Data Center Critical Facilities IV

Equinix•Washington DC, DC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on critical facility infrastructure, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, and safety systems. Monitors building systems, responds to operational incidents, and partners with vendors and internal teams to ensure reliable, efficient, and compliant facility operations. Supports infrastructure projects, maintenance activities, and continuous improvement efforts within a data center or critical facilities environment.

Requirements

Typically requires a high school diploma and 2-4 years of equivalent work experience preferably in critical facilities, data center operations, or a related technical environment
Military and veteran experience is highly valued

Responsibilities

Performs moderately difficult preventative and corrective maintenance checks on-site to facility components
Performs moderately difficult repairs, maintenance, installations and on-site inspections to facility systems.
Supports energy efficiency measures
Monitors the Building Monitoring System (BMS) and resolves moderately difficult alarm issues issues that require judgement in resolving while following standard operating procedures
Operates and maintains plumbing, fire suppression, and safety systems
Operates critical infrastructures under the supervision of more senior technical staff
Supports the work approval process for service providers on moderately difficult maintenance work, for tracking: briefing at the start of work, work during the day workday/shift and final review of the work carried out
Ensures vendor maintenance activities are carried out as per Equinix's standard operating procedures
In cooperation with vendors, supports modifications to technical files for plants and equipment ensuring files and builds are up-to-date
Performs moderately difficult site logs for permits, such as Maintenance Operation Protocol (MOPs) and scripts
Identifies Single Points of Failure (SPOFs) and makes recommendations
Responds to all moderately difficult on-site incidents, including failures, problems and delays
Uses substantial understanding in following operating procedures to support on-site administration
Completes routine work requests and circuit installations
Troubleshoots and maintains office equipment (if necessary); supports auxiliary equipment and machines with problem solving and repairs to avoid/minimize downtime
Makes minor changes to mechanical, electrical and specialized systems, as directed
Carries out infrastructure projects
Collaborates with others to resolve moderately difficult facility incidents
Effectively collaborates within the department; may mentor team members on general maintenance activities
Provides stakeholders of inventory needs in order to maintain optimal stock levels of critical parts and equipment
May recommend infrastructure projects