Equinix · 9 hours ago
Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$67K/yr - $101K/yr
3+ years expEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, enabling innovations that enrich our work, life, and planet. The Critical Facilities Engineer is responsible for operating, managing, maintaining, and repairing various systems including HVAC, plumbing, and fire suppression while ensuring the functionality and safety of the facility.
Cloud Data ServicesData CenterInformation TechnologyInfrastructureInternetSoftware
Responsibilities
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 and general instructions on newly introduced assignments
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
Performs moderately difficult site logs for permits, such as Maintenance Operation Protocols (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
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
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
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training, certification, or coursework is a plus
3+ years of experience in HVAC
3+ years experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, or a related technical environment
Basic working knowledge of facility systems such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, or safety systems
Ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance tasks using standard operating procedures
Familiarity with work orders, site documentation, logs, or maintenance protocols (training provided as needed)
Comfortable working with vendors and following established processes to support on‑site maintenance activities
Ability to work independently on routine tasks while collaborating effectively with team members
Willingness to learn, take guidance from senior technicians, and support infrastructure projects as assigned
Basic computer skills and ability to learn systems such as Building Monitoring Systems (BMS)
Preferred
OSHA
NFPA
Universal EPA 608
LEED
SFP
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future.
You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge.
Company
Equinix
Equinix is an internet company that provides data center services for companies, businesses, and organizations.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.27BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.Crosslink Capital
2025-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $499.92M
2025-07-22Post Ipo Equity
2025-03-17Post Ipo Debt· $374.96M
Leadership Team
Adaire Fox-Martin
Chief Executive Officer & President
Keith Taylor
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-25
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