Student Intern – Facilities Operations

Boston Medical Center•Boston, MA

2d•$17

About The Position

Boston Medical Center is seeking a student intern for Facilities Operations who is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Facilities or Mechanical Engineering. Under the supervision of the Facilities Operations Department, the intern supports Operations and Construction projects, updates CAD-based floor plans, and helps develop the Preventative Maintenance Program for the medical campus’s 20+ buildings. The role also supports the management, monitoring, installation, corrective maintenance, and preventive maintenance of hospital facilities and related equipment, along with utility-use records, utility payments and allocations, and regulatory documentation, including Joint Commission, city, state, and NFPA Life Safety Code requirements. The intern provides technology and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing operations support for the campus Building Automation System/Direct Digital Control (BAS/DDC) and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Duties include supporting troubleshooting, system audits, database and document management, equipment inventory, quality measurement, staff training, and budget planning. The position works under assigned management or supervisor direction and establishes internship goals in collaboration with peers and supervisors. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. The posting lists compensation of $17 per hour and separately provides a compensation range of $0.01–$0.00. Benefits mentioned include medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage; discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases; Flexible Spending Accounts; 403(b) savings matches; paid time off; career advancement opportunities; and resources for employee and family well-being.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a BS in Facilities or Mechanical Engineering; proof of enrollment and a letter of recommendation are required for the selected candidate.
High school diploma or GED required.
Comprehensive knowledge of buildings and equipment.
Ability to anticipate problems, implement solutions, and complete ordinary repairs in a timely manner.
Ability to understand and analyze technical documents, blueprints, contracts, specifications, energy reports, and charts of accounts.
Understanding of purchasing and negotiating functions and ability to create and analyze complex documents.
Strong analytical ability, professional communication skills, and effective Business English skills.
Proficiency with standard Microsoft programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and with web browsers.
Ability to follow and give oral and written instructions in English and read, understand, and work from plans and blueprints.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage productivity and workflow across multiple projects.
Ability to work as a team member and maintain cooperative working relationships; sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population.
Ability to lift equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted and to bend, stand, climb, or walk.
Ability to safely use manual tools and common trade power equipment and handle hazardous materials.
Knowledge of applicable facilities codes and regulations, residential facilities in a hospital setting, and building system operations.
Follow hospital safety, infection-control, conduct, and patient-rights standards.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline.
Experience in a medical or hospital setting.
Experience in a research setting, particularly BL-2 and BL-3 laboratory environments.

Responsibilities

Support ongoing Operations and Construction projects, update CAD-based floor plans, and help build the Preventative Maintenance Program for campus buildings.
Support BAS/DDC operations from technology and MEP operations perspectives, assist with troubleshooting, and assist with routine audits of system sequences and alarms.
Assist with expanding the CMMS and provide technical support, including coordinating external support and programming for system maintenance and expansion.
Help maintain accurate facilities equipment inventories and associated OEM manuals and drawings.
Support maintenance of the facilities central database of blueprints, operating and maintenance manuals, CAD files, specifications, and historical building data.
Provide feedback on ways technology can improve operations, efficiency, and customer service.
Establish internship goals with peers and assigned managers or supervisors.
Audit BAS/DDC operation and CMMS effectiveness, including system performance, energy efficiency, equipment failures, and unscheduled downtime; measure and report system quality.
Provide training and support to the Support Services division on the CMMS, BAS, and other systems.
Support the management of contracted service personnel, programmers, consultants, and contractors working on technology solutions, under a manager’s direction.
Help develop processes for accurate data collection and entry in CMMS, facilities document management, and space management databases.
Monitor productivity and performance to identify program strengths and training opportunities related to BAS/DDC and CMMS use.
Assist with technology-related budgets, maintenance-equipment and shop-tool replacement plans, and return-on-investment support for technology initiatives and software.
Follow hospital and regulatory safety requirements, infection-control procedures, and applicable standards for work in an active hospital environment.
Perform other duties as needed.