Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer - San Jose, CA

VetJobs; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix, the world’s digital infrastructure company, seeks a skilled Facilities Technician in San Jose, CA to maintain and monitor critical infrastructure, respond to incidents, and support energy efficiency initiatives on-site. This role emphasizes reliability, safety, and collaboration with a broad team to keep data center and office environments running smoothly.

You will work with vendors, manage routine work orders, review site logs, and assist in infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs moderately difficult facility maintenance and repairs on-site.
• Monitors and maintains building systems and energy efficiency measures.
• Collaborates with vendors and internal teams to resolve incidents.
• Completes routine work requests and supports infrastructure projects.

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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

Auto req ID

480239BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Engineering

Qualifications

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Typical Degree & Years of Experience

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

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - SV11 Silicon Valley : 73,400 - 110,200 USD / 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.

City*

San Jose

State*

California

Job Code

IT Information Technology

Affiliate Sponsor

Equinix

Salary Range

$60,000-$75,000