Intern-Maintenance

Baker College; Owosso (MI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Baker College invites you to join as an Intern–Maintenance. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience in facility and grounds upkeep, including equipment repairs, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting, landscaping, and safety procedures.

Under guidance, you’ll build communication, computer, and Facilities Management System skills while preparing for a future Maintenance I role.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in maintenance is strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance tasks across equipment, buildings, grounds, and parking lot upkeep.
• Develop skills in basic electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting, landscaping, and safety handling.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Discover the opportunity to join Baker College, honored as one of the 2024, 2025 & 2026 Best and Brightest Workplaces in West Michigan, Metro Detroit, and Nationally!

Join the team at Baker College as an Intern–Maintenance! Build your skills, gain valuable hands‑on experience, and launch your maintenance career. Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll receive training and mentorship in facility and grounds maintenance, including equipment repairs, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting, landscaping, furniture setup, door and carpet repairs, parking lot and winter maintenance, and safe material handling. You'll also develop communication, computer, and Facilities Management System skills-all while gaining the knowledge and confidence needed to prepare for a future Maintenance I role.

This position provides hands‑on training and experience in a wide range of maintenance activities, including equipment, building, grounds, and parking lot upkeep. Under the guidance of experienced maintenance staff, the intern will develop skills in basic electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting, landscaping, furniture setup, door and carpet repairs, snow and ice removal, forklift operation, and safe material handling, while also building communication, computer, and Facilities Management System skills.

Candidates must possess a High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Experience in maintenance is strongly preferred. Must have excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.

The successful candidate will embody and support the student‑first philosophy, contributing to the overall success of Baker College while acting as a positive role model and brand ambassador both on and off campus.

At Baker College, we're on a mission to transform education with a Student-First philosophy. Our President's vision is ambitious and dedicated to creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff flourish. Join us in fostering a culture of inclusion and engagement, where every individual is valued and appreciated.

The full position description is available for your review online - Intern-Maintenance

ABOUT BAKER COLLEGE:

Founded in 1911, Baker College is committed to embracing technology, sparking innovation, and fostering a supportive learning environment where students can get the real‑world knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to pursue the life and career they want. Each of our six campus locations is special, with a unique culture, collection of academic programs, and landscape.

Baker College is an independent, private, non‑profit institution that grants associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campuses across Michigan and online. Our student‑first philosophy is the cornerstone of our institution-it is our compass, guiding us and keeping us on course, ensuring that our students and their success are always our main priority.

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