Planning and Construction Intern

Toledo; Maumee, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Metroparks Toledo is offering an internship within the Planning and Construction Department to advance the district's conservation mission. You will assist in producing drawings, conducting field inspections, data collection, and planning for park improvement projects.

The role provides practical work experience while pursuing a degree, with tasks including documenting, researching studies, cost estimates, and developing department processes.

Qualifikationen

• Must be 18+ years old with a valid driver's license.
• Currently pursuing and has completed at least two semesters towards a relevant Bachelor's degree.
• No prior internship experience required.

Aufgaben

• Assist in production of construction drawings and specifications.
• Perform field inspections, audits, data collection, and asset assessments.
• Assist in conceptual and planning drawings for park projects.
• Scan documents and organize project files.
• Develop department processes and standards.
• Research and compile info for studies, cost estimates, and reports.
• Inspect projects and maintain required documentation.
• Develop software skills for design and planning tools.

Kenntnisse

Microsoft365

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Adobe

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture

Construction management

Civil engineering

Related field

Tools

GIS

Unity Asset Management

GPS

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Job Summary

Advance Metroparks Toledo’s core conservation mission by aiding the Planning and Construction Department. Obtain practical work experience and supplement a formal educational program while completing planning and construction tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of construction drawings and specifications
• Perform field inspections, audits, data collection and physical assessments of capital assets
• Assist in the production of conceptual and planning drawings for park improvement projects.
• Scan documents, plan sets, organizing project and departmental files.
• Assist in the development of department processes and standards.
• Investigate, research, and compile information as necessary to complete studies, cost estimates and reports.
• Inspect and monitor construction projects including recording observations, completing daily inspection reports and required documentation.
• Develop software skills to take full advantage of design and planning software.
• Other work-related duties as assigned.

Equipment Used

• General office equipment
• Software & Apps: Microsoft365, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Adobe, Geographic Information System (GIS), Unity Asset Management
• Vehicles: on & off-road trucks
• Survey tools and equipment; GPS devices and mapping tools

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Schedule: up to 40-hour work-week that may require work in the evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
• Length of internship is one trimester/semester and can be extended one trimester/semester at a time based on needs of the district. The internship will not exceed three years total or one year beyond graduation from degree program.
• Home Work Location: Fallen Timbers Field Office
• May require business use of personal vehicle to travel between Metroparks locations.
• <10% travel outside Lucas County.
• Requires occasional lifting and carrying of up to 25 pounds; ability to physically visit construction sites and transport equipment necessary for required fieldwork; ability to perform onsite inspections of park district assets and construction projects in all site and weather conditions.

Requirements

Job Requirements

1. Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
2. Education: Currently pursuing and has completed at least two semesters towards a Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, architecture, construction management, civil engineering, or related field.
3. Experience: No prior experience needed.

Alternates to the position requirements may be made as Metroparks finds appropriate and acceptable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated appreciation for enhancing quality of life and conserving the region’s natural resources through clean, safe and natural parks and open spaces.

Knowledge (or the Willingness and Ability to Learn)

• Knowledge of the creation of construction documents.
• Knowledge of how to assess construction projects and conditions.
• Knowledge of how to use survey equipment and measuring devices.
• Knowledge of how to perform research relating to construction materials, specifications, and installation techniques.

Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft365, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and/or Adobe,
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to speak and write clearly with the ability to communicate one-on-one or in group settings.
• Project Management skills; ability to meet deadlines and deliver accurate results.
• Problem Solving skills; ability to gather, organize and evaluate data; formulate recommendations and develop possible solutions.

Abilities

• Ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships with all stakeholders, including employees, volunteers and the general public.

Metroparks Toledo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.