Shop Mechanic Intern

Park Construction; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boot voucher

Job summary

Park Construction Company is seeking Shop Mechanic Interns for our Blaine, Minnesota shop. This paid opportunity provides supervised, hands‑on experience in equipment maintenance and repair, with potential to progress into a mechanic trainee role.

Interns will assist shop personnel with routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs while developing mechanical skills and safe work practices. Schedule: Mon–Fri, hours around school.

Qualifications

• Interest in equipment maintenance and repair and a willingness to learn.
• Reliability, punctuality, and attention to assigned tasks.
• Ability to follow instructions and established safety procedures.
• Willingness to ask questions and communicate equipment concerns or hazards.
• Ability to work respectfully and cooperatively with shop personnel.
• Availability for an agreed‑upon schedule and advance communication of school schedule changes.
• Completion of required pre‑employment and onboarding steps applicable to the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with equipment maintenance and repairs under the direction of assigned shop personnel.
• Use tools and equipment only as trained and authorized.
• Follow shop procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Promptly report equipment issues, hazards, injuries, and work progress.
• Work cooperatively with the team and apply feedback throughout training.

Skills

Interest in equipment maintenance

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Job description

For questions about the internship, contact Kyle Heesch, Assistant Equipment Superintendent, at [e-mail] .

Position Description

Park Construction Company is seeking Shop Mechanic Interns for our Blaine, Minnesota shop. This paid opportunity provides supervised, hands‑on experience in equipment maintenance and repair, with an opportunity to progress into a mechanic trainee role.

Interns will assist shop personnel with routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs while developing mechanical skills and safe work practices.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with equipment maintenance and repairs under the direction of assigned shop personnel.
• Use tools and equipment only as trained and authorized.
• Follow shop procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Promptly report equipment issues, hazards, injuries, and work progress.
• Work cooperatively with the team and apply feedback throughout training.
• Starting pay: $25.00–$30.00 per hour, paid weekly. Individual starting rates are confirmed during hiring.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, with hours coordinated around school schedules and shop needs.
• Shop uniforms provided.
• Eligibility for a $150 boot voucher after 60 days and annually thereafter, in accordance with Company policy.

The first 60 days serve as an initial training and evaluation period. Interns who successfully complete this period and are approved to continue may progress into the applicable IUOE Local 49 mechanic trainee classification under the Shop Agreement. Continued placement and progression are subject to performance, approval, and applicable agreement terms.

Benefit eligibility and effective dates are determined by applicable Company policies, benefit plan terms, and any applicable union agreement.

Position Requirements

• Interest in equipment maintenance and repair and a willingness to learn.
• Reliability, punctuality, and attention to assigned tasks.
• Ability to follow instructions and established safety procedures.
• Willingness to ask questions and communicate equipment concerns or hazards.
• Ability to work respectfully and cooperatively with shop personnel.
• Availability for an agreed‑upon schedule and advance communication of school schedule changes.
• Completion of required pre‑employment and onboarding steps applicable to the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Park Construction Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Park Construction Company strictly follows federal and state laws and regulations which prohibits discrimination in employment because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, creed, affectional preference, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status with regard to public assistance, physical or mental handicap, or disabled veteran status.

Park Construction encourage Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities to apply. Park Construction intends to make reasonable accommodations for qualified job applicants and employees with disabilities.

For questions or general assistance, please call 763-786-9800