Service Technician Intern (Full or Part-Time)

Massachusetts Clean Energy; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Manatee Energy is seeking a motivated Service Technician Intern for Fall 2026 in Somerville, MA, to support a high-volume installation season. The role involves hands-on installation help, site assessments, and data-driven quoting, with a strong focus on customer experience during and after installations.

The internship runs Aug 31, 2026 to Dec 11, 2026, at $18.00 per hour. This is a part-time role requiring a minimum of 8 weeks, with on-site work and collaboration with field and design teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on capability with physical work and basic tools.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for travel between sites.
• Engineering or related technical field background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist on-site with heat pump system installations per specs.
• Support customer site walkthroughs and data gathering for placement and quotes.
• Assist in system design and creating project quotes from gathered data.

Skills

Hands-on

Transportation

Engineering background

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Details Job type Part Time Region Boston Metro Location (City) Somerville Job category Engineering Job intro

Manatee Energy is looking for a motivated and hands-on Service Technician Intern for our Fall 2026 session. This role is essential to our upcoming high-volume installation season, where we aim to complete over 50 installations between August and October.

• Duration: August 31, 2026 - December 11, 2026
• Hourly Wage: $18.00 per hour
• Full-Time or Part-Time (Minimum 8week)
  

Job Duties/Responsibilities

As a Service Technician Intern, you will work closely with our field and design teams to ensure high-quality clean energy installations and a seamless customer experience.

• System Installations: Assist contractors with the on-site physical installation of heat pump systems, ensuring all components are set up according to technical specifications.
• Site Walkthroughs: Support the team during customer site assessments. You will help evaluate home basements and exteriors to gather data for system placement and quoting.
• System Design & Quoting: Utilize the Manatee platform to assist in creating system designs and accurate project quotes based on data gathered during walkthroughs.
• Project Preparation: Support procurement and prep efforts, including organizing equipment and documentation to ensure the contracting team can kick off jobs independently.
• Service & Maintenance: Demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt, and tackle service requests such as condensate leaks, communication wiring errors, or any other minor issues.
• Customer Service: Provide exceptional service by maintaining professional communication with homeowners, answering basic questions, and ensuring a positive experience throughout the installation or service visit.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Capability: You must be comfortable with physical work and using basic tools.
• Transportation: A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are required for travel between job sites.
• Technical Background: A background in Engineering, a related technical field, or the trades is strongly preferred.
• Communication: Comfortable interacting with homeowners during site walkthroughs and kickoffs.

This position is funded through the MassCEC Clean Energy Internship Program. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a student at a college/university in Massachusetts, OR a Massachusetts resident attending school elsewhere.
• Have completed at least 24 credits (freshman year) for a 4-year program, or 12 credits for a community college program.
• Graduate students are eligible if they are currently enrolled or graduated within the last year.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Salary $18.00

Degree Requirement

Bachelors