Data Center Technician (night shift)

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Skills

Visio

SONET

Quality assurance
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Education

High school diploma or GED
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Pay

$58,000 - $101,000 a year
Job type

Full-time
Shift and schedule

12 hour shift

Weekends as needed

Night shift

Holidays
 
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Job address
6906 South 204th Street, Kent, WA 98032
 
Full job description
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.

Job Summary

Is a skilled specialist that works on assignments requiring considerable judgement. Focus is on tasks using considerable skilled judgement and has deep understanding of standard operating procedures. Supports the overall team.

Data Center Technician position at our Kent location. This is a 24/7/365 environment. Assigned shift will be 12-hour night shift either Sunday through Tuesday and every other Wednesday, or Thursday through Saturday and every other Wednesday.

Responsibilities

Installations

Racks and stacks customer equipment

Reads installation plans (Visio Drawings / Spreadsheets) and implements installation accordingly

Queue Management

Determines work priorities from the Oracle queue and ensures adherence to all commit times

Testing/Troubleshooting

Troubleshoots switched / multiplexed / media converted circuits; escalates to, and works with networking group, as needed

Cross Connects

Installs/tests/modifies cross connects per SOPs and ensures proper cable management of: coax, fiber, twisted pair copper, and intra-building cross connects

Installs and tests advanced cross connects circuits (switched, multiplexed, etc.)

Documentation/Reporting

Maintains detailed written records of all work activity

Projects

Leads advanced installations; provides input and identifies problems with drawings, and assists with verification of custom projects

Training

May deliver training to others on operations procedures and basic safety

Identifies site specific safety issues and integrates into training

Customer Management

Supports customer satisfaction through timely and precise order execution and quality assurance checks

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience as a data center technician

Ability to install fiber trays, fiber ladders, rack and stack customer equipment

High School Diploma

Experience using BERT and SONET test equipment a plus

Able to perform all essential job functions, including walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting and manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation

Able to lift heavy equipment/items up to 50 pounds

Able to work days/nights/weekends/holidays, if needed and/or required

The United States targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

California (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $58,000 to $101,000 per year


Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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.

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link:

USA Benefits eBook

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, ****** 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.

The United States targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

California (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $58,000 to $101,000 per year


Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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.

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link:

USA Benefits eBook