Facilities Maintenance Intern, SSC / University of South Florida

Compass Group • Tampa, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Maintenance Intern supports SSC Services for Education’s maintenance operations team at the University of South Florida. This paid, hands-on internship provides exposure to facilities maintenance and project coordination, including summer dormitory make-readies, preventive and corrective maintenance, inspections, and coordination with contractors and university personnel. The intern manages assigned projects and work orders, helps develop scopes and estimates, and supports project execution from approval through completion while ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery.

The role also involves a range of routine maintenance and campus-facility tasks, such as minor repairs, HVAC filter replacement, monitoring building safety, moving equipment, groundskeeping, event setup, and cleaning. The schedule will be determined based on the intern’s class schedule and business needs. The position is paid at $15.00 per hour but is not eligible for PTO or benefits such as medical, dental, or vision coverage.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program related to Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Willingness to work in various campus settings and perform occasional physical tasks.
• A valid Non-CDL Class C driver’s license may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of maintenance operations, construction, or project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage, track, and complete assigned projects in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provide quality customer service with attention to detail.
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures; perform minor repairs to doors, fixtures, and furniture.
• Record meter and gauge information at specified intervals to verify operating conditions.
• Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Regularly replace HVAC air filters.
• Monitor building security and safety, including locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use for hazards.
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies manually or using hand trucks.
• Mow and trim lawns and shrubbery and clear debris.
• Notify managers when major repairs or additions to building operating systems are needed.
• Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas.
• Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding for facility events.
• Perform ad-hoc building cleaning, including floor care, trash removal, and restroom servicing.
• Supervise general maintenance and licensed trades personnel and ensure daily work orders are completed.
• Inspect corrective and preventive maintenance tasks and report and document deficiencies.
• Collaborate with client representatives to develop scopes of work for maintenance projects.
• Communicate scopes of work to SSC subcontractors and request pricing as needed.
• Prepare, present, and revise project estimate sheets for client approval.
• Manage approved projects from start to completion, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Follow SSC, University, and Environmental Health and Safety regulations and policies.

Benefits

• Paid internship.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced facilities professionals.
• Opportunity to gain real-world experience in facilities maintenance and project management.
• Development of problem-solving, planning, and leadership skills.
• Opportunity to build professional relationships in a campus operations setting.

What This Job Offers

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