Facilities Maintenance Intern

Zoetis • Kalamazoo, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Working across the GMS campus, in a GMP environment, the Facilities Maintenance Intern is responsible for assisting the Facilities Maintenance Technicians with the sites facilities, including general maintenance, upgrades, remodels and repairs, managed through the onsite work order system through SAP. Students’ scope of work may include the following: Assisting with maintenance, repairs, improvements, and modifications to production areas, specific utilities, facility equipment, mechanical equipment/spaces, office areas and grounds. Light carpentry in remodeling/upgrades to existing areas across the site including painting, drywalling, tiling, carpeting, general repairs, light plumbing/electrical, light masonry/epoxy work. Furniture assembly, movement, light carpentry as needed. Good communication and organizational skills as well as the ability to interact with all levels of the Zoetis organization. Can articulate issues and solutions to the team. Can analyze problems and provide support in determining appropriate corrective and preventative actions, with minimal assistance. Capable of simultaneously managing multiple assignments. Prioritizes own work. Flexible and responsive to changes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Enrollment in College or Technical Program.
• 0-2 years work experience preferred.
• A valid drivers license is required for this position in order to operate company vehicles.
• At least 18 years of age and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Successfully pass a background check and drug screen.
• Must be physically residing in the U.S for the entirety of the internship.
• Use of appropriate PPE is required.
• Ability to work in tight spaces for extended periods of time.
• Regular daily motion of bending, twisting, reaching.
• Ability to climb ladders and or use powered lifts to reach equipment needing repair.
• Ability to be on one’s feet for extended periods of time.
• Travel between campuses as work orders arise.
• Able to lift 40lbs unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with maintenance, repairs, improvements, and modifications to production areas, specific utilities, facility equipment, mechanical equipment/spaces, office areas and grounds.
• Light carpentry in remodeling/upgrades to existing areas across the site including painting, drywalling, tiling, carpeting, general repairs, light plumbing/electrical, light masonry/epoxy work.
• Furniture assembly, movement, light carpentry as needed.
• Articulate issues and solutions to the team.
• Analyze problems and provide support in determining appropriate corrective and preventative actions, with minimal assistance.
• Capable of simultaneously managing multiple assignments.
• Prioritizes own work.
• Flexible and responsive to changes.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED