Data Center Technician III

Data Center Technician IIIEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 240+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.We are a fast-growing global company with 20 years of consecutive quarterly growth*. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,100 networks and 3,000+ cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents.  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.*As of Quarter 4 2022Job SummaryAcquires job skills to resolve routine tasks requiring limited judgement. Focus is on routine tasks, using limited judgement of standard operating procedures. Supports the overall team.ResponsibilitiesQueue Management / ReportingReviews work order requests in the queue and responds to semi-routine work orders by adhering to commitment timesEscalates and expedites orders to appropriate teams upon standard operating procedures; supervision needed on the escalation of non-standard procedure escalation requestsEnsures adherence to commit times within standard operating proceduresMaintains detailed written records of all work activityUpdates local asset databases and other systemsInstallationsRack and stack semi-routine customer equipment ticketsSupports intra-cage infrastructure installations by following the standard operating procedures of semi-routine customer installs, which may include: fiber trays, ladder racks, customer equipment and cabinets; semi-basic cage installs for mesh and overhead cable trays; and, performs tape changes and standard operating back-up changesCross-ConnectSupports semi-routine data center standard operating cross-connect work order requests (installs, terminations, modifications, and testing)Ensures the standard operating procedures are followed on cable management of: coax, fiber, twisted pair copper, and semi-routine intra-building cross connectsLearns to install 'across' connect circuits (switched, multiplexed, etc.), under supervisionTesting / TroubleshootingSupports semi-routine standard operating testing and standard operating installations of customer assetsSupports standard operating procedures of layer 1 cross-connect certification testingMay learn non-standard operating testing, such as: layer 2 and layer 3 testing, under supervisionStakeholder PartnershipSupports the operations and security personnel team for breaks or other activities, when necessarySupports standard operating procedural tasks provides back-up assistance to team members when necessaryCustomer ManagementSupports customer satisfaction with timely adherence to following semi-routine execution order requirementsDelivers a high level of service and an excellent customer experience when interfacing with customersProvides support with time expectations on new deployments and existing alterations, by following   standard operating procedure guidelinesSupports customers on-site by through access control and escorting services ProjectsSupports fulfillment of projects that follow standard operating procedures; if projects deviate from standard procedures, then works under supervisionSupports vendors on projectsSupports physical customer auditsTrainingCompletes all assigned training in a timely mannerMay provide support to new hiresQualificationsTypically requires a high school diploma and proven years of equivalent work experienceEquinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you need assistance in applying for an open position, you may send an email to Staffing@equinix.com. Please provide your contact information and let us know how we can assist you.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.