Data Center Customer Operations III / IV

Equinix; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equinix Benefits

Job summary

Equinix is seeking a facility/maintenance professional to support data center operations in Kamloops, Canada. You will handle maintenance checks, repairs, and inspections on facility systems, while coordinating with vendors to ensure adherence to SOPs and incident response readiness.

You will monitor BMS alarms, maintain safety systems, and participate in on-call coverage with a permanent afternoon shift, contributing to reliability and energy efficiency initiatives across the site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 3+ years of proven work experience in a similar position.
• Experience in data center, facilities, or critical infrastructure environments preferred.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow standard operating procedures.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and participate in on-call support as needed.
• Permanent afternoon shift typically - 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM

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 following standard operating procedures.
• Operates and maintains plumbing, fire suppression, and safety systems.
• Operates critical infrastructures under the supervision of more senior technical staff.
• Collaborates with vendors to ensure maintenance activities align with SOPs.
• Maintains site logs for permits and scripts and supports on-site incident response.
• Completes routine work requests and circuit installations; troubleshoots and maintains office equipment.

Skills

Data center experience

Facilities management

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Communication

Teamwork

On-call/shifts

Education

High school diploma

Tools

BMS (Building Management System)

Job description

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.

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

Has a substantial understanding of the job while working on assignments that are moderately difficult requiring judgement in resolving issues or making recommendations. Focus is on moderately difficult tasks, using substantial understanding of standard operating procedure. Supports the overall team.

Responsibilities

Facility / Infrastructure Maintenance

• 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
• Normally receives little instruction on daily work, general instructions on newly introduced assignments

Vendor Support

• 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

Site Administration & Incident Support

• 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

Work Orders & Additional Projects

• 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

Collaboration

• 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

Qualifications

• Typically requires a high school diploma and 3+ Years of proven work experience in similar position.
• Experience in data center, facilities, or critical infrastructure environments preferred.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow standard operating procedures.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and participate in on-call support as needed.
• This is a permanent afternoon shift typically - 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are: Canada - KA1 Kamloops : 58,000 - 86,000 CAD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.

The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program

An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

• Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
• Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA).
• Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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