Facilities Internship

BASIC FUNCTION

The Facilities & Maintenance Intern supports Ivy Tech’s campus operations by assisting the Facilities team with general building, grounds, and event support tasks. This internship provides hands-on experience in a professional work environment while helping students explore careers in facilities, maintenance, and skilled trades. Interns work alongside experienced staff, learn workplace expectations, and help keep campus spaces clean, safe, and ready for daily use. This position is designed as a learning experience with training and supervision in skills-based learning responsibilities.

DUTY BREAKDOWN

General Facilities Support & Projects – 30%

Event Setup & Campus Support – 20%

Custodial & Building Support – 20%

Grounds & Outdoor Support – 20%

Organization, Learning & Administrative Tasks – 10%

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assist Facilities staff with day-to-day campus support tasks

· Help set up and take down rooms for classes, meetings, and events

· Assist with cleaning, organizing, and restocking supplies

· Help with outdoor tasks such as light landscaping and campus cleanup

· Move furniture, equipment, and supplies with guidance and supervision

· Organize tools, materials, and storage areas

· Learn how campus work requests and projects are handled

· Provide friendly and respectful service to students, staff, and visitors

· Follow all safety instructions and use the provided protective equipment

· Participate in training and learning opportunities

· Perform other duties as assigned that support learning and campus operations

QUALIFICATIONS

· Currently enrolled high school student with school approval for work-based learning

· Willingness to learn and help with a variety of tasks

· Ability to follow instructions and safety rules

· Reliable attendance and positive attitude

· Ability to perform light to moderate physical activity

· Comfortable working indoors and outdoors

· Interest in hands-on work, building operations, or skilled trades

· Prior volunteer or work experience

WORKING CONDITIONS

· Combination of indoor and outdoor work

· Supervised, team-based environment

· Light to moderate physical activity

· Tasks vary day-to-day

· Training and safety guidance provided for all assignments

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

Interns work under the supervision of Facilities staff and receive guidance, mentoring, and feedback throughout the internship. The position is structured to support learning, skill development, and workplace readiness.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.