Critical Facilities Manager

Jobtailor; Jeffersonville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Critical Facilities Lead Engineer to oversee data center operations and supervise technicians and suppliers on-site in Kentucky. The role focuses on maintaining peak system performance and driving professional development and certifications for the team.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in critical facilities management and leadership, with a track record of coordinating projects and implementing lifecycle asset strategies in large data center

Qualifications

• Two years of technical schooling focused on mission-critical operations.
• 5–7 years of hands-on data center operations experience.
• 3–5 years leading critical facility infrastructure teams.
• 3–5 years supervisory experience in large data center O&M.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and climb ladders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure data center systems operate at peak efficiency.
• Supervise and manage Critical Facilities Technicians and Suppliers.
• Drive professional development plans and certifications.
• Provide on-site coordination and project management.
• Oversee life-cycle management of critical facility assets.

Skills

Leadership

Data center ops

Emergency response

Physical fitness

Ladder access

Education

High School diploma or GED + 2 yrs tech training

Tools

ACFM certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring that selective electrical, mechanical, access systems, doors, building systems, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center is operating at peak efficiency.
• Directly accountable for the supervision and management of Critical Facilities Technicians and Suppliers.
• Takes responsibility for overall professional development, career path development plans, and professional certifications.
• Provides direct, on-site, coordination, supervision, and project management support for critical facility operations of a data center environment.
• Accepts direct accountability for the management and operations, preventative maintenance program implementation, and life‑cycle management of critical facility assets.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent with two years of technical school with an emphasis on mission‑critical operations, industrial manufacturing, or relevant military operations experience in electrical and mechanical systems.
• 5 - 7 years’ progressive, hands‑on experience in critical, data center operations, maintenance, and engineering supporting complex critical facilities operations, required.
• 3 - 5 years of experience as a Critical Facilities Lead Engineer, ACFM, or other relevant critical facility infrastructure leadership experience.
• 3-5 years supervisory experience in O & M of large, complex data center operations environments.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment, up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and multiple flights of stairs to access elevated equipment.
• Basic physical fitness to respond quickly to emergency situations and navigate areas quickly.