Mid-Level

Facilities Operations Specialist (Facilities Ops Specialist)

The facilities technical expert — handling facilities operations with specialized knowledge and skills.

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What it's like

What it's like to be a Facilities Operations Specialist (Facilities Ops Specialist)

As Facilities Operations Specialist, you handle facilities operations work that requires specialized expertise. You troubleshoot building systems, manage specific facilities functions, coordinate with vendors, and ensure facilities meet operational requirements.

Your days involve hands-on work and coordination. You might troubleshoot HVAC issues, coordinate maintenance, manage specific building systems, work with vendors, and ensure facilities operate properly. You apply specialized knowledge to keep facilities running.

The hardest part is managing the breadth of issues that require your expertise. Facilities Operations Specialists who thrive have strong technical knowledge, prioritize effectively, and build good vendor relationships.

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Technical focusBuilding complexityVendor coordinationAutonomy levelTeam support
Facilities Operations Specialist roles vary by technical focus and building complexity. Some specialize in specific systems; others are broad generalists. Building complexity affects required expertise. Vendor coordination responsibilities vary. Autonomy levels differ.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Facilities Operations Specialist (Facilities Ops Specialist)s (SOC 11-3013.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$63K–$173K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
141K
U.S. Employment
+3.8%
10yr Growth
13K
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How this category is changing

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BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

SpeakingMonitoringReading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingManagement of Personnel ResourcesComplex Problem Solving
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
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