Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.
Data Center Customer Operations Technician
Job Summary
Our Technicians are the core of our data centers and responsible for conducting circuit maintenance, installations, and advanced testing. As an Data Center Technician you are critical to our success.
Are you passionate about providing the critical solutions to customers success? Do you work well in a fluid environment? Do you think you have the skills and want to join a high performing team? Are you ready to join the one company where all the world’s major technology trends are converging to change the way we work and live?
This is an opportunity, as a critical member of our team, for you to leave your mark in an organization that is growing quickly and still runs with a pioneer spirit. Not forgetting of course, a competitive salary and outstanding benefits for you to enjoy.
Responsibilities
Runs fiber and coax cross connects, and follows proper termination techniques per company established processes, procedures and policies
Installs ladder racks and fiber raceways
You will build/install cages
Escalates SRs that require additional information
You conduct carrier circuit testing
Performs intra-cage and infrastructure installations
Installs/Tests/Modifies Cross Connects and ensures proper dressing of the following: coax cross connects (repeater), fiber cross connects (Unicam termination), twisted pair copper cross connects, intra-building cross connects, 66 block/110 block terminations
Installs Cabinets (Crenlo, APW, and relay racks) and ensures proper grounding
You install cable management/support systems to include vertical wire managers, horizontal wire managers, and patch panels
Racks and stacks customer equipment
Maintains detailed written records of all work activity
You determine work priorities from the Oracle queue and ensures adherence to all commit times
Installs and tests advanced cross connect circuits (switched, multiplexed, etc.)
Installs and test DataCenterLink cross connects (T1, DS3, OC3-48, Eth, GigE, 10Gig)
Conducts carrier circuit maintenance
You install intra-cage fiber tray, ladder rack, customer equipment and cabinets. Infrastructure installs to include the following: Whalebone cable management, Public Fiber tray systems, Carrier ladder rack, AC/DC power trays, Security trays, Cash Mesh
You may perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
You have knowledge of cable limitations for daily work (distance limitations, etc.).
Understands Kaba-Mas lock operation.
Able to read installation drawings (Visio drawings/spreadsheets).
General knowledge of safe working practices (e.g., familiar with proper tool safety, eye protection, ladder safety, etc.).
Able to lift heavy equipment/items
You are able to perform all essential job functions, including walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting and manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation
Able to work days/nights/weekends/holidays if needed and/or required
You have your High School Diploma or equivalent
4+ years of related work experience preferred
One or more of the following certifications preferred: Fluke CCTT Copper, Fluke CCTT Fiber, JDSU BERT Testing, Digital Lightwave Testing. BICSI Level II Copper, FOA – CFOT, Comp-TIA A
You have basic MS Office experience
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
