Intern- Facilities Engineering MMC Biddeford

Description

Maine Medical Center

Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 59140

Full Time: 40 hours/week

In-person (on site)

All summer internship applications require both a cover letter and resume to be considered. Please do not apply to more than 3 summer internship positions.

Summary:
The Intern role provides administrative and project support within assigned department, while gaining valuable, hands-on experience in a healthcare environment.Facilities Engineering is responsible for maintaining all of MaineHealth's buildings and grounds. Our department is made up of 25 staff that include plumbers, electricians, HVAC techs, steam engineers, painters, carpenters, and general maintenance mechanics.

An ideal intern would spend the majority of their time shadowing the applicable staff in his area of focus (Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.). They would also be given time to shadow outside their area of focus to get a full picture of the types of jobs that are necessary to keep a hospital running. They would be given training on healthcare specific requirements such as infection prevention, life safety, and emergency power systems.

Preference will be given to trade school students specializing in plumbing, electrical, HVAC or other related areas.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Student who is currently enrolled in a two-year Associate's Degree program, Bachelor's Degree program, or graduate-level program preferred.
2. License/Certifications: N/A
3. Experience: N/A
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

If you have questions about this role, please contact isabella.diamond@mainehealth.org

Additional Information:

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

The MaineHealth Summer Internship Program provides a 10-week, paid internship for students enrolled in a post-secondary program who are looking to gain hands-on experience at MaineHealth, the state of Maine's largest employer. Visit our website to learn more about the program.

Our interns are a part of our care team and are given access to a retirement plan, if desired, along with numerous other benefits such as professional development opportunities, paid volunteer time, trainings and workshops, networking events, and mentorships through their host department. We also partner with Maine Career Catalyst who hosts free events for interns around the entire state of Maine to help build connections, support career growth, and experience all there is to do in Vacationland outside of the office.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today. We're proud to hire many former interns into full-time roles after graduation and offer the opportunity for growth throughout your career!

Check out our MaineHealth Internship Video.