Assessment criteria — Facilities Systems Technician

Evaluation criteria 27

• 01Performs to standard: Supervise in-house services, such as laundries, maintenance and repair, dry cleaning, or valet services.

  O*NET task · observed · IM 4.42
  Rating frame (5-point BARS)

  5 · Exceeds

  — rating anchor pending —

  3 · Meets

  — rating anchor pending —

  1 · Below

  — rating anchor pending —

  Rating anchors are completed by the rater against observed behavior — leveled anchor text lands with the next source edition.

• 02Performs to standard: Select the most suitable cleaning materials for different types of linens, furniture, flooring, and surfaces.

  O*NET task · observed · IM 4.39
  Rating frame (5-point BARS)

  5 · Exceeds

  — rating anchor pending —

  3 · Meets

  — rating anchor pending —

  1 · Below

  — rating anchor pending —

  Rating anchors are completed by the rater against observed behavior — leveled anchor text lands with the next source edition.

• 03Performs to standard: Advise managers, desk clerks, or admitting personnel of rooms ready for occupancy.

  O*NET task · observed · IM 4.37
  Rating frame (5-point BARS)

  5 · Exceeds

  — rating anchor pending —

  3 · Meets

  — rating anchor pending —

  1 · Below

  — rating anchor pending —

  Rating anchors are completed by the rater against observed behavior — leveled anchor text lands with the next source edition.

• 04Performs to standard: Inspect work performed to ensure that it meets specifications and established standards.

  O*NET task · observed · IM 4.36
  Rating frame (5-point BARS)

  5 · Exceeds

  — rating anchor pending —

  3 · Meets

  — rating anchor pending —

  1 · Below

  — rating anchor pending —

  Rating anchors are completed by the rater against observed behavior — leveled anchor text lands with the next source edition.

• 05Performs to standard: Perform or assist with cleaning duties as necessary.

  O*NET task · observed · IM 4.35
  Rating frame (5-point BARS)

  5 · Exceeds

  — rating anchor pending —

  3 · Meets

  — rating anchor pending —

  1 · Below

  — rating anchor pending —

  Rating anchors are completed by the rater against observed behavior — leveled anchor text lands with the next source edition.

• 06Performs to standard: Plan and prepare employee work schedules.

  O*NET task · observed · IM 4.33
  Rating frame (5-point BARS)

  5 · Exceeds

  — rating anchor pending —

  3 · Meets

  — rating anchor pending —

  1 · Below

  — rating anchor pending —

  Rating anchors are completed by the rater against observed behavior — leveled anchor text lands with the next source edition.

• 07Performs to standard: Establish and implement operational standards and procedures for the departments supervised.

  O*NET task · observed · IM 4.29
  Rating frame (5-point BARS)

  5 · Exceeds

  — rating anchor pending —

  3 · Meets

  — rating anchor pending —

  1 · Below

  — rating anchor pending —

  Rating anchors are completed by the rater against observed behavior — leveled anchor text lands with the next source edition.

• 08Performs to standard: Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities to determine the type of work required.

  O*NET task · observed · IM 4.27
  Rating frame (5-point BARS)

  5 · Exceeds

  — rating anchor pending —

  3 · Meets

  — rating anchor pending —

  1 · Below

  — rating anchor pending —

  Rating anchors are completed by the rater against observed behavior — leveled anchor text lands with the next source edition.

• 09Performs to standard: Inventory stock to ensure that supplies and equipment are available in adequate amounts.

  O*NET task · observed · IM 4.24
  Rating frame (5-point BARS)

  5 · Exceeds

  — rating anchor pending —

  3 · Meets

  — rating anchor pending —

  1 · Below

  — rating anchor pending —

  Rating anchors are completed by the rater against observed behavior — leveled anchor text lands with the next source edition.

• 10Performs to standard: Issue supplies and equipment to workers.

  O*NET task · observed · IM 4.21
  Rating frame (5-point BARS)

  5 · Exceeds

  — rating anchor pending —

  3 · Meets

  — rating anchor pending —

  1 · Below

  — rating anchor pending —

  Rating anchors are completed by the rater against observed behavior — leveled anchor text lands with the next source edition.

• 11Performs to standard: Forecast necessary levels of staffing and stock at different times to facilitate effective scheduling and ordering.

  O*NET task · observed · IM 4.2
  Rating frame (5-point BARS)

  5 · Exceeds

  — rating anchor pending —

  3 · Meets

  — rating anchor pending —

  1 · Below

  — rating anchor pending —

  Rating anchors are completed by the rater against observed behavior — leveled anchor text lands with the next source edition.

