Program Manager, Facility & Grounds

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University in Tallahassee is seeking a Program Manager for Facility & Grounds to co-manage the Northwest Regional Data Center's daily operations, including building and grounds, physical security, utilities, power, emergency backup power, and HVAC.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with four years’ experience in facilities/grounds (or a high school diploma with eight years’ experience), plus a valid Florida or Georgia driver’s license, and the ability to coordinate maintenance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years' experience related to facilities and/or grounds services, or a high school diploma with eight years' experience.
• Valid Florida or Georgia driver's license, Class E or ability to obtain one upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Co-manage the daily 24x7x365 facility operations for Northwest Regional Data Center (NWRDC), including building and grounds, physical security, utilities and power, emergency backup power, and HVAC.
• Co-manages all day-to-day facility-related operations and maintenance for NWRDC, including oversight of building and grounds, security, power, backups, and HVAC; manages work orders, contractors, and engagements.
• Manage data center upgrades/changes, maintenance contracts, CRACs and PDUs, and advise leadership on facility needs and plans.
• Provide around-the-clock support and after-hours response for the data center facility.
• Maintain documentation and inventories of data center facility items and changes.
• Some driving of state vehicles to run facility-related errands and participate in professional development.

Skills

Facilities management

Grounds services

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Program Manager, Facility & Grounds

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 63705

Department

This position is with NorthWest Regional Data Center

Responsibilities

This position is with Northwest Reginal Data Center IP Facilities with heavy but not exclusive emphasis on electrical.

Responsible for co-managing the daily 24x7x365 facility operations for Northwest Regional Data Center (NWRDC), including but not limited to the building and grounds, physical security, utilities and power, emergency backup power, and HVAC.

Co-manages all day-to-day facility-related operations and maintenance for NWRDC, including direct oversight of the building and grounds, physical security, power, emergency backup systems, and HVAC. This includes direct responsibility for maintenance and repairs, new circuit installation & monitoring for IT Equipment, related work orders, and contractor and FSU Facilities engagements. Also responsible for co-managing and facilitating data center infrastructure upgrades/changes, including managing maintenance contracts, as well as managing computer room air conditioners (CRAC) and power distribution units (PDU). Advises the Associate Director for Administrative Services, the Executive Director, and senior management on issues and needs related to the data center facility. This position is a direct report to the IT Manager.

Assists in short-term and long-term planning for data center and facility-related items and advises the management team on issues and needs related to the data center facility.

Responsible for the documentation and inventory of all data center facility-related changes. Maintains inventories of all data center facilities items, such as electrical circuits.

Provides around-the-clock support and oversight of the data center facility, including after-hours response and notifications, as needed or required for a 24 x 7 x 365 High Availability Data Center. Other duties and responsibilities as required, including some driving of state vehicles to run errands related to facility management.

Participates in approved professional development opportunities per NWRDC’s policy. Professional development and training is defined as learning undertaken by the employee to maintain and advance their skills, knowledge, and competencies, specifically as they relate and add value to the individual, job, and workplace.

NWRDC provides support for a wide range of state and local government, as well as K-20 organizations across the State of Florida. These organizations are dependent on NWRDC in order to accomplish their missions. This requires NWRDC to maintain services 24 x 7 x 365, even during times of crisis or emergency. As such, all NWRDC staff are considered essential staff for operations of the State of Florida.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four years' experience related to facilities and/or grounds services or a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of experience in the same area. (Note: or a combination of post high school education and same experience equal to eight years.)

A valid Florida or Georgia driver's license, Class E or the ability to obtain one upon hire.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
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Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.