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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$84,400–$168,800 / yr
Posted
41 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $181k
This role $127k
$66k most similar roles pay here $253k

This role pays less than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $155,000–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $127k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

Based on 238 similar postings.

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About Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 1103 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 985 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · | Microsoft Careers

The Data Center Operations Specialist will join a dynamic team responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of critical data center infrastructure. This mid-level position involves managing preventative and corrective maintenance for electrical and mechanical equipment, utilizing CMMS systems to monitor performance and allocate work orders daily. The role requires establishing strong customer relationships, acting as an escalation point for facilities-related issues, and driving small-to-medium projects from conception to completion. Key responsibilities include ensuring peak efficiency of critical infrastructure, identifying single points-of-failure, and implementing cost/energy efficiency initiatives. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in engineering or technical management, along with 2+ years of hands-on experience in data center operations, including knowledge of UPS systems, generators, AHUs, and building automation technologies. Strong project management skills and relevant certifications are preferred.

What you'll do

  • Manage and organize planned preventative and corrective electrical/mechanical equipment maintenance.
  • Ensure peak efficiency of electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment in datacenters.
  • Serve as escalation point for facilities-related issues, assisting technicians during emergencies.
  • Oversee small-to-medium projects from conception to completion.
  • Drive cost/energy efficiency initiatives and identify single points-of-failure.

What we're looking for

  • 2+ years of experience managing cross-functional projects
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent engineering/product management experience
  • Experience with critical environment infrastructures (UPS, Generator, AHU)
  • Knowledge of building cooling, electrical, mechanical, and life safety systems
  • Familiarity with Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) and Building Automation Systems (BAS)
  • Project management experience or relevant certification
  • Applicable certifications in ASICS/Inventory Control, CompTIA, PMP, ITIL

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