• 12Performs to standard: Check and maintain equipment to ensure that it is in working order.

  O*NET task · observed · IM 4.18
  Rating frame (5-point BARS)

  5 · Exceeds

  — rating anchor pending —

  3 · Meets

  — rating anchor pending —

  1 · Below

  — rating anchor pending —

  Rating anchors are completed by the rater against observed behavior — leveled anchor text lands with the next source edition.

• 13Effectiveness at: Inspect buildings or grounds to determine condition.

  O*NET work activity · observed
  Rating frame (5-point BARS)

  5 · Exceeds

  — rating anchor pending —

  3 · Meets

  — rating anchor pending —

  1 · Below

  — rating anchor pending —

  Rating anchors are completed by the rater against observed behavior — leveled anchor text lands with the next source edition.

• 14Effectiveness at: Prepare chemicals for work application.

  O*NET work activity · observed
  Rating frame (5-point BARS)

  5 · Exceeds

  — rating anchor pending —

  3 · Meets

  — rating anchor pending —

  1 · Below

  — rating anchor pending —

  Rating anchors are completed by the rater against observed behavior — leveled anchor text lands with the next source edition.

• 15Effectiveness at: Clean facilities or sites.

  O*NET work activity · observed
  Rating frame (5-point BARS)

  5 · Exceeds

  — rating anchor pending —

  3 · Meets

  — rating anchor pending —

  1 · Below

  — rating anchor pending —

  Rating anchors are completed by the rater against observed behavior — leveled anchor text lands with the next source edition.

• 16Effectiveness at: Clean equipment or supplies.

  O*NET work activity · observed
  Rating frame (5-point BARS)

  5 · Exceeds

  — rating anchor pending —

  3 · Meets

  — rating anchor pending —

  1 · Below

  — rating anchor pending —

  Rating anchors are completed by the rater against observed behavior — leveled anchor text lands with the next source edition.

• 17Effectiveness at: Treat greenery or surfaces with protective substances.

  O*NET work activity · observed
  Rating frame (5-point BARS)

  5 · Exceeds

  — rating anchor pending —

  3 · Meets

  — rating anchor pending —

  1 · Below

  — rating anchor pending —

  Rating anchors are completed by the rater against observed behavior — leveled anchor text lands with the next source edition.

• 18Effectiveness at: Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites.

  O*NET work activity · observed
  Rating frame (5-point BARS)

  5 · Exceeds

  — rating anchor pending —

  3 · Meets

  — rating anchor pending —

  1 · Below

  — rating anchor pending —

  Rating anchors are completed by the rater against observed behavior — leveled anchor text lands with the next source edition.

• 19Effectiveness at: Supervise maintenance workers.

  O*NET work activity · observed
  Rating frame (5-point BARS)

  5 · Exceeds

  — rating anchor pending —

  3 · Meets

  — rating anchor pending —

  1 · Below

  — rating anchor pending —

  Rating anchors are completed by the rater against observed behavior — leveled anchor text lands with the next source edition.

• 20Effectiveness at: Inspect landscaping to determine treatment needs.

  O*NET work activity · observed
  Rating frame (5-point BARS)

  5 · Exceeds

  — rating anchor pending —

  3 · Meets

  — rating anchor pending —

  1 · Below

  — rating anchor pending —

  Rating anchors are completed by the rater against observed behavior — leveled anchor text lands with the next source edition.

• 21Effectiveness at: Estimate maintenance service requirements or costs.

  O*NET work activity · observed
  Rating frame (5-point BARS)

  5 · Exceeds

  — rating anchor pending —

  3 · Meets

  — rating anchor pending —

  1 · Below

  — rating anchor pending —

  Rating anchors are completed by the rater against observed behavior — leveled anchor text lands with the next source edition.

• 22Effectiveness at: Dispose of trash or waste materials.

  O*NET work activity · observed
  Rating frame (5-point BARS)

  5 · Exceeds

  — rating anchor pending —

  3 · Meets

  — rating anchor pending —

  1 · Below

  — rating anchor pending —

  Rating anchors are completed by the rater against observed behavior — leveled anchor text lands with the next source edition.

• 23Effectiveness at: Trim trees or other vegetation.

