Facilities Management Intern - Hands-On Projects & Maintenance

Bailey Nurseries Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Bailey Nurseries is seeking a motivated Facilities Management Intern to join our Facilities team in Newport, MN. This internship offers hands-on experience in project planning, maintenance, repair, and facility operations across our nursery locations.

You will work with skilled tradespeople, learn budgeting and timelines, and document projects from concept to completion. The program runs 10–15 weeks, 40 hours per week, and may start in January with flexibility to accommodate school schedules.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree/technical education in relevant field
• Strong interest in construction, facilities, maintenance or technical operations
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new skills
• Comfort using hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, basic equipment
• Strong problem-solving and creative thinking for improvements
• Ability to read basic drawings/blueprints/diagrams
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic computer proficiency and willingness to learn planning/mapping software
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Self-motivation and a positive attitude
• Commitment to workplace safety and PPE requirements

Responsibilities

• Assist with facility maintenance, repair, construction, and improvement projects across Bailey Nurseries locations
• Work with experienced team members on electrical, mechanical, construction, carpentry, and general maintenance tasks
• Support project planning by taking measurements, creating layouts/sketches, developing material lists, and researching requirements
• Participate in construction, installation, renovation, and repair projects from concept to completion
• Assist with preventative maintenance programs and facility inspections
• Help document completed projects, equipment, measurements, materials, and facility information
• Support facility mapping, asset inventory, and maintenance documentation
• Learn how facilities teams manage projects, budgets, timelines, and priorities

Skills

Hands-on work

Problem solving

Effective communication

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing Facilities Management/Construction/Engineering/Industrial Tech

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring devices

Job description

Bailey Nurseries is seeking a motivated Facilities Management Intern to join our Facilities team in Newport, MN. This internship offers hands-on experience in project planning, maintenance, repair, and facility operations across our nursery locations.

You will work with skilled tradespeople, learn budgeting and timelines, and document projects from concept to completion. The program runs 10–15 weeks, 40 hours per week, and may start in January with flexibility to accommodate school schedules.