Data Center Facilities Administrator

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 25% within the U.S.

UC benefits

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley seeks a Facilities Services Administrator to oversee the campus and off-site data centers, ensuring reliable electrical, mechanical, and physical infrastructure. The role coordinates improvements, planning, and emergency responses while aligning with campus standards.

The candidate will manage preventive maintenance, coordinate with contractors, and support strategic IT needs, working toward secure and resilient facilities.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of building space planning, codes, security, and fire safety principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective problem solving.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the physical operation and maintenance of campus data centers and off-site facilities.
• Identify and mitigate potential failure points to keep data center operations uninterrupted.
• Ensure power, cooling, fire suppression, and security systems meet standards.

Skills

Building space planning

Codes

Security

Fire safety

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Job description

University of California, Berkeley seeks a Facilities Services Administrator to oversee the campus and off-site data centers, ensuring reliable electrical, mechanical, and physical infrastructure. The role coordinates improvements, planning, and emergency responses while aligning with campus standards.

The candidate will manage preventive maintenance, coordinate with contractors, and support strategic IT needs, working toward secure and resilient facilities.