Maintenance Intern

Kids for the Future; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Velair Property Management in Minnesota is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Internship candidate for a full-time summer program. This internship offers hands-on work across resident apartments, exterior grounds, and common areas, with supervision from experienced staff.

The role emphasizes learning preventive maintenance, daily cleaning, and safety protocols, while developing customer service, communication, and teamwork skills in a fast-paced property management setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Currently enrolled in a technical program (two-year or four-year).
• Ability to read and comprehend facility system drawings and maintenance manuals.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work Orders: Complete work orders at Velair properties, responding to maintenance requests and repairs.
• Property Maintenance: Maintain properties to Velair standards with daily cleaning, trash collection, and preventative maintenance.
• Equipment & Systems Care: Assist with care and service of building systems and equipment; review operation manuals.
• Team Collaboration: Work with maintenance team, supervisors, and property managers to ensure smooth operations.
• Adherence to Standards: Follow safety protocols and Fair Housing Laws; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Reading drawings

Maintenance manuals

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Currently enrolled in technical program

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Trade tools

Maintenance calculations

Job description

• Base Pay $20.00 / Hour
• Job Category Maintenance, Internship
• Employee Type FT Intern
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

Gain Valuable Experience in Residential Maintenance with Velair!

We are seeking a dedicated and hands-on intern to gain valuable experience in property maintenance within the property management industry. This internship provides the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals while maintaining properties across Minnesota. You will develop essential skills and gain exposure to the maintenance and upkeep of multi-million-dollar residential assets through a variety of general, preventative, emergency, and routine maintenance tasks.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Full-Time Internship, 40 hours/week)

Duration:

June 2026 - August 2026

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Work Orders: Complete work orders at assigned Velair properties, responding to maintenance requests and repairs for resident apartments, buildings, and exterior grounds.
• Property Maintenance: Maintain properties to Velair standards by performing daily cleaning, trash collection, and preventative maintenance.
• Equipment & Systems Care: Assist with the care and service of building systems and equipment and familiarize yourself with operation and maintenance manuals for various facility equipment.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the maintenance team, supervisors, and property managers to ensure the smooth operation of all property maintenance functions.
• Adherence to Standards: Follow safety protocols, adhere to Fair Housing Laws, and perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Currently enrolled in an applicable technical program or college-level program (two-year or four-year degree) such as Facilities, Building Maintenance, HVAC, Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Skills & Technical Ability

• Excellent customer service skills, effective communication abilities (both oral and written), and the ability to read and comprehend facility system drawings and maintenance manuals.
• Knowledge of hand tools, portable power tools, and trade tools, as well as the ability to perform basic math for maintenance calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing and able to travel to various Velair properties within an assigned region, with daily work locations varying based on business needs.
• A valid driver’s license and insurance is required to travel between locations.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk stairs, climb ladders, and regularly use maintenance equipment.
• Frequent kneeling, bending, and crouching.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Ability to work from ladders and elevated platforms and maintain balance while performing maintenance tasks.
• Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this role, impairment by drugs, alcohol, or cannabis could pose a risk to health and safety. The company reserves the right to conduct reasonable suspicion drug testing for this role.

About Velair Property Management

At Velair Property Management, our mission is to delight residents and communities by providing exceptional homes and service. Our success is measured not only financially, but also by the longevity of our employees, the relationships we build within our communities, and the satisfaction of residents who choose Velair as their home.

The Velair Way defines how we serve, grow, and succeed together. It is a philosophy rooted in both our people and our processes, reflecting our company’s character in everything we do.

We believe in educating, encouraging, and empowering our team members. Velair supports work-life balance, maintains an open-door policy, offers mentorship programs, and provides ongoing opportunities for learning and career advancement.

What Our Employees Say

“Once you work for Velair, you never want to leave. Everyone here is part of a family. There’s a strong support system, and this is the first company where I truly feel valued.” – Current Property Manager

Equal Opportunity Employer

Velair Property Management is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Apply today and become a valued member of the Velair family!