Property, Facilities & Building Operations
Career Catalog
Property, Facilities & Building Operations
Keep buildings, housing and workplaces safe, efficient, comfortable and ready for the people who use them
These careers coordinate the people, systems, services and plans that keep buildings operating. You might handle work orders, inspect facilities, support residents or tenants, plan maintenance, monitor energy, manage vendors, lead a facilities team or protect the continuous operation of a data center. Some roles are hands-on; others emphasize coordination, compliance, planning or management.
How to explore this category
- Explore facilities operations, building maintenance or building systems if solving day-to-day building needs interests you
- Explore commercial, residential, apartment or community management if working with occupants, budgets and property services appeals to you
- Explore workplace, facilities or maintenance planning if you enjoy organizing space, projects, assets and future needs
- Explore energy, sustainability, safety or compliance if measurement, requirements and building performance fit your strengths
- Explore supervision, superintendent or critical-facilities work if you want greater responsibility for people and continuous operations
What is an apprenticeship
An apprenticeship is a paid job where you learn from experienced workers and take related classes. In a Registered Apprenticeship, training follows an approved plan and pay usually increases as skills grow. Not every career in this category uses apprenticeship, so ask the employer or program sponsor exactly how the training works and what credential it provides.
