Data Center Technician Trainee — SkillBridge

Equinix; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix is offering a SkillBridge opportunity for active-duty service members or military spouses to gain hands-on experience in data center operations. Trainees will support routine tasks related to customer installations, infrastructure maintenance, and service delivery within IBX data centers.

Seeking individuals nearing separation or looking to begin a technology career, with the program focused on real-world exposure and learning through structured training plans and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Active-duty military member or Military Spouse approved for SkillBridge or MSCAP participation.
• Technical or Non-Technical MOS, NEC, or AFSC.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of related technical or data center experience.
• Strong understanding of SOPs and basic installation/test methodologies.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, document work clearly, and engage with customers professionally.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Queue Management & Reporting: Manage and prioritize work orders; collaborate to resolve tickets; comprehensive reporting and documentation.
• Installations: Perform rack-and-stack tasks; support cable trays, cabinets, fiber circuits; identify capacity constraints.
• CrossConnect Work: Execute installs, modifications, terminations, and testing of crossconnects.
• Testing & Troubleshooting: Support L1–L3 testing and certification; troubleshoot circuits and escalate complex issues.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Monitor materials, provide escalated support, assist in alarms; back up security tasks.
• Customer Management: Deliver timely order fulfillment; onsite access and deployment coordination; manage expectations.
• Projects: Coordinate with team members and vendors; QA checks on new installs and deployments.
• Training & Evaluation: Follow training plan; mid-term and final evaluations.

Skills

MOS/AFSC

Cross-functional

SOPs

Documentation

Customer communication

Fast-paced

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Equinix is offering a SkillBridge opportunity for active-duty service members or military spouses to gain hands-on experience in data center operations. Trainees will support routine tasks related to customer installations, infrastructure maintenance, and service delivery within IBX data centers.

Seeking individuals nearing separation or looking to begin a technology career, with the program focused on real-world exposure and learning through structured training plans and cross-functional