Intern- Facilities Engineering MMC Biddeford
About The Position
The Intern role provides administrative and project support within assigned department, while gaining valuable, hands-on experience in a healthcare environment. Facilities Engineering is responsible for maintaining all of MaineHealth's buildings and grounds. Our department is made up of 25 staff that include plumbers, electricians, HVAC techs, steam engineers, painters, carpenters, and general maintenance mechanics. An ideal intern would spend the majority of their time shadowing the applicable staff in his area of focus (Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.). They would also be given time to shadow outside their area of focus to get a full picture of the types of jobs that are necessary to keep a hospital running. They would be given training on healthcare specific requirements such as infection prevention, life safety, and emergency power systems. Preference will be given to trade school students specializing in plumbing, electrical, HVAC or other related areas.
Requirements
- Student who is currently enrolled in a two-year Associate's Degree program, Bachelor's Degree program, or graduate-level program preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support within assigned department
- Provide project support within assigned department
- Shadow staff in area of focus (Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.)
- Shadow staff outside area of focus
- Training on healthcare specific requirements such as infection prevention, life safety, and emergency power systems.
Benefits
- 10-week, paid internship
- Retirement plan
- Professional development opportunities
- Paid volunteer time
- Trainings and workshops
- Networking events
- Mentorships through their host department
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
