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.
A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.
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. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.
Job Summary
Applies acquired job skills to work on tasks that are semi-routine in nature. Focus is on semi-routine tasks within standard operating procedures. Supports the overall team.
Responsibilities
Queue Management / Reporting
Reviews work order requests in the queue and responds to semi-routine work orders by adhering to commitment times
Escalates and expedites orders to appropriate teams upon standard operating procedures; supervision needed on the escalation of nonstandard procedure escalation requests
Ensures adherence to commit times within standard operating procedures
Maintains detailed written records of all work activity
Updates local asset databases and other systems
Installations
Rack and stack semi-routine customer equipment tickets
Supports 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
Performs tape changes and standard operating back-up changes
Cross-Connect
Supports 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 intrabuilding cross connects
Learns to install 'across' connect circuits (switched, multiplexed, etc.), under supervision
Testing / Troubleshooting
Supports semi-routine standard operating testing and standard operating installations of customer assets
Supports standard operating procedures of layer 1 cross-connect certification testing
May learn non-standard operating testing, such as: layer 2 and layer 3 testing, under supervision
Stakeholder Partnership
Supports the operations and security personnel team for breaks or other activities, when necessary
Supports standard operating procedural tasks provides back-up assistance to team members when necessary
Customer Management
Supports customer satisfaction with timely adherence to following semi-routine execution order requirements
Delivers a high level of service and an excellent customer experience when interfacing with customers
Provides support with time expectations on new deployments and existing alterations, by following standard operating procedure guidelines
Supports customers on-site by through access control and escorting services
Projects
Supports fulfillment of projects that follow standard operating procedures; if projects deviate from standard procedures, then works under supervision
Supports vendors on projects
Supports physical customer audits
Training
Qualifications
Typical Degree & Years of Experience
Work Shift
COT is 24/7 365, the shifts are 7a-7p and 7p-7a for 4 days a week, Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat, and shifts change quarterly, a COT could potentially work 2 quarters of nightshift a year after training
Also expect to work holidays
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
United States - SV10 Silicon Valley : 55,700 - 83,500 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.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.
Equinix Benefits
As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.
Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.
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 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.
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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.
