D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Data Center Facilities Manager . The right candidate will be responsible 24x7 for managing the operation and maintenance of critical facility infrastructure systems in accordance with the company's policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operate and manage routine and emergency service on state-of-the-art critical systems such as: electrical switchgear, diesel generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, computer room air handlers, fire detection/suppression and building monitoring systems
• Establish performance benchmarks, conduct analyses and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance
• Work with IT Managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability and efficiency
• Schedule work activities within specified change control/management protocol
• Maintain a constant state of readiness in support of the mission goal of 99.999% uptime
• Manage preventative and emergency maintenance schedules and procedures for building systems; identify back-up and replacement inventory needs for critical systems
• Provide on-call support 24x7
• Organize and oversee the troubleshooting of emergencies, equipment problems, and technical issues
• Self-perform numerous electrical/HVAC preventative maintenance activities including but not limited to:
  • Filter changes
  • Generator operating tests
  • UPS/ATS/STS transfer tests and operation
• Oversee and coordinate sub-contractors to ensure proper installation of equipment and delivery of maintenance services
• Oversee updates of standard practices consistent for data center operations and equipment
• Provide ongoing technical support, management and oversight of vendors as necessary
• Manage general building maintenance, repairs, and up-keep
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises 2 or more employees

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field from a four-year college or university and five years of experience, or a high school diploma (GED) and ten years of data center, critical facility operations and maintenance experience
• Experience supervising and managing vendors and/or sub-contractors
• Knowledge of construction planning, building controls, fire systems, security systems and building automation systems. Ability to read blueprints and CAD drawings
• Technically proficient in planning and scheduling
• Effective communication skills, the ability to lead coordination meetings and actively facilitate progress to achieve scheduled goals
• Excellent organization skills
• Strong people management skills; ability to influence at all levels
• Ability to be flexible and multi-task while paying attention to detail
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
• Proficiency with MS Office and email
• Ability to stand and walk for 4 hours straight or up to a full 8-hour day; sit for extended periods; kneel and bend at the waist; climb to heights above 20 feet, balance and stoop, crouch or crawl; walk up and down stairs; walk on unlevel terrain; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places and risk of electrical shock The noise level is generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of energy-efficient practices a plus

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Vision and Dental
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

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