2027 Facilities Internship

Occidental Arts & Ecology Center • Occidental, CA

6d

About The Position

The Facilities Internship entails a diverse array of work maintaining and improving the buildings and infrastructure at OAEC. The facilities intern works in areas such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, woodworking and forest management. Tasks vary from simple, quick repairs to multi-week construction projects. While much of what we do is functional in its approach, we do not pass up an opportunity to employ an artistic sensibility in our work.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of trade skills (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, tile, etc.).
• Ability to easily lift 60 lbs. throughout the day.
• Ability to easily take instruction and apply lessons.
• Curiosity about how things go together.
• A sense of joy in working hard and a job well done.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in one or more areas of trade skills (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, tile, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Regular maintenance responsibilities of OAEC infrastructure including potable and agricultural water, septic systems, retreat center needs, energy systems, etc.
• Carpentry and furniture building, based on skills and aptitude of intern.
• Electrical and plumbing, new work and remodel
• Wildlands and tree work.
• Roof care and replacement
• Painting and staining
• Maintaining aesthetic standards of the site to serve retreat center, community, and staff needs.
• Chop wood and carry water.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed