Intern – Facility Operations & Master Facility Planning

Gundersen Health System • La Crosse, WI

7d • $18 • Remote

About The Position

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 We are looking for a full-time Facility Operations & Intern to join our team! If you’re an ambitious individual who wants to build a career in facility operations and master facility planning, then we want to work with you! Emplify Health provides a professional, hands-on internship experience designed to align the interests of the intern with the ongoing strategic and operational work of the organization. This internship offers an opportunity to gain exposure to both facility operations and master facility planning, with a focus on understanding how healthcare facilities are evaluated, maintained, and strategically planned for long-term use.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a post–high school educational program in a related field, including:
• Associate’s degree in Facility Maintenance
• Associate’s degree in Building Systems or Facilities Technology
• Associate’s degree in HVAC, Electrical, or Mechanical Systems
• Associate’s degree in Construction Technology
• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Healthcare Administration, or related field
• Other related technical or facilities-focused program
• Strong desire to learn and grow in the field.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Exposure through coursework, training, or prior work related to:
• Facility maintenance or building systems
• Engineering or technical trades
• Construction or architecture
• Facility operations
• Infrastructure or building condition assessment

Nice To Haves

• Interest in facility maintenance, facility engineering, or healthcare facility planning
• Strong observational and analytical skills
• Ability to evaluate physical environments and identify condition issues
• Organizational and documentation skills
• Curiosity about how healthcare facilities are maintained, operated, and planned for long-term use
• Ability to collaborate across operational and strategic teams

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing a universal facility condition assessment template and scoring methodology for evaluating healthcare facilities and spaces.
• Participate in facility tours and building walkthroughs to document and evaluate the condition of building systems, infrastructure, and interior spaces.
• Support the grading and documentation of facility conditions, including building envelope, interior finishes, infrastructure systems, and functional space performance.
• Help organize and synthesize facility assessment data into structured reports and planning tools that support long-range facility planning.
• Collaborate with both Facility Operations and Master Facility Planning teams to understand operational considerations, capital planning needs, and infrastructure lifecycle planning.
• Assist in the development of standardized documentation, evaluation criteria, and reporting tools used to support system-wide facility planning.
• Participate in meetings, planning discussions, and site visits to gain exposure to strategic healthcare facility planning and operations management.
• Perform additional job-related responsibilities as assigned.
• Adhere to regular and predictable attendance

Benefits

• Our Internship will provide professional, hands-on experience within our Facility Operations & Master Facility Planning department.
• Potential to grow and develop into a full-time career with Emplify Health.
• Ability to network and cultivate relationships with colleagues and other leaders within the organization
• Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth
• Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree