College/Vet Paid Internship | VVWRA - Maintenance Mechanic - 100 hours | Spring 2027
About The Position
The Maintenance Mechanic Internship provides college-level and CTE students, as well as veterans transitioning into technical careers, with hands-on experience maintaining and supporting wastewater treatment operations. Interns work alongside skilled maintenance mechanics and plant operators to assist with mechanical repairs, preventive maintenance, and field operations that help keep community infrastructure running efficiently. The internship is intended for students in community college, career technical education, or trade school programs focused on industrial maintenance, water technology, environmental services, or mechanical systems. Interns develop practical skills in maintaining, inspecting, and repairing water and wastewater equipment; learn about safety standards, confined-space awareness, and job hazard analysis; and gain experience using basic hand tools, diagnostic devices, and measurement instruments in a controlled environment. The program also introduces career opportunities in utilities, public works, and environmental operations. The internship is a paid, 100-hour opportunity scheduled for February 16 through April 18, 2027, two days per week, in Victorville, California. College credit will be available through Victor Valley College if selected. Work includes indoor mechanical shop settings and outdoor fieldwork in active treatment facilities. Tasks involve light physical activity, standard tools, and exposure to industrial operations. All work is supervised by certified staff and conducted within OSHA safety guidelines.
Requirements
- Strong interest in public utilities, maintenance, or environmental service careers.
- Comfort working outdoors and following established safety procedures.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and use basic hand tools.
Nice To Haves
- Enrollment in or completion of a community college or CTE program related to water technology, industrial maintenance, mechanical systems, environmental technology, public works, or utility operations.
- Military background with mechanical, electrical, or technical experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, clean, and organize safety gear, including gas detectors, PPE, gloves, and harnesses.
- Assemble PPE kits and maintain field equipment readiness.
- Participate in safety briefings, toolbox talks, and hands-on demonstrations with field staff.
- Assist with oil changes, greasing, and mechanical servicing of pumps, motors, and valves.
- Support setup and teardown for maintenance projects.
- Retrieve tools, clean work areas, and help document daily maintenance logs.
- Accompany field crews on wastewater and stormwater system inspections.
- Learn how vacuum trucks, cranes, and remote-controlled inspection tools support fieldwork.
- Prepare vehicles and gear for daily operations and observe system performance monitoring.
- Assist with inspection preparation, including CCTV camera setup and cable handling.
- Help record site conditions, log footage, and maintain inspection documentation.
- Support storm drain and drainage monitoring activities under staff supervision.
Benefits
- Paid internship.
- College credit available through Victor Valley College if selected.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
