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SkillBridge, Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer - Trainee

Equinix, Inc · San Jose, CA · posted 81 days ago

In short: SkillBridge, Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer - Trainee at Equinix, Inc in San Jose, CA, posted 81 days ago.

By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.

Equinix, Incemployer

San Jose, CAlocation

Manufacturing and hardware engsub-niche

81 days agoposted

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The job

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Employer	Equinix, Inc
Location	San Jose, California
Field	Engineering, Construction and Energy › Manufacturing and hardware engineering
Level	Mid Level
Source category	Cleaning and Facilities
Posted	2026-08-20 (81 days ago)
Work arrangement	On-site at the location listed
Pay	Not published in the source listing

Job description

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.

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. You'll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you-because when you feel valued, you're empowered to do your best work.

Are you a military service member within or nearing your 180-day window for separation from active duty?

Are you a military spouse fellow wanting to pursue a technology career?

If this is you, then Equinix has a unique opportunity to help kick-start the next chapter in your professional life.

We are accepting applications for our very own DoD SkillBridge Fellowship Program, supporting Data Center Operations and Critical Facilities. The training will be on the cutting edge of technology, in a digital infrastructure environment, supporting an initiative designed to connect our nation's warfighters to the best employment opportunities available.

Do you have a background in Electronics, Electrician, or HVAC, and skilled Mechanical trades?

This could be your next career move!

In this DoD Skillbridge Program with Equinix, you will:

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
Earning real-world industry qualifications and certifications
Build experience and competency in your trade/ profession with our team
Expand your professional network of contacts
Gain familiarity with corporate culture

Responsibilities

Has a substantial understanding of the job while working on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or making recommendations. Focuses on moderately difficult tasks, with substantial understanding of standard operating procedures. Supports the overall team.

Facility / Infrastructure Maintenance

Performs moderately difficult preventative and corrective maintenance checks on-site to facility components. You will perform site inspections and monitor the building and Data Center alarms
Performs moderately difficult repairs, maintenance, installations, and on-site inspections to facility systems. Supports energy efficiency measures
Monitors the Building Monitoring System (BMS) and resolves moderately difficult alarm issues that require judgement in resolving while following standard operating procedures
Operates and maintains plumbing, fire suppression, and safety systems
Operates critical infrastructures under the supervision of more senior technical staff
Normally receives little instruction on daily work and general instructions on newly introduced assignments

Customer Operations Technician

Queue Management & Reporting
Prioritize and manage service requests to meet deadlines
Maintain detailed records and audit reports
Installations
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
Support standard cross-connect work orders
Other troubleshooting procedures

Site Administration & Incident Support

Performs moderately difficult site logs for permits, such as Maintenance Operation Protocol (MOPs) and scripts
Identifies Single Points of Failure (SPOFs) and makes recommendations
Responds to all moderately difficult on-site incidents, including failures, problems and delays
Uses substantial understanding in following operating procedures to support on-site administration

Work Orders & Additional Projects

Completes routine work requests and circuit installations
Troubleshoots and maintains office equipment (if necessary); supports auxiliary equipment and machines with problem-solving and repairs to avoid/minimize downtime
Makes minor changes to mechanical, electrical, and specialized systems, as directed
Carries out infrastructure projects

Collaboration

Collaborate with others to resolve moderately difficult facility incidents
Effectively collaborates within the department; may mentor team members on general maintenance activities
Provides stakeholders with inventory needs to maintain optimal stock levels of critical parts and equipment
May recommend infrastructure projects

Qualifications

Must meet all eligibility requirements outlined in DOD Instruction 1322.29 and NAVADMIN 222/15. Required
Technical associate's degree, military-technical school, or civilian technical trade school completion
Education level: Working on a bachelor's degree or relevant experience w/1-4 years in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Comprehensive knowledge of critical infrastructure, i.e., UPS, generators, 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
Good time management habits, ability to multitask, and to sustain focus on long tasks.
Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas
Attitude of taking initiative, enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, teamwork, and creativity.
Ability to lift 50 lbs
The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work and exceptional organization skills required for our constantly evolving environments
Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based work assignments
Presentation skills with colleagues and clients of all levels

*Skillbridge Internship positions are open to active duty and/or transitioning military members. Compensation or pay for this role is made through the service member's current enlistment contract based on pay guidelines set by the Department of Defense (DoD)

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.

