Critical Facilities Engineer (Entry Level)

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. 

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

Acquires job skills to resolve routine tasks requiring limited judgement. Focus is on routine tasks, using limited judgement of standard operating procedures. Supports the overall team.

Responsibilities

Facility / Infrastructure Maintenance

• Performs basic preventative maintenance checks on-site to non-critical facility components

• Performs basic repairs and maintenance to non-critical facility components

• Monitors the Building Monitoring System (BMS) by following standard operating procedures; works under close supervision in responding to basic alarms

• Normally receives detailed instructions on all work; works under close supervision

Vendor Support

• Coordinates with vendors on standard operating procedures

Site Administration & Incident Support

• Supports basic site logs for permits, such as: Maintenance Operation Protocol (MOPs) and scripts

Work Orders & Additional Projects

• Completes basic routine work order facility requests under supervision.

• Assists in routine incident management requests

Collaboration

• Provides assistance to departments during routine maintenance activities

• Provides basic assistance to more senior staff on infrastructure projects; may shadow projects for learning

Qualifications

• Typically requires a high school diploma and proven year of equivalent work experience

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.