Houston Summer Internships - Multiple Departments

Preferred Technologies, LLC•Houston, TX

8d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Pref-Tech’s Summer Internship Program provides students with exposure to the security integration industry through hands-on experience across various departments within the organization. This opportunity is open to all qualified applicants, with students who participated in the Craftsman with Character (CWC) program encouraged to apply. Interns will be placed based on areas of interest, business need, and availability and will gain insight into day-to-day operations at our Houston corporate office. Due to job site safety requirements and federal labor regulations, field technician internships require participants to be at least 18 years old at the time of employment.

Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility will be verified upon hire in accordance with federal law
Reliable transportation to Pref-Tech’s Houston office: 1414 Wedgewood St., Houston, TX
Availability for the full internship dates
Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to perform physical tasks such as walking, standing, lifting, and navigating stairs or ladders, with reasonable accommodation as applicable
Access to a cell phone for work-related communication
Must be 18 years of age due to safety requirements and federal labor regulations.
Ability to perform physical tasks like walking, standing, driving.
Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs unassisted.
Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat and rain.
Capable of ascending and descending ladders (6–14 feet) and stairs of varying heights with minimal restrictions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Previous participation in the Craftsman with Character (CWC) program is a plus but not required, unless otherwise specified.

Responsibilities

Supporting day-to-day activities within assigned departments
Completing required in-house training to understand company processes and operational standards
Shadowing team members to gain exposure to job responsibilities and workflows
Assisting with special projects that require collaboration across teams
Supporting outreach or promotional initiatives, including website and social media efforts, as applicable
Participating in all required program activities, including orientation, onboarding, training sessions, workshops, mentorship activities, meetings, and offsite visits as requested
Work with the on-site teams on construction sites and/or in active office spaces to get a sense of the day-to-day duties and responsibilities of the Operations department.
Become familiar with Company processes and operational techniques through completing required in-house training.
Opportunity to shadow team members.
Install cabling, mount equipment, install card readers, door contacts, mag locks, electrified strikes and integrated systems.
Functional understanding of low voltage systems, relays, principals of normally closed/normally open, series and parallel wiring.
General understanding of Network Topology.
Use a multi-meter to test for voltage, continuity, and resistance.
Operate any hand tools and equipment necessary to perform all associated tasks.