Facilities Maintenance Intern

About the position

This is a temporary hourly intern position working no more than 20 hours per week. Work involves a variety of entry level functions dealing with building maintenance. Intern must demonstrate a basic working knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and their uses to conduct Preventive Maintenance (PM) or repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment, as well as general maintenance repairs which include but not limited to windows, doors, locks, drywall, flooring, and concrete in or at various County buildings. Intern must demonstrate a basic working knowledge of computer skills and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Technicians (I, II, III) in planning out and scheduling work orders.
• Assist Technicians (I, II, III) in generating a material list for each work order.
• Monitor work orders progress and update work order documentation as needed.
• Assist Technicians (I, II, III) in identifying and monitoring safety risk associated with work orders and making sure all safety measures are being put into practice.
• Assist Technicians (I, II, III) in preparing reports for supervisor and Operations Manager.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure work order requirements and objectives are met.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a program pursuing a degree in Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, or General Contractor or related degree.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable and displays professionalism.
• Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in building maintenance and exposure to real-world business challenges.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced technicians at every skill level.
• Opportunity to work on diverse projects and contribute to meaningful initiatives.
• Flexible hours.