Data Center Facilities & Operations Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

UC Benefits

Remote work eligibility up to 25%

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Facilities Services Administrator to oversee campus and off-site data centers, ensuring reliable electrical, mechanical, and physical infrastructure. You will coordinate maintenance, security, and project work while planning for future IT needs with campus occupants.

The role requires coordination with contractors, adherence to standards, and compliance with campus policies.

Qualifications

• Thorough interpersonal skills, including good service orientation and effective problem-solving.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize daily activities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the physical operation and maintenance of campus data centers and off-site facilities.
• Identify and eliminate potential failure points to ensure uninterrupted data center operations.
• Ensure reliability of power, cooling, fire suppression, and security systems per standards.
• Manage preventive maintenance and testing procedures.
• Coordinate shipping/receiving and verify equipment deliveries for off-site facilities.
• Enforce physical security protocols across facility locations.
• Project-manage improvements to campus data center facilities and electrical/mechanical support systems.
• Facilitate installation of computing platforms and networking equipment.
• Plan space with campus occupants for non-routine systems and hazardous materials storage.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related area

Certificate Program in Facilities Management

Certificate Program in Project Management

Job description

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Facilities Services Administrator to oversee campus and off-site data centers, ensuring reliable electrical, mechanical, and physical infrastructure. You will coordinate maintenance, security, and project work while planning for future IT needs with campus occupants.

The role requires coordination with contractors, adherence to standards, and compliance with campus policies.