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About the role

This is a Mid Level role in the Engineering, Construction and Energy field (Manufacturing and hardware engineering) at Equinix, Inc. Mid-level roles usually expect some years of relevant experience and the ability to work with limited supervision.

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The city

The job is in San Jose, CA. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How San Jose compares. Among the 145 largest places in California, San Jose is #3 by population, #30 for household income (#1 = highest), #110 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #48 for college degrees (#1 = most). Its county, Santa Clara County, is #1 of 58 counties for average pay ($197,043).

The place in numbers

San Jose has 990,138 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 2.5% of the population of California. It covers 178 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 5,564 people per square mile. The median age is 38.2, about the same as the state median (38.2 against 37.9).

Housing

The median gross rent is $2,669 a month (rent plus utilities), 31% above the state median ($2,669 against $2,036). Over a year that is 21.9% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $1,233,200, which is 8.4 times the median household income ($146,427); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 55.8% of households own their home, about the same as the state average (55.8% against 55.9%).

Work and pay

The San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metropolitan area has 1,134,970 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $84,050 a year, 65% above the national median ($84,050 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are computer and mathematical (149,970 jobs, median $186,320); management (115,110 jobs, median $210,750); business and financial operations (94,210 jobs, median $125,240). The area is most specialised in computer and mathematical (3.9 times) and architecture and engineering (2.5 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($210,750) and legal ($195,190). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Santa Clara County was 4.2%. 67.6% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Santa Clara County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 62.9% drive alone, 2.4% use public transit, 1.8% walk, 20.3% work from home. 15.3% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 21% below the state average (15.3% against 19.4%).

People and education

47.3% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28% above the state share (47.3% against 37.1%). 42.0% of residents were born outside the United States, 56% above the state share (42.0% against 27.0%). The poverty rate is 8.1%, 32% below the state rate (8.1% against 12.0%).

Climate

The warmest month is Aug, averaging 68°F (19.8°C), and the coolest is Jan at 47°F (8.3°C). About 510 mm (20 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Dec is the wettest month (114 mm) and Jul the driest (0 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Campbell (8 miles, similar rent); Los Gatos (9 miles, rent 22% higher); Santa Clara (10 miles, rent 13% higher); Milpitas (10 miles, rent 17% higher). Rent differences are against San Jose; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Where to live

CITY Official statistics Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · Data: ACS 2020–2024

Places within 50 miles (straight line) of San Jose, CA that have a guide, with what living there costs. No pay estimate is shown because the title did not match one occupation.