  O*NET work activity · observed
  Rating frame (5-point BARS)

  5 · Exceeds

  — rating anchor pending —

  3 · Meets

  — rating anchor pending —

  1 · Below

  — rating anchor pending —

  Rating anchors are completed by the rater against observed behavior — leveled anchor text lands with the next source edition.

• 24Effectiveness at: Operate grounds maintenance equipment.

  O*NET work activity · observed
  Rating frame (5-point BARS)

  5 · Exceeds

  — rating anchor pending —

  3 · Meets

  — rating anchor pending —

  1 · Below

  — rating anchor pending —

  Rating anchors are completed by the rater against observed behavior — leveled anchor text lands with the next source edition.

• 25Effectiveness at: Maintain equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.

  O*NET work activity · observed
  Rating frame (5-point BARS)

  5 · Exceeds

  — rating anchor pending —

  3 · Meets

  — rating anchor pending —

  1 · Below

  — rating anchor pending —

  Rating anchors are completed by the rater against observed behavior — leveled anchor text lands with the next source edition.

• 26Effectiveness at: Instruct staff in work policies or procedures.

  O*NET work activity · observed
  Rating frame (5-point BARS)

  5 · Exceeds

  — rating anchor pending —

  3 · Meets

  — rating anchor pending —

  1 · Below

  — rating anchor pending —

  Rating anchors are completed by the rater against observed behavior — leveled anchor text lands with the next source edition.

• 27Effectiveness at: Monitor building premises to ensure occupant or visitor safety.

  O*NET work activity · observed
  Rating frame (5-point BARS)

  5 · Exceeds

  — rating anchor pending —

  3 · Meets

  — rating anchor pending —

  1 · Below

  — rating anchor pending —

  Rating anchors are completed by the rater against observed behavior — leveled anchor text lands with the next source edition.

Performance standards at this level 21

What good looks like at this level, by dimension — verbatim level and JFM rubric text, with this profile's performance metrics attached where a real keyword match exists. Work activities are O*NET-derived (basis: derived).

• Scope

  canon · level dimension · observed

  Team process and quality

• Autonomy

  canon · level dimension · observed

  Works independently; owns improvements

• Complexity

  canon · level dimension · observed

  Cross-case patterns and process gaps

• Impact

  canon · level dimension · observed

  Team-level quality and efficiency

• Decision rights

  canon · level dimension · observed

  Owns process and quality decisions for the team

• Leadership

  canon · level dimension · observed

  Mentors and coordinates the support team

• Work activities

  O*NET work activity · derived

  Effectiveness at: Inspect buildings or grounds to determine condition.

• Work activities

  O*NET work activity · derived

  Effectiveness at: Prepare chemicals for work application.

• Work activities

  O*NET work activity · derived

  Effectiveness at: Clean facilities or sites.

• Work activities

  O*NET work activity · derived

  Effectiveness at: Clean equipment or supplies.

• Work activities

  O*NET work activity · derived

  Effectiveness at: Treat greenery or surfaces with protective substances.

• Work activities

  O*NET work activity · derived

  Effectiveness at: Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites.

• Work activities

  O*NET work activity · derived

  Effectiveness at: Supervise maintenance workers.

• Work activities

  O*NET work activity · derived

  Effectiveness at: Inspect landscaping to determine treatment needs.

• Work activities

  O*NET work activity · derived

  Effectiveness at: Estimate maintenance service requirements or costs.

• Work activities

  O*NET work activity · derived

  Effectiveness at: Dispose of trash or waste materials.

• Work activities

  O*NET work activity · derived

  Effectiveness at: Trim trees or other vegetation.

• Work activities

  O*NET work activity · derived

  Effectiveness at: Operate grounds maintenance equipment.

• Work activities

  O*NET work activity · derived

  Effectiveness at: Maintain equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.

• Work activities

  O*NET work activity · derived

  Effectiveness at: Instruct staff in work policies or procedures.

• Work activities

  O*NET work activity · derived

  Effectiveness at: Monitor building premises to ensure occupant or visitor safety.

Structured-interview dimensions

The work-style constructs a structured interview for this occupation should probe (importance-ranked). Pair with past-behavior questions and anchored rating scales — the evidence-backed format.

Level-calibrated behavioral anchors 9

Verbatim anchors from open leveled frameworks, mapped onto this profile's level (basis: derived — competency-scoped, not per-criterion). Use them to calibrate what "exceeds / meets" looks like at this level.

