Facilities Maintenance Intern

Great Lakes Energy•Boyne City, MI

About The Position

Great Lakes Energy is looking for a facilities maintenance technician to manage routine inspections, maintenance, and minor repairs for our equipment and facilities. Help us maintain a safe, clean, and efficient work environment!" Who We Are For over 85 years, Great Lakes Energy has powered rural communities across 26 counties in western and northern Michigan. As the third-largest Michigan-based electric utility and the state's largest member-owned power company, we serve over 128,000 meters with pride. Beyond delivering reliable electricity, we are leaders in advanced fiber technology through Truestream, our communication solutions subsidiary. At Great Lakes Energy, we prioritize enriching the lives of our community members and employees. With over 300 team members, we're more than just colleagues-we're a close-knit family, united by a shared vision of growth, innovation, and community service. A Day in the Life of a Facilities Maintenance Intern at GLE GLE is seeking an intern to assist with day-to-day maintenance tasks while shadowing our Facilities Maintenance Technicians in their daily activities. You'll gain firsthand exposure to how our team inspects, maintains, and repairs building systems to ensure a safe and clean work environment. A key focus of this internship will be supporting the implementation of a new facilities maintenance software platform. Working closely with your supervisor, you'll help identify, inventory, catalogue, and record facility-related assets within the system. You'll also assist in developing preventative maintenance schedules to ensure equipment and building systems are properly maintained for long-term reliability. In addition, you'll support routine maintenance and custodial tasks, light repairs, grounds upkeep, and event setup/breakdown-gaining well-rounded, hands-on experience in facilities operations. Who You Are You're currently enrolled in a trade, technical, or related college program (facilities maintenance, construction trades, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, engineering technology, or similar) and eager to apply your skills in a real-world setting. You enjoy hands-on work, communicate clearly, and take safety seriously. You're organized, service-oriented, and willing to learn. You can troubleshoot problems, use hand and power tools responsibly, follow safe lifting practices, and manage your time effectively. You also hold a valid Michigan driver's license with a satisfactory driving record. What You'll Gain Hands-on experience in facility, grounds, and equipment maintenance Exposure to asset inventory systems and maintenance scheduling Practical skills in troubleshooting, installation, and minor repairs Experience working with custodial and light electrical tasks Mentorship from experienced facilities professionals A strong foundation in safety practices and teamwork If you're ready to build your skills and contribute to a team that values safety and service, we encourage you to apply for the Facilities Maintenance Intern position at GLE. Great Lakes Energy is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a trade, technical, or related college program (facilities maintenance, construction trades, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, engineering technology, or similar)
Eager to apply your skills in a real-world setting.
Enjoy hands-on work
Communicate clearly
Take safety seriously.
Organized
Service-oriented
Willing to learn
Troubleshoot problems
Use hand and power tools responsibly
Follow safe lifting practices
Manage your time effectively
Hold a valid Michigan driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

Assist with day-to-day maintenance tasks while shadowing our Facilities Maintenance Technicians in their daily activities.
Supporting the implementation of a new facilities maintenance software platform.
Help identify, inventory, catalogue, and record facility-related assets within the system.
Assist in developing preventative maintenance schedules to ensure equipment and building systems are properly maintained for long-term reliability.
Support routine maintenance and custodial tasks, light repairs, grounds upkeep, and event setup/breakdown