IBX Critical Facilities Engineer - Torrance, CA

VetJobs; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix Torrance, CA is seeking an on-site facilities technician to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on building systems, monitor equipment, and support energy efficiency initiatives. You will work with a team to handle routine work requests, install and inspect infrastructure, and respond to incidents with solid judgment.

The role requires a high school diploma and 2–4 years of related experience, with responsibilities including working with vendors, maintaining logs, and

Qualifications

• Typically requires a high school diploma and 2-4 years of equivalent work experience.
• On-site maintenance role at Equinix requires reliability and basic technical literacy.

Responsibilities

• Performs moderately difficult preventative and corrective maintenance checks on-site to facility components.
• Monitors the Building Monitoring System (BMS) and resolves alarm issues following SOPs.
• Operates and maintains plumbing, fire suppression, and safety systems.
• Supports coordination with vendors and ensures maintenance activities follow SOPs.
• Completes routine work requests and assists with infrastructure projects.

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 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

482042BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Qualifications

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

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

Typical Degree & Years of Experience

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

City*

Torrance

State*

California

Job_Category

Engineering

Job Code

IT Information Technology

Affiliate Sponsor

Equinix