• Seeing the Big Picture

  UK Civil Service Success Profiles · HEO and SEO or equivalent

  Understand the strategic drivers for your area of work. Align activities to contribute to wider organisational priorities. Remain alert to emerging issues and trends which might impact your work area. Seek out and share experiences to develop knowledge of the team’s business area. Understand how the strategies and activities of the team create value and meet the diverse needs of all stakeholders.

• Changing and Improving

  UK Civil Service Success Profiles · HEO and SEO or equivalent

  Work with others to identify areas for improvement and simplify processes to use fewer resources. Use technology where possible to increase efficiency. Encourage ideas for change from a wide range of sources. Clearly explain the reasons for change to colleagues and how to implement them, supporting individuals with different needs to adapt to change. Encourage an environment where colleagues know that they can challenge decisions and issues safely. Take managed risks by fully considering the varied impacts changes could have on the diverse range of end users.

• Making Effective Decisions

  UK Civil Service Success Profiles · HEO and SEO or equivalent

  Understand own level of responsibility and empower others to make decisions where appropriate. Analyse and use a range of relevant, credible information from internal and external sources to support decisions. Invite challenge and where appropriate involve others in decision making. Display confidence when making difficult decisions, even if they prove to be unpopular. Consult with others to ensure the potential impacts on end users have been considered. Present strong recommendations in a timely manner outlining the consideration of other options, costs, benefits and risks.

• Leadership

  UK Civil Service Success Profiles · HEO and SEO or equivalent

  Ensure colleagues and stakeholders have a clear understanding of objectives, activities and time-frames. Take into account different individual needs, views, and ideas, championing inclusion and equality of opportunity for all. Consider the impacts of own and team’s activities on stakeholders and end users. Role-model commitment and satisfaction with role. Recognise and praise the achievements of others to drive positivity within the team. Effectively manage conflict, misconduct and non-inclusive behaviour, raising with senior managers where appropriate.

• Communicating and Influencing

  UK Civil Service Success Profiles · HEO and SEO or equivalent

  Communicate in a straightforward, honest and engaging manner, choosing appropriate styles to maximise understanding and impact. Encourage the use of different communication methods, including digital resources and highlight the benefits, including ensuring cost effectiveness. Ensure communication has a clear purpose and takes into account people’s individual needs. Share information as appropriate and check understanding. Show positivity and enthusiasm towards work, encouraging others to do the same. Ensure that important messages are communicated with colleagues and stakeholders respectfully, taking into consideration the diversity of interests.

• Working Together

  UK Civil Service Success Profiles · HEO and SEO or equivalent

  Encourage joined up team work within own team and across other groups. Establish professional relationships with a range of stakeholders. Collaborate with these to share information, resources and support. Invest time to develop a common focus and genuine positive team spirit where colleagues feel valued and respect one another. Put in place support for the wellbeing of individuals within the team, including consideration of your own needs. Make it clear to all team members that bullying, harassment and discrimination are unacceptable. Actively seek and consider input of people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

• Developing Self and Others

  UK Civil Service Success Profiles · HEO and SEO or equivalent

  Identify capability gaps for self and team. Ensure development objectives are set and achieved to address any gaps and enable delivery of current and future work. Take time to coach, mentor and develop other colleagues to support succession planning. Promote inclusiveness by respecting different personal needs in the team and use these to develop others. Reflect on own work, continuously seek and act on feedback to improve own and team’s performance.

• Managing a Quality Service

  UK Civil Service Success Profiles · HEO and SEO or equivalent

  Develop, implement, maintain and review systems and services to ensure delivery of professional excellence. Work with stakeholders to set priorities, objectives and timescales. Successfully deliver high quality outcomes that meet the customers’ needs and gives value for money. Identify risks and resolve issues efficiently. Involve a diverse range of colleagues, stakeholders and delivery partners in developing suggestions for improvements. Establish ways to find and respond to feedback from customers about the services provided.

• Delivering at Pace

  UK Civil Service Success Profiles · HEO and SEO or equivalent

  Show a positive approach to keeping the whole team’s efforts focused on the top priorities. Promote a culture of following the appropriate procedures to ensure results are achieved on time whilst still enabling innovation. Ensure the most appropriate resources are available for colleagues to use to do their job effectively. Regularly monitor your own and team’s work against milestones ensuring individual needs are considered when setting tasks. Act promptly to reassess workloads and priorities when there are conflicting demands to maintain performance. Allow individuals the space and authority to meet objectives, providing additional support where necessary, whilst keeping overall responsibility.