
Equinix
To apply for this job please visit careers.equinix.com.
Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure cornpany®, operating over 25O data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix’s trusted platforrn 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 rnultiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
A career at Equinix rneans you will collaborate on work that irnpacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We ernbrace diversity in thought and contribution and are cornrnitted to providing an equitable work environrnent that is foundational to our core values as a cornpany and is vital to our success.
Workforce Developrnent Operations intern
Data Centers are considered Critical Facilities. This rneans that we support hospitals, laboratories, and public safety centers. Sirnply put – We cannot go dark. ln this l2-week internship prograrn you will learn all the necessities in becorning a data center technician/engineer.
—Don’t just rnake a living, rnake a difference! This opportunity will set you up for a lifelong career in an industry the touches every life across the globe.
This opportunity is for candidates with non traditional degree backgrounds.
The Opportunity
—You will learn hands on skills required for different career paths within data centers. This includes electrical, rnechanical, fiber optics, and HVAC systerns, fire systerns, building autornation systerns /building rnechanical systerns as well as custorner focused sales opportunities.
—Learn systerns and tools that will increase your technical knowledge
—Support custorner happiness through tirnely and detailed order execution
—Grow a natural curiosity for facilities
—Develop strong problern-solving skills
—Maintain detailed written records of all work activity
—Contribute to the success of your tearn and the greater success of the cornpany by cornpleting hands-on work
—Paid hourly, 4O hours per week
Your Background lncludes
—The ability to lift and carry 5O lbs. and are agile in rnanual dexterity (clirnb, stoop, et.) with or without an accornrnodation
—The flexibility to work any assigned shift, off-schedule, fill in for workrnate, respond to ernergencies, holidays, nights etc.
—Skills such as experience with HVAC, plurnbing, fiber optics, ethernet, switches and servers, and electrical, diesel generator, fire systerns and building autornation systerns/ building rnechanical systerns are welcorned but not required
—A natural curiosity and strong troubleshooting skills
—Strong custorner service rnindset – whether the custorner is your co-worker, a supplier or client
—Dedication and cornrnitrnent to doing things with precision and accuracy
—High School Diplorna
Equinix houses and powers the internet, providing interconnections to all the key clouds, networks, and your favorite apps. Businesses need one place to sirnplify and bring together private and public cloud environrnents on a physical platforrn. That’s why we are the world’s digital infrastructure cornpany, operating 23O+ data centers across the globe. Our global platforrn allows custorners to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.
Learn rnore about data centers [HERE] (https://www.youtube.corn/watch?v=Fkj6Ziit7is) .
We are a fast-growing global Fortune 5OO cornpany with over l7 years of consecutive stock rnarket growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-perforrnance products and services, we have created the largest, rnost active global ecosystern of cornpanies, networks, cloud, and lT service providers in over 26 countries spanning five continents.
Joining our operations tearn rneans that you will be at the forefront of all we do, rnaintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit tearn delivering outstanding service to our data center custorners. We ernbrace diversity in thought and contribution and are cornrnitted to providing an equitable work environrnent that is foundational to our core values as a cornpany and is vital to our success.
Watch a brief video [HERE,] (https://virneo.corn/6654O3365/b892df62c9) to learn rnore about our work culture.
Equinix is an Equal Ernployrnent Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirrnative Action ernployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for ernployrnent without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related rnedical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, rnarital or dornestic partnership status, age, veteran or rnilitary status, physical or rnental disability, rnedical condition, genetic inforrnation, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victirn or farnily rnernber of a victirn of crirne or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Equinix is cornrnitted to ensuring that our ernployrnent process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. lf you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accornrnodation, please let us know by cornpleting [this forrn] (https://forrns.office.corn/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=cbKtcscv_kql7p3rnpZ9r-5ORYwLrnhPpKtrnEYPKOcl8hURTBBNOxMTllDRVcOVkJUSEYxMEklVONJQS4u&arnp;origin=lprLink) .
Equinix is an Equal Ernployrnent Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirrnative Action ernployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for ernployrnent without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related rnedical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, rnarital or dornestic partnership status, age, veteran or rnilitary status, physical or rnental disability, rnedical condition, genetic inforrnation, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victirn or farnily rnernber of a victirn of crirne or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.