# Supervisor, Data Center Facilities

**Company:** [xAI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/xai)
**Location:** Memphis, TN
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** facilities maintenance, hvac, plumbing, electrical, fire suppression, preventive maintenance, work-order management, asset management software, Vendor Management, microsoft office suite
**Posted:** 2026-08-14

> Supervises facilities maintenance across an assigned Memphis data center campus area, leading technicians, vendors, work orders, preventive maintenance, and building-system operations. Requires at least three years of facilities experience, team or project leadership, and hands-on knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and related systems.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead a high-performing team handling facilities maintenance for an assigned campus area, including general maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and, where assigned, janitorial, landscaping, waste, and pest control.
- Own day-to-day work orders and preventive maintenance: prioritize tickets, staff the work, inspect quality, and drive closeout.
- Manage third-party vendors, including janitorial, landscaping, pest control, and repair contractors, to enforce standards, optimize contracts, and maintain service levels.
- Oversee maintenance, repairs, and installations across assigned buildings and grounds, including offices, support facilities, and site infrastructure.
- Design and execute proactive preventive maintenance programs for assigned assets.
- Monitor small construction and site-improvement work for on-time, on-budget delivery without disrupting operations.
- Coach, develop, and hold maintenance technicians to safety, quality, and productivity standards.
- Prioritize tasks dynamically, eliminate blockers, and drive continuous improvement.

## Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- 3+ years of professional experience in facilities maintenance or facilities management.
- 1+ years of experience leading a team or project.
- Ability to provide 24/7 on-call support for emergencies and critical facility issues.
- Ability and willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and non-standard schedules as required.
- Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees as required by the work.

## Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, facilities management, or a related field.
- Proven vendor management skills, with a track record of holding contractors to scope, cost, and quality.
- Expertise with work-order and asset management software and building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fire suppression.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- High attention to detail and focus on cleanliness and standards.
- Hands-on background as a technician or tradesperson in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or general maintenance.
- Innovative problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate needs and drive efficiency in high-volume, 24/7 environments.

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