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Facilities Summer Hire - Summer 2026

CompanyTaco Family of Companies
LocationCranston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 25, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Facilities Summer Hire supports the Facilities and Maintenance team by applying educational experience to various projects related to the maintenance, operation, and improvement of GMP manufacturing processes and utilities equipment. Responsibilities include shadowing technicians, performing assisted general building maintenance, minor repairs, asset cleaning, and learning to troubleshoot minor HVAC, electrical, and maintenance issues.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
459
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Founded in 1920, Taco is a global leader in hydronic and water-driven solutions, specializing in providing innovative, sustainable, and high-performance products for the HVAC, plumbing, and industrial sectors. With a legacy of over 100 years, Taco serves markets including residential, commercial, agriculture, mining, and more, offering a comprehensive range of products like pumps, valves, tanks, heat exchangers, and advanced controls. Taco is recognized for its unwavering commitment to customer success, providing expert guidance, training, and unmatched support through every engagement. Headquartered in Cranston, RI, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, Taco delivers industry-leading products and solutions backed by a culture of collaboration, reliability, and integrity. Taco’s mission is to redefine value for customers by ensuring their success with cutting-edge technologies, sustainable solutions, and a “no excuses” approach to service. Taco is proud to be the trusted partner for wholesalers, contractors, engineers, and OEMs seeking dependable, cost-effective solutions that make a positive impact on people and the planet. For more information, visit www.tacoinc.com.
About the Role

As a family-owned and operated company, we feel a special obligation to the employees who comprise our Taco family.  We are committed to offering employees access to the tools necessary to live long and productive lives. We strive to instill in all of our employees:

  • A positive mental attitude that helps us to be a leader in the industry
  • A commitment to building strong relationships, both inside and outside the organization
  • A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to moving our strategy forward
  • A need to create and to innovate

Employment Type: Temporary - Summer Hire

Shift: 1st Shift

Work Status: Onsite

Position Summary

The Facilities Summer Hire applies their educational experience in a real world setting with Taco’s Facilities team. They largely support the members of the Facilities and Maintenance team to help meet company goals. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and contribute to the team in various projects and tasks related to the maintenance, operation, and improvement of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) manufacturing processes and utilities equipment.

Measures of success:

  • Updates and marks facility drawings
  • Performs assisted maintenance on time
  • Maintains and organizes inventory levels to keep at minimum on-hand

Responsibilities 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Shadows a maintenance tech/engineer and performs assisted general building maintenance under close supervision
  • Performs assisted maintenance and minor repair work and asset cleaning
  • Performs general labor work as assigned by the supervisor
  • Learns to troubleshoot minor HVAC, minor electrical, and maintenance issues
  • Practices safe work habits at all times
  • Organizes work area(s) as needed

Qualifications

Required:

  • Junior or Senior enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical, Industrial, or Facilities Engineering
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
  • Basic statistical analysis techniques preferred
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment
  • Understanding of safety regulations and commitment to adhering to safety protocols

 

Work Environment:

This position works in both an office environment using computers and technology as well as the production floor where large equipment and noise are prevalent. Verbal and auditory capability are required, and safety gear is required in production areas.

This is an onsite position that will require reporting into the building every day.

Management:

This position has no direct reports.

Benefits

With nearly 1,000 people working at Taco worldwide, each with their own story, you will discover a sense of community and diverse, intelligent colleagues who help us innovate, create and explore.

Taco employees benefit from a company that:

  • Provides competitive salaries and benefits
  • Offers tuition reimbursement, career development, and on-site training programs in our learning center
  • Believes in sharing profits with its employees
  • Is mindful about family, health and well-being
  • Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential
  • Embraces and celebrates diversity

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Key Skills
Organizational SkillsAttention To DetailCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeamworkSafety Regulations AdherenceMicrosoft OfficeStatistical AnalysisLean Manufacturing PrinciplesContinuous Improvement Methodologies
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Benefits
Competitive SalariesBenefitsTuition ReimbursementCareer DevelopmentOn-site Training ProgramsProfit Sharing
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