About the role
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.
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.
Job Summary
Applies solid knowledge of standard operating procedures to complete moderately complex tasks and resolve issues with sound judgement. Supports daily operations, collaborates with cross‑functional teams, and contributes to process improvements within the data center environment.
Responsibilities
Queue Management & Reporting: Manage and prioritize work orders, ensuring timely execution of moderately complex requests. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve customer tickets efficiently. Complete required reporting with accuracy. Maintain detailed and clear documentation of all activities. Update local asset databases and operational systems. Identify workflow gaps and recommend process enhancements.
Installations: Perform moderately complex rack‑and‑stack installations and follow installation plans. Support installation of cable trays, cabinets, fiber circuits, and other infrastructure components. Identify capacity constraints and escalate as needed. Conduct quality checks on installations and on‑site support tasks. Assist with tape changes and backup support functions.
Cross‑Connect Work: Execute moderately complex cross‑connect installs, modifications, terminations, and testing. Install, test, and verify various circuit types (e.g., switched, multiplexed).
Testing & Troubleshooting: Support Layer 1–3 testing and certification activities. Troubleshoot moderately difficult circuits; escalate advanced issues when required. Partner directly with customers to resolve technical issues and recommend solutions.
Stakeholder Partnership: Monitor materials and stock levels; proactively notify appropriate teams of needs. Provide escalated work order support and assist in alarm dispatch. Offer occasional back‑up support for security functions.
Customer Management: Deliver high‑quality service through timely execution of orders and changes. Act as on‑site support for customer access, escorting, and operational needs. Serve as point‑of‑contact for moderately complex customer requests or escalations.
Projects: Partner with team members to support project tasks. Coordinate vendor access and activities. Conduct quality assurance checks on new installs and deployments.
Training & Team Support: Complete assigned training on schedule. Provide informal guidance to junior team members and new hires when needed.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
2–4 years of related technical or data center experience.
Strong understanding of standard operating procedures 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.
The targeted pay range for this position in United States - CH3 Chicago: 59,000 - 88,400 USD / Annual. Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.
Equinix Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, health/life/disability/voluntary insurance plans, retirement plan, and Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
Minimum requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent with 2–4 years of related technical or data center experience
- Strong knowledge of standard operating procedures and basic installation/test methodologies
- Ability to work cross-functionally, document clearly, and engage professionally with customers in a fast-paced environment
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