Facilities Maintenance Intern

GUILFORD COUNTY GOVERNMENT

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
This is a temporary hourly intern position working no more than 20 hours per week.  Work involves a variety of entry level functions dealing with building maintenance.  Intern must demonstrate a basic working knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and their uses to conduct Preventive Maintenance (PM) or repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment, as well as general maintenance repairs which include but not limited to windows, doors, locks, drywall, flooring, and concrete in or at various County buildings.  Intern must demonstrate a basic working knowledge of computer skills and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
As a Facilities Maintenance Intern, you will assist the (4) maintenance teams in budgeting, planning, and executing daily work orders. You will assist skilled Technicians at different levels (I, II, & III), with various daily tasks such as PM’s, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, and General Maintenance. Intern will assist Technicians in communicating to stakeholders and building occupants the status of each work order request. Which includes estimated start and finish times, as well as progression of work order between start and finish.

Examples of Duties:

Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Tasks
 

• Assist Technicians (I, II, III) in planning out and scheduling work orders.
• Assist Technicians (I, II, III) in generating a material list for each work order.
• Monitor work orders progress and update work order documentation as needed.
• Assist Technicians (I, II, III) in identifying and monitoring safety risk associated with work orders and making sure all safety measures are being put into practice.
• Assist Technicians (I, II, III) in preparing reports for supervisor and Operations Manager.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure work order requirements and objectives are met.

IDEAL CHARACTORISTICS OR TRAITS   

• Willing to Learn
• Takes Initiative 
• Works Hard
• Results Oriented
• Never says “That’s Not My Job”
• Collaboration

What We Offer: 

• Hands-on experience in building maintenance and exposure to real-world business challenges.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced technicians at every skill level.
• Opportunity to work on diverse projects and contribute to meaningful initiatives.
• Flexible hours, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:
 Must be enrolled in a program pursuing a degree in Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, or General Contractor or related degree.
 
Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable and displays professionalism.
• Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.

Supplemental Information:

Internship Application Directions:

1. Verify that you meet the minimum qualifications of the internship.
2. List all relevant coursework, projects, and work experience under the Work Experience section.  No references are needed.
3. A resume can be attached; however, any information you would like to be considered should be included in your application.
4. Anticipated start date the week of June 23, 2025 with a tentative end date December 2025.

Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation.  The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling 336-641-3324.