Engineering Student

Cushman & Wakefield • Boston, MA

3d • $17 - $20

About The Position

The Engineering Student assists in-house technicians and engineering management with the day-to-day maintenance, repair, and efficient operation of building systems and equipment. Depending on experience, the intern may also work on a specific project or process improvement.

The role involves supporting preventive maintenance, tenant requests, repair work, MEP/HVAC systems and controls, construction drawing review and coordination, and the implementation of asset-tagging and preventive-maintenance software records. The student is expected to communicate building conditions and operational status, maintain accurate records, and help promote positive tenant relations and high standards for property operations and appearance.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a facilities management or similar program.
• Must have a positive attitude and be willing to assist with approved engineering and maintenance tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive work assignments, plan or generate work to be performed, obtain necessary tools, equipment, and materials, and complete assignments and paperwork promptly.
• Follow inspection and service procedures in the preventive maintenance program and support its day-to-day completion, organization, and accuracy.
• Complete tenant requests and repair work, and maintain related records for the site or buildings as required.
• Maintain logs of daily activities and events as required.
• Communicate building operations and conditions to appropriate parties and promptly report potential or existing problems.
• Promote high standards in property operation and appearance and maintain positive tenant relations through proactive communication, routine follow-up, and customer service.
• Develop oversight and understanding of MEP systems and control systems.
• Perform hands-on and design work with MEP systems.
• Support MEP/HVAC preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair MEP/HVAC controls.
• Review and coordinate construction drawings.
• Assist with asset tagging and uploading information into the preventive-maintenance software database.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life insurance, and disability insurance programs.
• Eligible employees receive paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive pay, subject to eligibility factors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed