Digital Realty Career Opportunities
Do you have facilities engineering/management experience working in a Data Center within the past 3 years? If no experience in the last 3 years, when did you last work in a data center?
Do you have hands-on critical Facilities Operation/Management/Engineering experience WORKING IN A DATA CENTER, including experience with critical infrastructure (generators, UPS, HVAC)?
Within the last 5 years, what role did the following play in your job:
Analyzing and interpreting complex project documents including AutoCAD, Visio and PDF documents.
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Opportunity Snapshot

This position offers you the opportunity to expand your skills and experience in critical infrastructure facilities operations with the largest wholesale data center provider in the world. Quick question for you - click here On a daily basis you will be involved with operations, project management, construction management and more, enjoying the opportunity to gain additional skills and further enhance your resume. As you know, critical infrastructure is the wave of the future in facilities management, and as Digital Realty continues to grow, we'll be looking for proven players to move up within our organization. Currently, we're building a 24/7 team and have several open positions, so feel free to share this information with your qualified network. 

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. supports the data center and colocation strategies of more than 600 firms across its secure, network-rich portfolio of data centers located throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Digital Realty's clients include domestic and international companies of all sizes, ranging from financial services, cloud and information technology services, to manufacturing, energy, gaming, life sciences and consumer products.

Pictured: Digital Realty data centers feature advanced technical systems to support the most demanding operations of our customers.

The Requirements

To be a good fit for this opportunity you will have:
  • Journeyman level experience in mission critical facilities operating / engineering, including experience with mission critical infrastructure (UPS, HVAC, generators, fire/life safety systems).  Quick question for you - click here
  • Expert, hands-on HVAC Mechanical (preferred) or Electrical skills and competence in the area of non-expertise (for example, electrical expertise with mechanical competence, or vice-versa).
  • The ability to:
    • Comprehend, analyze and interpret complex project documents, including AutoCAD, Visio and PDF documents.  Quick question for you - click here
    • Manage projects effectively.
    • Develop installation standards and project tracking / management documents.
    • Respond effectively, verbally and in writing, to sensitive issues, complex inquiries or complaints.
    • Interact effectively with managers, clients, customers and the general public.
  • A high level of commitment to customer service to both co-workers and clients.
  • Self-motivation, a self-starter approach; the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Preferred but not required:
  • Electrical, HVAC and / or mechanical licenses.
  • Experience writing technical methods of procedure.
  • Change management experience.
  • Experience with incident reporting.
We're looking for technicians with schedule flexibility and a willingness to work weeknights and/or weekends. While not guaranteed, we anticipate some overtime opportunities. Please note, this is a non-union position.

About 111 8th Ave. (pictured)
Located in the Chelsea and Meatpacking Districts of Manhattan, 111 Eighth Avenue was originally built in 1932 as warehouses and headquarters of the Port Authority of NY and NJ. The 1999 renovation overhauled its base building systems – including power plants, vertical transportation, fuel delivery and security systems – transforming this property into a premiere Internet gateway facility and a first class office building. Digital Realty’s leasehold interests in this property, expiring in 2022 and 2024, consist of 117,000 sq. ft. and almost 11 MW of power. These spaces are leased to four customers who are in the telecommunications and colocation industries.

This highly sought after building ranks as one of the premiere telecom hotels in Manhattan -- and across the country. Under new ownership from Google, the building is in a period of transition, and mission-critical availability is at a premium. With Digital Realty’s long term leasehold, tenants are ensured the opportunity to continue to utilize this one of a kind facility for the long term.

The Role

Reporting to the Data Center Manager, you will join the Data Center Technician team led by your supervisor, who also works as a hands-on team member. The team currently includes three other technicians, but as we take on 24/7 responsibilities, the team will grow. Ours is a tight-knit group without silos -- everyone shares responsibilities, including the DC Manager, who wouldn't ask you to do anything he would not be willing to do himself. Your training will take 3 to 6 months. Once you're acclimated, you'll take on responsibilities as you sometimes work alone and/or with one other Technician. 

