Senior Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer

VetJobs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix is seeking an on-site Facilities Technician to maintain and troubleshoot mission-critical infrastructure in our Chicago data center. You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance on facility systems, monitor BMS alarms, and support energy efficiency initiatives while working under guidance from senior technicians.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in facilities or data center operations, with strong knowledge of MEP systems and the ability to read technical drawings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years of facilities maintenance or data center experience.
• Experience in mission-critical environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on facility systems.
• Monitor and respond to alarms from building systems.
• Support energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
• Operate and maintain critical infrastructure under supervision.

Skills

Facility maintenance

Data center operations

Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

BMS monitoring

MEP systems

Technical drawings

Job description

Equinix is seeking an on-site Facilities Technician to maintain and troubleshoot mission-critical infrastructure in our Chicago data center. You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance on facility systems, monitor BMS alarms, and support energy efficiency initiatives while working under guidance from senior technicians.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in facilities or data center operations, with strong knowledge of MEP systems and the ability to read technical drawings.