Facilities Maintenance/Operations Engineer Intern

Hennepin Healthcare; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Hennepin Healthcare is offering a part-time internship in Facilities Management to train under a Facilities Maintenance/Operations Engineer. The intern will learn HVAC/R operations, building automation, and MEP troubleshooting while supporting daily plant activities.

The role emphasizes safety, hands-on maintenance, and collaboration with trade staff in a healthcare environment. Enrollment in an HVAC/R program is required, with preferred second-year students or recent graduates.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an approved Technical School HVAC/R Program.
• EPA Universal Refrigeration License and Minnesota Special Boilers License or ability to obtain.
• Knowledge of MEP systems and healthcare facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Learn HVAC/R and building systems operations under supervision.
• Assist with HVAC pneumatic controls and building automation systems.
• Assist with electrical, plumbing, and mechanical maintenance tasks.
• Learn to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Assist with medical gas systems, gas piping, and systems safety.

Skills

HVAC/R systems

Building automation

Pneumatic tube systems

Electrical & plumbing basics

Safety protocols

Reading schematics

Team collaboration

Education

HVAC/R program enrollment

Second-year student / recent graduate

Job description

JOB DETAILS Department: Facilities Management FTE: 0.4 (32 hours per pay period) Workdays: Weekdays Shift(s): Days Shift Length: 8 hours Location: In-Person

Purpose of this position: Under direction, an employee in this job class will be training under a Facilities Maintenance/Operations Engineer in performing work of moderate difficulty in the operations and maintenance on a wide range of complex MEP - Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing equipment with an emphasis on HVAC/R - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration equipment. This job class will also perform a wide variety of other moderately difficult operational tasks including building/structural, welding/fabrication, and general maintenance work tasks as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• During the Internship the Facilities Maintenance/Operations Engineer Intern will learn skills associated with Healthcare Facilities Operations including HVAC/R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration); Electrical – Emergency Generators, Motors, and Distribution; Plumbing – Layouts and General Repair; Medical Gases – Piped and Bottled; Pneumatic Tube Systems; Compliance – NFPA, Joint Commission, and MDH; Fire Systems; and more by training with Facilities Maintenance/Operations Engineers and Trade staff in daily duties of Operations.
• Train under a Facilities Maintenance/Operations Engineer in operations and maintenance of all building systems: HVAC pneumatic and direct digital controls, BAS and VAV systems, A/C units, cooling towers, compressors, emergency electrical power generators, physical heating and cooling plant circulating pumps, ventilation units, refrigeration units, exhaust systems, steam PRV stations, and all other related physical plant equipment
• Train under a Facilities Maintenance/Operations Engineer in operation, maintenance, and response to pneumatic tube transportation system issues
• Train under a Facilities Maintenance/Operations Engineer in operation, maintenance, and response to medical and industrial gases systems: medical air, medical vacuum, oxygen, nitrous oxide, nitrogen, carbon dioxide and welding gas issues.
• Train under a Facilities Maintenance/Operations Engineer in first responder duties for urgent customer requests, life safety, fire, and physical plant system alarm conditions
• Train under a Facilities Maintenance/Operations Engineer in maintenance procedures and to perform assigned preventive maintenance and corrective repair assignments
• Train under a Facilities Maintenance/Operations Engineer in managing heavy equipment and supplies
• Read HVAC/Refrigeration control schematics, and mechanical blueprints
• Perform tasks on portable ladders at varying heights and navigate congested mechanical environments
• Train under a Facilities Maintenance/Operations Engineer in maintaining supplies, tool inventory and cleaning

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrollment in an approved Technical School HVAC/R Program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enrollment in the Second Year of an approved Technical School HVAC/R Program or a recent graduate of an approved Technical School HVAC/R Program.

Preferred License/ Certifications:

• EPA Universal Refrigeration License and Minnesota Special Boilers License or ability to obtain.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Must be able to learn skills in MEP – Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing troubleshooting service and repairs; with an emphasis on HVAC/R - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration troubleshooting service and repairs
• Must be able to learn skills in HVAC pneumatic, direct digital controls associated with energy management systems, in maintenance and repair of building automation systems
• Must be able to learn pneumatic tube transportation systems
• Must be able to learn to read and interpret pneumatic and electric schematics, building blueprints and technical manuals
• Must be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships in an organized labor large crew environment necessary
• Must be able to orally communicate effectively with customers and to complete written work orders