DCO Facilities Manager

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

Location Grand Rapids MI About SwitchAt Switch we dont just design build and operate data centerswe are enabling the technology of the future Led by Founder & CEO Rob Roy we believe in revolutionary innovation operational excellence and the principle of karma Switch is where talented people come together to EVOLVE the digital world We believe that innovation isnt just about technologyits about the people culture and purpose that make it happen Every Switch team member contributes to a mission greater than themselves to create the worlds most advanced digital infrastructure that powers the progress of humanity

The Role

DCO Facilities ManagerThis role leads daily facilities operations within a Switch data center campus You are responsible for uptime safety maintenance execution and technician team performance across critical electrical and mechanical systems The role combines people leadership vendor management incident response oversight and operational discipline within a 247365 mission critical environment

What Youll Do

• Lead and supervise Facilities Technicians to ensure safe reliable operation of critical power and cooling infrastructure
• Maintain uptime standards through disciplined preventive and corrective maintenance programs
• Participate in on call or Manager on Duty rotations and respond to escalated facility events
• Build and manage technician schedules to ensure proper site coverage
• Conduct performance reviews coaching 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

What Were Looking For

• Demonstrated people leadership in mission critical or industrial environments
• Strong decision making during high impact operational events
• Clear communication with technicians vendors customers and leadership
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining safety and compliance standards
• Accountability for team performance uptime and operational results

What Youll Bring

• 5 or more years of experience in facilities electrical or mechanical systems within a mission critical or industrial environment
• 3 or more years of people management or team lead experience
• Advanced understanding of electrical and mechanical systems including generators switchgear transformers UPS systems ATS or STS units PDUs cooling systems and fire suppression systems
• Experience working within CMMS asset management and building management systems
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams schematics and technical documentation
• OSHA 30 certification required; additional relevant certifications preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelors degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred or equivalent practical experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Why Switch

A Culture of Karma We are self motivated by karma ensuring our actions contribute to a positive supportive and forward thinking environment

Industry Leading Designs

Work with the most advanced data center technology on the planet and be a part of emerging technology development

Flexibility & Remote Opportunities

Whether in office hybrid or fully remote we offer the technology and support to keep teams connected and productive

Career Stability & Growth

In this expanding industry we invest in our people providing opportunities & advancement in a stable growing company

Generous Benefits Package

• Switch provides comprehensive coverage for you and your family that can be tailored to fit your personal needs and more

Join Us & Make a DifferenceThis is more than a jobits a mission If youre ready to lead mission critical facilities operations with discipline and accountability we want to hear from you