General Maintenance Summer Intern

Clarkson University; Town of Potsdam (NY); On-site; < USD 1,000; Part time

Job summary

Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY is seeking a General Maintenance Summer Intern to assist the Facilities team in upkeep, repair, and maintenance of campus buildings and grounds. This hands-on role offers learning opportunities in basic maintenance practices, safe work procedures, and customer service within a university setting.

The internship emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a willingness to learn as you support routine tasks, inspections, and small projects under supervision.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and take direction.
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Basic problem-solving skills.
• Ability to safely use hand tools after receiving training.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance staff with routine building maintenance and repair projects.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks under supervision.
• Help with painting, light carpentry, minor repairs, and general upkeep of campus facilities.
• Assist with moving furniture, equipment, and materials as needed.
• Support routine inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns to supervisors.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, tools, and equipment.
• Follow all University safety policies and procedures while performing assigned duties.
• Provide courteous and professional service to faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
• Work collaboratively with members of the Facilities team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Strong work ethic

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Hand tools

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay Range

USD $16.00 - USD $16.00 /Yr.

Overview

The General Maintenance Summer Intern assists the Facilities team with the upkeep, repair, and maintenance of campus buildings and grounds. This position provides hands-on experience in building maintenance while working alongside experienced maintenance staff. The intern will learn basic maintenance practices, safe work procedures, and customer service skills in a university environment. This is a temporary posistion.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance staff with routine building maintenance and repair projects.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks under supervision.
• Help with painting, light carpentry, minor repairs, and general upkeep of campus facilities.
• Assist with moving furniture, equipment, and materials as needed.
• Support routine inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns to supervisors.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, tools, and equipment.
• Follow all University safety policies and procedures while performing assigned duties.
• Provide courteous and professional service to faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
• Work collaboratively with members of the Facilities team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:Minimal Qualifications:High School diploma or equivalent.

Essential Skills

• Willingness to learn and take direction.
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Basic problem-solving skills.
• Ability to safely use hand tools after receiving training.
• Valid driver's license.

Physical Demands

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Health & Safety

Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University's Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

Disclaimer Statement

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

EEO Statement

Special Instructions to Applicants:An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records