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Place ⇅	Distance from the job city ⇅	Median rent ⇅	Median home value ⇅	Median household income ⇅	Commute 45+ min ⇅	Rent as % of occupation pay ⇅	Open jobs there ⇅
San Jose, CA	0 mi	$2,669	$1,233,200	$146,427	15.3%	n/a	Jobs
Campbell, CA	8 mi	$2,737	$1,617,000	$145,268	10.4%	n/a	Jobs
Los Gatos, CA	9 mi	$3,247	$2,000,001	$217,554	17.6%	n/a	—
Santa Clara, CA	10 mi	$3,016	$1,582,600	$178,958	8.9%	n/a	—
Milpitas, CA	10 mi	$3,120	$1,251,700	$178,798	15.2%	n/a	Jobs
Saratoga, CA	12 mi	$3,501	$2,000,001	$250,001	8.3%	n/a	—
Cupertino, CA	13 mi	$3,501	$2,000,001	$234,707	9.1%	n/a	Jobs
Sunnyvale, CA	13 mi	$3,039	$1,801,800	$186,170	9.0%	n/a	Jobs
Morgan Hill, CA	15 mi	$2,474	$1,210,200	$163,920	32.9%	n/a	—
Fremont, CA	15 mi	$2,933	$1,403,800	$181,506	23.6%	n/a	Jobs
Mountain View, CA	16 mi	$3,062	$1,927,000	$189,917	9.3%	n/a	Jobs
Los Altos, CA	16 mi	$3,501	$2,000,001	$250,001	8.3%	n/a	—
Los Altos Hills, CA	18 mi	$3,501	$2,000,001	$250,001	18.0%	n/a	—
Newark, CA	19 mi	$2,776	$1,142,800	$169,064	22.2%	n/a	—
Palo Alto, CA	19 mi	$3,484	$2,000,001	$231,101	8.2%	n/a	Jobs
East Palo Alto, CA	21 mi	$2,244	$1,102,600	$113,493	9.7%	n/a	—
Menlo Park, CA	22 mi	$3,239	$2,000,001	$210,025	11.5%	n/a	Jobs
Gilroy, CA	24 mi	$2,301	$1,027,400	$133,107	32.4%	n/a	—
Atherton, CA	24 mi	$3,501	$2,000,001	$250,001	7.0%	n/a	—
Union City, CA	24 mi	$2,713	$1,104,900	$133,715	24.0%	n/a	—

Career paths

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Distances

CITY Calculation (straight line) Source: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (coordinates) · Data: 2024

How far San Jose, CA is from the 20 largest US cities, in straight-line miles (not driving distance). Click a column to sort.

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From ⇅	Straight-line distance (miles) ⇅	Population of that city ⇅
San Jose, CA	0 mi	990,138
San Francisco, CA	73 mi	830,235
Los Angeles, CA	296 mi	3,857,263
San Diego, CA	407 mi	1,389,526
Phoenix, AZ	604 mi	1,642,323
Seattle, WA	714 mi	754,195
Denver, CO	930 mi	718,877
Oklahoma City, OK	1,354 mi	697,125
Fort Worth, TX	1,414 mi	963,194
San Antonio, TX	1,444 mi	1,479,835
Dallas, TX	1,446 mi	1,307,930
Austin, TX	1,459 mi	979,539
Houston, TX	1,602 mi	2,328,253
Chicago, IL	1,832 mi	2,711,226
Indianapolis, IN	1,923 mi	885,860
Columbus, OH	2,087 mi	914,802
Charlotte, NC	2,270 mi	903,844
Jacksonville, FL	2,337 mi	977,670
Philadelphia, PA	2,497 mi	1,579,706
New York, NY	2,550 mi	8,483,844

Nearby cities with open jobs (within 120 miles)

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City ⇅	Straight-line distance ⇅	Open jobs ⇅
Campbell, CA	8 mi	7
Milpitas, CA	10 mi	2
Sunnyvale, CA	13 mi	12
Fremont, CA	15 mi	2
Palo Alto, CA	19 mi	24
Capitola, CA	23 mi	1
Pleasanton, CA	26 mi	1
Redwood City, CA	27 mi	27
Belmont, CA	30 mi	2
Alameda, CA	39 mi	15
San Francisco, CA	73 mi	587
Sacramento, CA	90 mi	38

The employer

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What is the SkillBridge, Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer - Trainee job at Equinix, Inc?

A mid level role in engineering, construction and energy (manufacturing and hardware engineering) listed 81 days ago. The full description is on this page and on The Muse.

Where is this job?

San Jose, CA.

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How much does it pay?

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What is the cost of living there?

Median rent in San Jose is $2,669 a month and median household income $146,427 (ACS 2020–2024).

How old is this listing?

It was posted on 2026-08-20 (81 days ago). Jobs older than 90 days are not shown.

Are there similar jobs?

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