In a typical work setting, administrative services and facilities managers:

Interpersonal Relationships

• Constantly interact with the people they supervise and with contractors who provide services to the organization.
• Work as part of a team with different groups of people.
• Are responsible for the work outcomes and results of other workers.
• Are responsible for the health and safety of the people they supervise.
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• Are often placed in conflict situations. This may happen when firing employees or when negotiating contracts. Employees may be rude or upset.
• Communicate daily by phone and e-mail.
• Write letters and memos weekly.

Physical Work Conditions

• Often work indoors.
• May share an office with others.

Work Performance

• Must be exact and careful in completing their tasks. Errors could cost the company money.
• Meet strict deadlines daily.
• Repeat the same tasks over and over, such as scheduling hours and preparing reports.
• Make most decisions without consulting a supervisor first. These decisions can greatly affect their company's reputation.
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• Set most of their daily priorities and goals without talking to a supervisor first.

Hours/Travel

• Generally work 40 hours per week.
• May work overtime to meet deadlines.
• May be called in on weekends to handle problems.