Critical Facilities Engineer Trainee - Miami, FL

Critical Facilities Engineer Trainee - Miami, FL

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ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS – Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On‑Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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. A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact.

You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward.

Are you a military service member within or nearing your 180‑day window for separation from active duty? Are you a military spouse or fellow wanting to engage a technology career? If this is you, then Equinix has a unique opportunity to help kick‑start the next chapter in your professional life.

Do you have a background in Electronics, Electrician, or HVAC and skilled Mechanical trades? This could be your next career move!

• Learn how your military experience translates into a rewarding civilian career
• Explore a career or industry you might want to pursue upon separation from active duty

• Build experience and competency in your trade/profession with our team
• Expand your professional network of contacts
• Gain familiarity with corporate culture

• Use a substantial understanding of the job while working on assignments that are moderately difficult requiring judgment in resolving issues or making recommendations.
• Perform moderately difficult preventative and corrective maintenance checks on‑site to facility components, including site inspections and monitoring building and Data Center alarms.
• Execute repairs, maintenance, installations, and on‑site inspections of facility systems to support energy efficiency measures.
• Monitor the Building Monitoring System (BMS) and resolve moderately difficult alarm issues following standard operating procedures.
• Operate and maintain plumbing, fire suppression, and safety systems.
• Operate critical infrastructures under the supervision of more senior technical staff.
• Prioritize and manage service requests to meet deadlines, maintain detailed records and audit reports.
• Rack and stack equipment in data centers; perform fiber terminations using a fusion splicer; set up telecom cabinets, fiber trays, and cage wiring; troubleshoot fiber and copper circuits.
• Perform site logs for permits such as Maintenance Operation Protocols and scripts; identify Single Points of Failure and make recommendations.
• Respond to on‑site incidents, including failures, problems and delays.
• Complete routine work requests and circuit installations; troubleshoot and maintain office equipment as needed.
• Make minor changes to mechanical, electrical, and specialized systems as directed; carry out infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with others to resolve facility incidents, mentor team members, and provide inventory recommendations to stakeholders.

• Must meet all eligibility requirements outlined in DOD Instruction 1322.29 and NAVADMIN 222/15.
• Technical associate’s degree, military‑technical school, or civilian technical trade school completion – or working toward a bachelor’s degree with 1–4 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of critical infrastructure (UPS, generator, BMS, chillers, life safety systems).
• Coursework in HVAC design or heat transfer and thermodynamics.
• Knowledge of HVAC testing and balancing methodologies.
• Knowledge of IT hardware and other data center operations functions.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Good time‑management, multitasking, and organization skills; ability to prioritize effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to present to colleagues and clients at all levels.
• Initiative, enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, teamwork and creativity.

High School/GED

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City
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Miami
State
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Florida
Job Code
: IT Information Technology
Affiliate Sponsor
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Equinix