Data Center Reliability & Facilities Engineer

Equinix, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Equinix, the world’s digital infrastructure company, is seeking a Critical Facilities Engineer to maintain and operate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems supporting our data centers. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, and support projects with experienced teams to ensure uptime and reliability.

This role suits hands-on facilities, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, or critical-environment experience in a fast-paced, mission-critical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in facilities maintenance, critical environments, data centers, electrical systems, HVAC, mechanical systems, industrial maintenance, or related fields.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues using established procedures.
• Understanding of safety practices and maintenance processes.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment.
• Willingness to participate in on‑call responsibilities or shift work, as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on facility equipment and infrastructure systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and other building systems.
• Monitor building systems and respond to alarms and operational issues.
• Support energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
• Conduct equipment inspections and identify potential issues before they impact operations.
• Assist with the operation of critical infrastructure under established procedures and guidance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Strong communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Equinix, the world’s digital infrastructure company, is seeking a Critical Facilities Engineer to maintain and operate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems supporting our data centers. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, and support projects with experienced teams to ensure uptime and reliability.

This role suits hands-on facilities, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, or critical-environment experience in a fast-paced, mission-critical setting.