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Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 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.
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Critical Facilities Maintenance Technician (m/w/d) - Data Centre
Why Join Us?
We recognize that many applicants hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the requirements. At Equinix, we value diverse experiences and backgrounds. If you're excited about this role and believe it challenges you, we encourage you to apply regardless of any reservations.
Job Summary
We are seeking a proactive team member for our Frankfurt Critical facilities, FR9. Your role will involve semi-routine maintenance and repairs, coordinating with vendors, supporting site administration, completing work orders, and collaborating on infrastructure projects. You will also assist senior staff, ensure vendor compliance, and manage inventory needs.
Responsibilities
- Facility Maintenance: Perform moderately difficult preventative and corrective maintenance on facility systems, including plumbing, fire suppression, and safety systems. Monitor Building Monitoring System (BMS) and resolve alarm issues.
- Repairs and Inspections: Conduct difficult repairs, installations, and on-site inspections of facility components. Support energy efficiency measures.
- Vendor Support: Manage work approval processes for service providers, ensure maintenance activities follow standard procedures, and update technical files with vendors.
- Site Administration: Maintain site logs for permits (e.g., MOPs), identify Single Points of Failure (SPOFs), and respond to on-site incidents, including failures and delays, support with Health and Safety and Compliance Audits.
- Work Orders and Projects: Complete routine work requests, troubleshoot and maintain office equipment, make minor changes to mechanical/electrical systems, and carry out infrastructure projects.
- Incident Response: Respond to all difficult on-site incidents, using substantial understanding of operating procedures to support site administration.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with team members to resolve facility incidents, mentor on general maintenance activities, and provide inventory needs for critical parts and equipment.
- Supervision and Guidance: Operate critical infrastructures under senior technical staff supervision, normally receive little instruction on daily tasks, and general guidance on new assignments.
Requirements
- Language Skills: Professional Proficiency in English and German
- Educational Background: Completed vocational training as an electrician / electronics technician / energy electronics technician / refrigeration and air conditioning technician or equivalent
- Experience: Broad knowledge of critical infrastructure like UPS, generators, BMS, chillers, and life safety systems and hands-on infrastructure maintenance
- Customer Service: A self-motivated and flexible individual who communicates clearly with customers.
- Shift work: Willingness to work 24/7 shifts
What We Offer
- An unlimited employment contract
- 30 days of vacation per year
- Compensation for overtime or time off in lieu
- Company pension contributions and retirement benefits
- Subsidy for the use of public transportation and lunch
- Job bike
- Partial coverage of gym or sports club membership fees
- Company stock program
- Sports events and company activities
- Work clothing
- Great colleagues and a corporate culture where it's fun to contribute energy and initiative
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.