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Staffing Plan for 278,000 Sq. Ft. Direct-to-Chip Data Center in Sulphur Springs, TX

Owner/Operator: MSB Global Services, LLC 

Executive Summary  //  This staffing plan outlines all roles required to fully operate, maintain, and secure a 278,000 sq. ft. data center utilizing direct-to-chip cooling. The plan includes job titles, descriptions, responsibilities, required skills, education/experience, pay ranges, benefits to support recruiting/hiring initiatives. 

1. Data Center Manager

• Duties: Oversee all operations, budget, staffing, and vendor coordination. Report to regional VP or ownership. 

• Skills: Leadership, ITIL or Uptime knowledge, vendor management. 

• Education: Bachelor’s in Engineering, IT, or Business 

• Experience: 7–10+ years data center operations 

• Salary: $180,000 

• Benefits: 401(k), bonuses, PTO, health/dental/vision, training budget 

2. Critical Facilities Engineer (CFE)

• Duties: Monitor and maintain HVAC, UPS, switchgear, PDUs, water systems. 

• Skills: Mechanical/electrical systems, BMS/DCIM use, safety protocols. 

• Education: AS or BS in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering 

• Experience: 3–5 years in data center or industrial critical environment 

• Salary: $120,000 

• Certifications: CFC, NICET, Journeyman Electrician (plus) 

• Benefits: Shift differential, health/401(k), uniforms/PPE 

3. Data Center Technician (L1–L3)

• Duties: Rack/stack servers, perform diagnostics, troubleshoot network/power, monitor alarms. 

• Skills: Cabling, hardware, Linux/Windows familiarity 

• Education: High school diploma; associate or certifications preferred 

• Experience: 1–5 years depending on level 

• Salary: 

• L1: $70,000 

• L2: $90,000 

• L3: $105,000 

• Benefits: OT pay, healthcare, 401(k), technical cert reimbursement 

4. Controls & SCADA Technician

• Duties: Maintain BMS, DCIM, PLC systems; troubleshoot automation faults. 

• Skills: Siemens, Schneider, Tridium platforms 

• Education: AS in Automation, Controls, or related 

• Experience: 3–5 years with critical infrastructure controls 

• Salary: $110,000 

• Benefits: Paid training/certs, on-call bonuses 

5. IT Systems Administrator

• Duties: Support internal systems (ticketing, remote access, virtualization) 

• Skills: VMware, Linux, Cisco, backup systems 

• Education: BS in IT or equivalent experience 

• Experience: 3–7 years 

• Salary: $125,000 

• Certifications: CompTIA, CCNA, RHCE 

• Benefits: Remote flexibility, stock options (if private), training budget 

6. HVAC Technician

• Duties: Maintain CRAHs, chillers, cooling towers, and direct-to-chip loops. 

• Skills: Fluid loop balancing, refrigerant recovery 

• Education: Trade school or HVAC certification 

• Experience: 3+ years commercial HVAC 

• Salary: $95,000 

• Benefits: Van use, license reimbursement, tools provided 

7. Electrical Technician / Journeyman

• Duties: Maintain switchgear, UPS, panels, lighting, grounding 

• Education: Journeyman license, trade school 

• Experience: 4–6 years 

• Salary: $100,000 

• Certifications: OSHA 30, LOTO 

• Benefits: Tools stipend, PPE, shift pay 

8. Maintenance Coordinator / CMMS Admin

• Duties: Schedule preventative maintenance, manage Maximo or similar CMMS 

• Skills: Microsoft Excel, vendor coordination 

• Education: High school or associate degree 

• Experience: 2+ years in facility admin 

• Salary: $70,000 

• Benefits: Hybrid schedule, PTO, 401(k) 

LANDSCAPE & REAL ESTATE MAINTENANCE 

9. Groundskeeper / Landscape Technician

• Duties: Mow, irrigate, prune, remove debris, maintain landscape lighting. 

• Skills: Equipment handling, seasonal care, native flora knowledge 

• Education: N/A 

• Experience: 1–3 years 

• Salary: $50,000 

• Benefits: Seasonal bonus, workwear, health insurance 

10. Facilities Handyperson / General Maintenance Tech

• Duties: Building envelope repair, doors/windows, paint, drywall, plumbing 

• Skills: Multitrade (plumbing, carpentry, etc.) 

• Education: Trade experience preferred 

• Experience: 3+ years 

• Salary: $70,000 

• Benefits: On-call pay, tools stipend 

SECURITY & ACCESS CONTROL 

11. Security Supervisor

• Duties: Supervise shift officers, respond to alarms, access control auditing 

• Skills: Incident reporting, de-escalation, camera systems 

• Education: High school, associate degree preferred 

• Experience: 5+ years in facility security 

• Salary: $80,000 

• Certifications: CPR, First Aid, State Security License 

• Benefits: Uniform, training reimbursement, gym discount 

12. Security Officer (24/7 coverage)

• Duties: Gate access, badge checks, patrolling, incident reporting 

• Skills: Calm under pressure, vigilance, familiarity with Genetec/Lenel 

• Education: High school 

• Experience: 1+ years 

• Salary: $55,000 (plus shift differential) 

• Benefits: Paid training, security license fees covered 

 ADMINISTRATIVE & SUPPORT 

13. Administrative Assistant / Office Coordinator

• Duties: Visitor logs, staff scheduling, invoice tracking, filing reports 

• Skills: Microsoft Office, calendar/email management 

• Education: High school or associate 

• Experience: 2–4 years 

• Salary: $65,000 

• Benefits: PTO, holiday pay, hybrid work possible 

14. Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Coordinator

• Duties: Safety inspections, OSHA compliance, emergency drills 

• Education: Safety certs or bachelor’s in HSE or equivalent 

• Experience: 3–5 years 

• Salary: $100,000 

• Certifications: OSHA 30, NFPA 70E 

• Benefits: Hazard pay bonus, annual safety bonus 

Benefits Overview (Standard Across Roles) 

• Medical/Dental/Vision (PPO or HSA options) 

• 401(k) + Matching (4% typical) 

• Annual Bonus or Profit Sharing (Performance-based) 

• Training & Certifications (Paid) 

• Uniforms, Tools, Equipment (as applicable) 

• On-Call Pay / Shift Differential (for 24/7 roles)