A facility administrator is responsible for maintaining commercial or industrial buildings and the surrounding grounds. In this career, your responsibilities also include overseeing environmental maintenance and ensuring that all health and safety practices are in compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations. Your additional duties include operations management, maintenance, and security. You are expected to design proper work environments, negotiate lease terms, and ensure facility grounds and security meet standards set by the company or local authorities. You may also be in charge of overseeing equipment repair requests and preventative maintenance.