Data Center Critical Facilities Technician - Sunnyvale, CA

VetJobs; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix is seeking an on-site Technician in Sunnyvale, CA to maintain and repair facility systems, monitor energy efficiency and ensure safe operations. You will work closely with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues and keep critical infrastructure running smoothly.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 2–4 years of relevant experience. The role is full-time, on-site, with compensation aligned to the Silicon Valley market and a strong focus on reliability and collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 2-4 years of equivalent work experience.
• SV4 Silicon Valley region targeted pay range provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform facility and infrastructure maintenance on-site.
• Inspect and repair facility systems; support energy efficiency measures.
• Monitor Building Monitoring System and resolve alarm issues.
• Work with vendors to coordinate service and maintain records.
• Assist in site administration and incident response.
• Support on-site projects and minor mechanical/electrical changes.
• Collaborate with team to resolve incidents and maintain stock.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Vendor coordination

Education

High School/GED

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. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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 preventive 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

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Typical Degree & Years of Experience

Typically requires a high school diploma and 2-4 years of equivalent work experience

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

United States - SV4 Silicon Valley : 73,400 - 110,200 USD / Annual

City*

Sunnyvale

State*

California

Job_Category

Technician

Job Code

IT Information Technology

Affiliate Sponsor

Equinix

Salary Range

$60,000-$75,000