Maintenance Technician Summer Internship

Paycom - ATS; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a Maintenance Technician Level 1 intern to support preventive and corrective maintenance of facilities and equipment at our Missouri corporate office.

The role emphasizes mechanical and electrical skills, teamwork, and reliability; internship runs May–August 2027, Monday through Thursday, early shift.

You will gain hands-on experience with HVAC, lighting, dock equipment, and safety practices in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Six+ months related maintenance experience preferred.
• Certificate in Industrial Maintenance or related field preferred.
• Ability to read and follow work orders.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs per work orders focused on preventive maintenance.
• Do basic plumbing and electrical repairs including lighting fixtures and toilets.
• Do basic carpentry and minor construction (drywall, walls, flooring, shelves, painting).
• Maintain facilities and equipment for safe operation.
• Maintain and repair light machinery: banding machines, wrappers, welders, compressors.
• Assist in keeping a clean, safe work environment.
• On-site internship May to August 2027, Mon-Thu 5:40am–4:10pm.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Strong communication

Team player

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Industrial Maintenance certificate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

OverviewThe Maintenance Technician Level 1 performs preventive and corrective maintenance related to the facilities, equipment and associated systems, including, but not limited to: air compressors, R290 systems, lighting systems, foam systems, dock doors, compactors, sheet metal equipment, air dryers and filters, air conditioners and HVAC systems.ResponsibilitiesPerforms repairs according to work orders or verbal instructions focused on preventive maintenancePerforms basic plumbing and electrical repairs including but not limited to: changing light bulbs, replacing ballasts and installation of light fixtures, replacing toilets and fixtures, changing flushometer batteries and snaking toiletsPerforms basic carpentry and minor construction projects including, but not limited to repair of drywall, walls, flooring, shelving, and paintingMaintain all internal and external facilities and equipment for proper operation and safety.Light machinery maintenance and repair on banding machines, stretch wrappers, welders, compactors and air compressors.Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment including, but not limited to: debris/trash removal, heavy lifting/moving of materials and equipment, floor sweeping and material storage.Regular and reliable attendance in the factory/office is required.This position requires work to be performed on-site at our corporate office and does not provide for working from home offices.High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.Six or more months related experience or training (preferred).Certificate from college, technical school or other educational program with an emphasis in Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Electricity or similar field preferred.Customer service driven and focused.Must be able to work independently and meet deadlines.Must have strong mechanical and electrical skills.Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.Must be able to work with confidential and sensitive information.Competent in Microsoft Outlook.Must be upbeat, reliable, detail-orientated and a team player and enjoy a fast-paced work environment.Can represent themselves, the department and the company in a professional manner at all times.The duration of this internship is May to August 2027, Monday through Thursday, 5:40am - 4:10pm.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.Company-paid background check required upon hire.