Facilities Intern

Boston Medical Center•Boston, MA

About The Position

Boston Medical Center is seeking an Engineering/Facilities Intern currently pursuing a BS in Facilities or Mechanical Engineering. Under the supervision of the Facilities Operations Department, the intern supports current operations and construction projects, updates CAD-based floor plans, and helps develop a preventative maintenance program for the medical campus’s 20+ buildings. The role also supports the management and monitoring of installation, corrective maintenance, and preventive maintenance for hospital facilities equipment, as well as utility-use databases, utility payments and allocations, and regulatory documentation. The intern contributes to NFPA Life Safety Code compliance across healthcare occupancies. In the Plant Operations Department, the intern supports building automation and direct digital control systems (BAS/DDC), the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), facilities databases and documents, equipment inventories, and technology initiatives. Working under assigned management or supervision, the intern helps assess system quality, energy efficiency, data accuracy, and operational performance; supports training and budgeting; and follows hospital safety, infection-control, regulatory, and conduct standards. The position is listed as full-time, with compensation stated as 40 hours per week at $17 per hour.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a BS in Facilities or Mechanical Engineering; proof of enrollment and a letter of recommendation are required for the selected candidate.
High school diploma or GED required.
Comprehensive knowledge of buildings and equipment.
Ability to anticipate problems, implement solutions, and complete ordinary repairs in a timely manner.
Ability to understand and analyze technical documents, blueprints, contracts, specifications, energy reports, and charts of accounts.
Understanding of purchasing and negotiating functions and ability to create and analyze complex documents.
Strong analytical ability to address complex problems.
Professional business English communication skills for interacting with people at different organizational levels.
Proficiency with standard Microsoft programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and with web browsers.
Ability to follow and give oral and written instructions in English and to read, understand, and work from plans and blueprints.
Strong organization skills and ability to maintain productivity and workflow across multiple projects.
Ability to work as a team member and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population.
Ability to lift equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted, bend, stand, climb, or walk.
Ability to safely use manual tools and common trade power equipment and handle hazardous materials.
Knowledge of applicable codes and regulations related to facilities, residential facilities in a hospital setting, and building system operations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a medical or hospital setting.
Research-setting experience, particularly in BL-2 and BL-3 laboratory environments.

Responsibilities

Support ongoing operations and construction projects, update CAD-based floor plans, and help build the preventative maintenance program for campus buildings.
Manage, control, and monitor installation, corrective maintenance, and preventive maintenance for hospital facilities-related equipment.
Monitor and maintain databases related to utility use and consumption, and assist with utility payment and bill allocation.
Maintain documentation related to regulatory agencies, including Joint Commission requirements and city and state codes; support NFPA Life Safety Code compliance.
Provide technology and MEP operations support for the BAS/DDC and assist with troubleshooting alongside Control Center staff and management.
Assist with routine BAS audits to ensure sequences of operation and alarms have not been overridden or inappropriately modified.
Assist with development and expansion of the CMMS for campus facilities, including accurate equipment inventory and associated OEM manuals and drawings.
Provide technical CMMS support and coordinate external support and programming for system maintenance and expansion.
Help maintain the central facilities database of blueprints, operating and maintenance manuals, CAD files, specifications, and historical building data under manager or supervisor direction.
Provide management feedback on technology opportunities that could improve operations, efficiency, and customer service.
Establish internship goals in collaboration with peers and managers or supervisors.
Audit BAS/DDC operations for proper operation and energy efficiency, and assess CMMS effectiveness in use and reduction of equipment failures and unscheduled downtime.
Measure and report the quality of supported systems, and provide training and support on CMMS, BAS, and other systems.
Support plans and processes for effective use of technology, accurate data collection and entry, productivity monitoring, and identification of training opportunities.
Assist with budgets for technology solutions, maintenance equipment, shop tools, and return-on-investment support for technology initiatives and software.
Follow hospital and regulatory safety procedures, infection-control procedures, and standards for conduct, patient rights, and customer service.
Perform other duties as needed.