This role involves making rounds and responding to issues that arise, but also contributing to all aspects of the oversight and monitoring of building operations including adjustments to the HVAC, electrical, BMS, emergency generators and fire/life safety systems. You'll operate and maintain generators, electrical switchgear, chilled water, air conditioning, ventilating and other mechanical and electrical equipment. Pivotal to your success will be your ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment and systems independently, or outsource repairs to the appropriate vendor. Maintenance will be the lion's share of your duties and will require 60% to 70% of your time. 

Your specific activities will include:
  • Monitoring and maintaining all building systems and mission critical facilities equipment and other equipment associated with the raised floor environment including mechanical, electrical, emergency generators, fire/life safety systems and associated equipment. 
  • Conducting routine, ongoing assessment of the building systems operations.
  • Performing tests and rounds, and analyzing data to assure the proper functioning of equipment.
  • Performing preventive maintenance on all building equipment.
  • Working on building management programs for a mission critical facilities environment.
  • Ensuring efficient operation of all building systems.
  • Assisting, as necessary, with scheduling of preventive maintenance, contracted maintenance and general maintenance with minimum disruption of building services.
  • Coordinating maintenance efforts, as needed, with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel and engineers.
  • Maintaining lighting in all areas of the building.
  • Ensuring compliance with all safety procedures as well as utilization of protective equipment.
  • Maintaining ongoing communication with tenants, owners, property management and vendors.
  • Assisting in updating and / or maintaining as-built drawings.
  • Responding quickly to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure etc.) and customer concerns.
  • Assisting with maintaining inventory control programs / purchasing parts and supplies.
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agencies and DLR directives as they relate to building operations.
Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Why Digital Realty

Professional development -- your primary focus, of course, will be on the critical infrastructure, but you'll be responsible for the entire site and most likely you'll gain experience in areas that are new to you. In addition, we are committed to helping our people grow professionally, including providing training opportunities.

Career options -- this role can provide you with challenges and fulfillment for years to come. At the same time, if you have the aptitude and ambition, our ongoing growth -- here in New York and in other locations -- will create advancement opportunities for strong performers.

Prime location -- This is one of the best known and respected data center sites in New York and across the country. It provides a great learning platform with challenges that you might not find at other sites. If you want to learn, continue to develop your skills, and test yourself, there is no better place. Make it here and you can make it almost anywhere – you’ll have the opportunity to leverage your skills and thrive.

The "best of both worlds" -- you'll find that working for our company may be a little bit different. We are small enough, with over 800 employees worldwide, that your hard work will be visible throughout the organization, yet our extensive portfolio of services and solutions and proven track record of growth, stability and industry-leading innovation give you the resources and tools you need to take your career to the next level.

Great environment -- at Digital Realty you'll join a great team made up of diverse personalities in an easy-going but results-oriented atmosphere. We value transparency and collaboration, and understand the value that each employee brings.

Green standard for sustainability -- we are committed to improving the performance and energy efficiency of our data centers through the creation, adoption and promotion of industry-leading best data center practices (pictured). Not only do we build to LEED and BREEAM certification requirements, but we also are pioneers in thinking about green data centers, including being a contributing member of The Green Grid.

Stable profile -- our financial strength and stability provide our customers with the assurance that Digital Realty will be their data center partner for current data center needs and those in the future. Our investment-grade debt ratings provide us with access to capital to support the growth of our company, provide financing options for our customers, and continually invest in our properties.

Excellent compensation -- Digital Realty offers a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions.

Keys to Success

It should be clear by now that this is a hands-on role; you'll need much more in your background than experience with rounds and readings. In addition, to be an outstanding Data Center Technician, you will:
  • Achieve goals independently, but also know when to ask for help.
  • Remain open to learning new things, including the Digital Realty way of doing business.
  • Be willing to dig in to discover the cause of issues, and be creative in solving them.
  • Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and pride in your work.
  • Bring a commitment to teamwork.

About Digital Realty

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. supports the data center and colocation strategies of more than 600 firms across its secure, network-rich portfolio of data centers located throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Digital Realty's clients include domestic and international companies of all sizes, ranging from financial services, cloud and information technology services, to manufacturing, energy, gaming, life sciences and consumer products.

Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR) with investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies.

Digital Realty offers a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions. Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer, EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to any employee of Digital Realty and its subsidiaries. Digital Realty is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited referrals.

Opportunity Snapshot

This position offers you the opportunity to expand your skills and experience in critical infrastructure facilities operations with the largest wholesale data center provider in the world. Quick question for you - click here On a daily basis you will be involved with operations, project management, construction management and more, enjoying the opportunity to gain additional skills and further enhance your resume. As you know, critical infrastructure is the wave of the future in facilities management, and as Digital Realty continues to grow, we'll be looking for proven players to move up within our organization. Currently, we're building a 24/7 team and have several open positions, so feel free to share this information with your qualified network. 

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. supports the data center and colocation strategies of more than 600 firms across its secure, network-rich portfolio of data centers located throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Digital Realty's clients include domestic and international companies of all sizes, ranging from financial services, cloud and information technology services, to manufacturing, energy, gaming, life sciences and consumer products.

Pictured: Digital Realty data centers feature advanced technical systems to support the most demanding operations of our customers.

The Requirements

To be a good fit for this opportunity you will have:
  • Journeyman level experience in mission critical facilities operating / engineering, including experience with mission critical infrastructure (UPS, HVAC, generators, fire/life safety systems).  Quick question for you - click here
  • Expert, hands-on HVAC Mechanical (preferred) or Electrical skills and competence in the area of non-expertise (for example, electrical expertise with mechanical competence, or vice-versa).
  • The ability to:
    • Comprehend, analyze and interpret complex project documents, including AutoCAD, Visio and PDF documents.  Quick question for you - click here
    • Manage projects effectively.
    • Develop installation standards and project tracking / management documents.
    • Respond effectively, verbally and in writing, to sensitive issues, complex inquiries or complaints.
    • Interact effectively with managers, clients, customers and the general public.
  • A high level of commitment to customer service to both co-workers and clients.
  • Self-motivation, a self-starter approach; the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Preferred but not required:
  • Electrical, HVAC and / or mechanical licenses.
  • Experience writing technical methods of procedure.
  • Change management experience.
  • Experience with incident reporting.
We're looking for technicians with schedule flexibility and a willingness to work weeknights and/or weekends. While not guaranteed, we anticipate some overtime opportunities. Please note, this is a non-union position.

About 111 8th Ave. (pictured)
Located in the Chelsea and Meatpacking Districts of Manhattan, 111 Eighth Avenue was originally built in 1932 as warehouses and headquarters of the Port Authority of NY and NJ. The 1999 renovation overhauled its base building systems – including power plants, vertical transportation, fuel delivery and security systems – transforming this property into a premiere Internet gateway facility and a first class office building. Digital Realty’s leasehold interests in this property, expiring in 2022 and 2024, consist of 117,000 sq. ft. and almost 11 MW of power. These spaces are leased to four customers who are in the telecommunications and colocation industries.

This highly sought after building ranks as one of the premiere telecom hotels in Manhattan -- and across the country. Under new ownership from Google, the building is in a period of transition, and mission-critical availability is at a premium. With Digital Realty’s long term leasehold, tenants are ensured the opportunity to continue to utilize this one of a kind facility for the long term.

The Role

Reporting to the Data Center Manager, you will join the Data Center Technician team led by your supervisor, who also works as a hands-on team member. The team currently includes three other technicians, but as we take on 24/7 responsibilities, the team will grow. Ours is a tight-knit group without silos -- everyone shares responsibilities, including the DC Manager, who wouldn't ask you to do anything he would not be willing to do himself. Your training will take 3 to 6 months. Once you're acclimated, you'll take on responsibilities as you sometimes work alone and/or with one other Technician. 

This role involves making rounds and responding to issues that arise, but also contributing to all aspects of the oversight and monitoring of building operations including adjustments to the HVAC, electrical, BMS, emergency generators and fire/life safety systems. You'll operate and maintain generators, electrical switchgear, chilled water, air conditioning, ventilating and other mechanical and electrical equipment. Pivotal to your success will be your ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment and systems independently, or outsource repairs to the appropriate vendor. Maintenance will be the lion's share of your duties and will require 60% to 70% of your time. 

