Job Title: Maintenance Intern

Department: Facilities

Reporting to: Director of Facilities 

Date:  5/2024

Position Status: Updated

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Job Summary:

The Facilities Maintenance Intern performs a variety of skilled duties in one or more building trades, such as painting, carpentry, minor electrical and plumbing, drywall or other recognized crafts for purposes of maintaining, repairing or remodeling all owned and leased buildings and facilities to include HVAC and other mechanical systems.     

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

High School or GED

Experience

None

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration

Florida driver’s license required.

Other

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions; ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills that allow the incumbent to work effectively with co-workers and vendors.
• Must adhere to all safety standards and established work practices.
• Should be well organized and able to adjust to changing job requirements.
• Must be able to remain calm during stressful situations.
• Must be able to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, pull, stretch, sit, stand, climb, and walk.

Job Duties

Essential Duties

% of Time

• Performs a variety of skilled duties in one or more building trades, such as painting, carpentry, minor electrical and plumbing, drywall or other recognized crafts for purposes of maintaining, repairing or remodeling all owned and leased buildings and facilities to include HVAC and other mechanical systems.  

75%

• Other duties as assigned

25%

Supervisory/Decision making  Authority

Does the position require customary supervision and management of at least 2 or more full-time employees?  ☐ Yes ☒ No

Enter the number of direct reports and their position titles: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

      Required   

• Standing
• Walking
• Lifting (Up to 50lbs)
• Carrying (Up to 50lbs)
• Kneeling
• Pushing/Pulling  
• Bending/Stooping
• Climbing  (10ft-22ft ladder)   
• Reaching
• Crawling/Crouching
• Grasping
• Turning
• Repetitive Motions

      Preferred

• Reading

HAZARDS:

•  Proximity to moving mechanical parts
•  Housekeeping and/or cleaning agents
•  Electrical Current
•  Toxic or caustic chemicals
•  Flammable, explosive gases

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required

•  Drive motor vehicle
•  Maintain records
•  Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics

Preferred 

•  Verbal communication (including telephone)
•  Team-oriented and collaborative interpersonal relationships
•  Organize and prioritize information