Because of the larger scale and complex utilization of commercial facilities, facilities jobs demand a higher level of expertise and more sophisticated resources. Recent technology provides tools for facilities management tasks, such as software, databases and digital monitoring systems. For a facility that houses employees, managers must ensure that the building is consistently powered, air conditioned, lighted and cleaned in order to provide a conducive work environment for the staff. Facilities management supervisors are also responsible for safety contingencies (i.e. exit plans in case of emergency) as well as securing the company from physical and digital trespassers.

Storage facilities – such as warehouses – require additional measures for efficient implementation. Storage facility managers work with supply chain engineers and on-site storage facilities supervisors in order to retain the integrity of stored products and the proper distribution of supplies and materials. In this way, facilities management jobs encompass interdisciplinary skills and training in order to integrate personnel, technology and geography into a streamlined asset to the company.