Your specific activities will include:
  • Monitoring and maintaining all building systems and mission critical facilities equipment and other equipment associated with the raised floor environment including mechanical, electrical, emergency generators, fire/life safety systems and associated equipment. 
  • Conducting routine, ongoing assessment of the building systems operations.
  • Performing tests and rounds, and analyzing data to assure the proper functioning of equipment.
  • Performing preventive maintenance on all building equipment.
  • Working on building management programs for a mission critical facilities environment.
  • Ensuring efficient operation of all building systems.
  • Assisting, as necessary, with scheduling of preventive maintenance, contracted maintenance and general maintenance with minimum disruption of building services.
  • Coordinating maintenance efforts, as needed, with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel and engineers.
  • Maintaining lighting in all areas of the building.
  • Ensuring compliance with all safety procedures as well as utilization of protective equipment.
  • Maintaining ongoing communication with tenants, owners, property management and vendors.
  • Assisting in updating and / or maintaining as-built drawings.
  • Responding quickly to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure etc.) and customer concerns.
  • Assisting with maintaining inventory control programs / purchasing parts and supplies.
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agencies and DLR directives as they relate to building operations.
Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Why Digital Realty

Professional development -- your primary focus, of course, will be on the critical infrastructure, but you'll be responsible for the entire site and most likely you'll gain experience in areas that are new to you. In addition, we are committed to helping our people grow professionally, including providing training opportunities.

Career options -- this role can provide you with challenges and fulfillment for years to come. At the same time, if you have the aptitude and ambition, our ongoing growth -- here in New York and in other locations -- will create advancement opportunities for strong performers.

Prime location -- This is one of the best known and respected data center sites in New York and across the country. It provides a great learning platform with challenges that you might not find at other sites. If you want to learn, continue to develop your skills, and test yourself, there is no better place. Make it here and you can make it almost anywhere – you’ll have the opportunity to leverage your skills and thrive.

The "best of both worlds" -- you'll find that working for our company may be a little bit different. We are small enough, with over 800 employees worldwide, that your hard work will be visible throughout the organization, yet our extensive portfolio of services and solutions and proven track record of growth, stability and industry-leading innovation give you the resources and tools you need to take your career to the next level.

Great environment -- at Digital Realty you'll join a great team made up of diverse personalities in an easy-going but results-oriented atmosphere. We value transparency and collaboration, and understand the value that each employee brings.

Green standard for sustainability -- we are committed to improving the performance and energy efficiency of our data centers through the creation, adoption and promotion of industry-leading best data center practices (pictured). Not only do we build to LEED and BREEAM certification requirements, but we also are pioneers in thinking about green data centers, including being a contributing member of The Green Grid.

Stable profile -- our financial strength and stability provide our customers with the assurance that Digital Realty will be their data center partner for current data center needs and those in the future. Our investment-grade debt ratings provide us with access to capital to support the growth of our company, provide financing options for our customers, and continually invest in our properties.

Excellent compensation -- Digital Realty offers a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions.

Keys to Success

It should be clear by now that this is a hands-on role; you'll need much more in your background than experience with rounds and readings. In addition, to be an outstanding Data Center Technician, you will:
  • Achieve goals independently, but also know when to ask for help.
  • Remain open to learning new things, including the Digital Realty way of doing business.
  • Be willing to dig in to discover the cause of issues, and be creative in solving them.
  • Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and pride in your work.
  • Bring a commitment to teamwork.

About Digital Realty

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. supports the data center and colocation strategies of more than 600 firms across its secure, network-rich portfolio of data centers located throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Digital Realty's clients include domestic and international companies of all sizes, ranging from financial services, cloud and information technology services, to manufacturing, energy, gaming, life sciences and consumer products.

Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR) with investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies.

Digital Realty offers a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions. Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer, EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to any employee of Digital Realty and its subsidiaries. Digital Realty is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited referrals.
Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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