DCO Facilities Lead: 24/7 Data Center Uptime - Remote

Switch; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Benefits Package

Flexibility & Remote Opportunities

Job summary

Switch in Grand Rapids is seeking a DCO Facilities Manager to lead daily facilities operations within a mission-critical data center campus. You will be responsible for uptime, safety, maintenance execution, and the performance of a technicians team across electrical and mechanical systems.

This role requires leadership, vendor management, incident response oversight, and strong discipline in Change Control processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in facilities electrical or mechanical systems.
• 3+ years of people management experience.
• OSHA 30 certification required; additional certifications preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Proficiency with CMMS and building management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Facilities Technicians to ensure safe reliable operation of critical power and cooling infrastructure
• Maintain uptime standards through preventive and corrective maintenance programs
• Participate in on call rotations and respond to escalated facility events
• Build and manage technician schedules to ensure proper site coverage
• Conduct performance reviews and development planning for team members
• Oversee vendor and contractor work ensuring compliance with Switch standards and safety policies
• Review and approve maintenance procedures, MOPs, SOPs and safety documentation
• Coordinate maintenance windows and submit work orders through Change Advisory Board processes
• Review and approve purchase orders and invoices related to maintenance activities
• Manage facility related budgets and support capital planning discussions
• Use CMMS and building management systems to monitor asset health and maintenance completion
• Support audits and provide required documentation for regulatory and customer reviews
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and coordinate access or maintenance requirements
• Lead continuous improvement efforts across maintenance execution and operational processes

Skills

People leadership

Decision making

Communication

Prioritization

Accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

CMMS

Building Management Systems

MS Office

Job description

Switch in Grand Rapids is seeking a DCO Facilities Manager to lead daily facilities operations within a mission-critical data center campus. You will be responsible for uptime, safety, maintenance execution, and the performance of a technicians team across electrical and mechanical systems.

This role requires leadership, vendor management, incident response oversight, and strong discipline in Change Control processes.