331. Across all occupations in Nova Scotia, 59% of those who worked full-time year round had a median employment income of $43,600.
(Source: 2016 Census)
Hourly Pay
$28.85
Minimum$36.50
Median$43.59
MaximumAnnual Pay
$15,007
Minimum$55,859
Median$102,057
MaximumCompared to: All Management
Hourly Pay
$16.70
Minimum$45.17
Median$58.17
MaximumAnnual Pay
$10,632
Minimum$55,002
Median$124,014
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
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 work for a wide range of businesses like 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 work for a wide range of organizations like 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 businesses.
Job duties
Facility operation managers:
- Manage the operations of facilities and the included real estate.
- Oversee the leasing of space in the facility and the development of marketing strategies.
- Manage administrative services like signage, cleaning, maintenance, parking, safety inspections, security and snow removal.
- Manage construction projects to modify commercial, transportation and recreational facilities and real estate.
- Oversee the installation, maintenance and repair of infrastructure like machinery, equipment and electrical and mechanical systems.
- Manage the facility's operations budget.
- Prepare reports and statistics related to areas of responsibility.
- Hire and oversee training and supervision of staff.
Maintenance managers:
- Direct the maintenance and repair of an organization's machinery, equipment and electrical and mechanical systems.
- Develop and implement schedules and procedures for safety inspections and maintenance programs.
- Coordinate cleaning, snow removal and landscaping operations.
- Manage contracts for supplies and services.
- Manage a facility's maintenance budget.
- Hire and oversee training and supervision of staff.
Sample job titles
- airport manager
- building maintenance manager
- convention centre manager
- director of maintenance
- facility operations manager
- maintenance manager
- property manager
- recreation facility manager
- shopping centre manager
- warehouse manager
Skills
You need excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiating skills along with confidence and initiative. Common sense and mathematical skills are important. You must be willing to accept new ideas, take risks, and make careful decisions. You need good written and spoken communication skills and you must be able to establish working relationships with a variety of people. Familiarity with computers would be helpful.
Job requirements
- Facility operation managers need a college or university program in business administration or in a subject related to facility operation and maintenance or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience in administration or maintenance.
- Maintenance managers need a college or university program in electrical or mechanical engineering or in another subject related to building maintenance or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience in building maintenance.
Other considerations
Several years of supervisory experience in facility operations or maintenance are usually required.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Management
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
Annapolis Valley
North Shore
Cape Breton
Southern
Compared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Transportation and warehousing
Real estate and rental and leasing
Public administration
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
What is the age of Employment?
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
65+
15-24
Compared to: All Management
45-54
35-44
55-64
25-34
65+
Top levels of education
College Diploma
$67,087 median annual incomeHigh school
$52,957 median annual incomeBachelor
$57,571 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$58,200 median annual incomeLess than high school
$28,229 median annual incomeCompared to: All Management
Bachelor
$71,875 median annual incomeHigh school
$42,294 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$50,256 median annual incomeMaster
$93,261 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$44,396 median annual incomeEducation & training
Business Administration and Management
College, Trades, or University ProgramThese programs prepare students to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. They include courses in management theory, human resources management and behaviour, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
Institutions providing this program
Lower Sackville, NS
Halifax, NS
Wolfville, NS
Sydney, NS
Truro, NS
Stellarton, NS
Port Hawkesbury, NS
Business/Commerce
College, Trades, or University ProgramThese programs focus on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and non-profit public and private institutions and agencies. They prepare students to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings.
Institutions providing this program
Engineering - General
University ProgramThese programs prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce.
Institutions providing this program
Wolfville, NS
Sydney, NS
Truro, NS
Mechanical Engineering
University ProgramThese programs prepare students to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment, stationary power units and appliances, engines, self-propelled vehicles, housings and containers, hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement, and the integration of computers and remote control with operating systems.
Institutions providing this program
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
College or Trades ProgramThese programs prepare students to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in the design and development phases of a wide variety of projects involving mechanical systems. They include courses in principles of mechanics, applications to specific engineering systems, design testing procedures, prototype and operational testing and inspection procedures, manufacturing system-testing procedures, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.
Institutions providing this program
Operations Management and Supervision
College or University ProgramThese programs prepare students to manage and direct the physical and/or technical functions of a firm or organization, particularly those relating to development, production, and manufacturing. They include courses in principles of general management, manufacturing and production systems, plant management, equipment maintenance management, production control, industrial labour relations and skilled trades supervision, strategic manufacturing policy, systems analysis, productivity analysis and cost control, and materials planning.
Institutions providing this program
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