Program Manager, Facility & Grounds

This position is with North West Regional Data Center

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 & 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.

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. (

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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.

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