Critical Facilities Engineer (Entry Level)

Equinix, Inc.; Oberengstringen; On-site; CHF 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix, Inc. maintains and evolves critical infrastructure powering the digital world. This role focuses on basic maintenance, routine tasks, and supporting the operations team to ensure reliable facility operations.

The candidate will work under supervision, perform standard maintenance tasks, and shadow senior staff on infrastructure projects to gain hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in facility maintenance or infrastructure support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic preventative maintenance and repairs on non-critical facility components.
• Monitor building systems and respond to routine alarms under supervision.
• Coordinate with vendors on standard operating procedures and service requests.
• Support site logs, permits, and maintenance scripts as part of daily tasks.
• Assist in incident management and routine project work under guidance.

Skills

Basic maintenance

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

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

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.