Critical Facilities Manager (SJC)

Prime Data Centers

$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in facilities management within mission-critical environments.
  • Strong technical knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems in data centers.
  • Proven ability to operate independently with minimal oversight.
  • Experience in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
  • Excellent communication skills, particularly in conveying technical information to non-technical personnel.

Responsibilities

  • Direct, train, and support Operations Technicians in troubleshooting and operations.
  • Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance efforts for critical infrastructure.
  • Manage emergency response activities effectively.
  • Serve as a primary liaison for customer and vendor communications.
  • Implement training exercises for site-specific and equipment-related operations.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary range and performance bonus program
  • 401k fully vested upon enrollment with up to 4% employer match
  • 100% employee premiums paid for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
  • Generous paid time off and sick time
Full Job Description
About the role

The Critical Facility Manager (CFM) is the senior on-site leader responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a data center, ensuring 100% uptime for all critical infrastructure. Reporting to the VP of Critical Operations, the CFM oversees electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems, leads preventive and corrective maintenance efforts, manages emergency response activities, and serves as the primary liaison for customers and third-party vendors.

This is a fully on-site role supporting a 24/7/365 mission-critical environment and requires strong technical expertise, leadership, project management, and operational decision-making skills.

What you'll do

The CFM directs, trains, and supports site Operations Technicians in their role of providing hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operations. Implementation and execution of site/equipment-specific training exercises is also expected. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, stand-by diesel generators, switchgear, UPS's, PDU's, AHU's, chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatment systems, pumps, motors, VFD's, and building automation systems. This role requires the support of a facility that operates 24/7, 365 days a year and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.

Qualifications

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in a data center.
  • Operate independently with limited direct management.
  • Act as an escalation point for all facilities-related issues within the data center, escalating to the VP of Critical Operations as needed.
  • Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures.
  • Troubleshoot and report of facility and data sever-level events within internal SLA.
  • Create and deploy new standard practices for Critical Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, Facility Managers and vendor support teams.
  • Provide training and guidance to Critical Operations Technicians
  • Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to by vendor and PDC employees.
  • Communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience


Benefits

  • Competitive salary range and performance bonus program
  • 401k fully vested upon enrollment, up to a 4% employer match
  • 100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
  • Paid Time Off + Sick time

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

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