Summer Intern - Maintenance

Allegion; Princeton (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Professional development opportunities

Networking events

Job summary

Allegion invites applications for a Summer Intern - Maintenance position in Princeton, IL. The role involves supporting the Maintenance Team to layout and relabel electrical cabinets, and to map panels with AutoCAD while verifying labeling accuracy.

You will also build an Excel workbook with panel hyperlinks showing power details and usage, gaining hands-on experience in electrical systems and plant layout through real project work.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree or certificate in the Maintenance or Manufacturing field such as Electrical, Mechanical, Equipment Maintenance, or Engineering
• Experience or familiarity with AutoCad and electrical knowledge
• Must be self-motivated
• General Computer Skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc)
• Follow safety regulations; keep work areas and equipment clean and orderly using 5S standards
• Flexibility to work overtime as required
• Perform tasks in a timely and accurate manner
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, schedules, rules, procedures, etc.
• General knowledge of machinery
• Basic math, computer, and measuring skills
• May perform other duties as assigned and extend into other areas as needed

Responsibilities

• Layout and relabel main Electrical cabinets throughout the facility.
• Use AutoCAD to create a plant layout layer identifying electrical panels and I-lines.
• Verify and label all electrical panels.
• Create an Excel file with hyperlinks to each panel detailing power, amp rating, and equipment served.

Skills

Self-motivation

Excel

Outlook

General machinery knowledge

Timely and accurate work

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal instructions

Follow safety rules

OSHA/5S awareness

Ability to lift up to 60 pounds

Education

Maintenance/Manufacturing field degree or certificate (Electrical/Mechanical/Engineering)

Tools

AutoCad

Electrical knowledge

Job description

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.

Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

Summer Intern - Maintenance - Princeton, IL

Summer Intern - Maintenance

The Maintenance Intern will work alongside our Maintenance Team to layout and relabel our main Electrical cabinets throughout the facility. The project will involve using AutoCAD to create a layer to our plant layout identifying the location of all electrical panels and I-lines in the Facility. As part of the project all electrical panels will be verified and labeled accordingly. An excel file will also be created with hyperlinks to each panel identifying power and point of use for each panel. (power supply, amp rating, what equipment the panel supplies power to, etc)

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Pursuing a degree or certificate in the Maintenance or Manufacturing field such as Electrical, Mechanical, Equipment Maintenance, or Engineering
• Experience or familiarity with AutoCad and electrical knowledge
• Must be self-motivated
• General Computer Skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc)
• Follow safety regulations; keep work areas and equipment clean and orderly using 5S standards
• Flexibility to work overtime as required
• Perform tasks in a timely and accurate manner
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, schedules, rules, procedures, etc.
• General knowledge of machinery
• Basic math, computer, and measuring skills
• May perform other duties as assigned and extend into other areas as needed

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift up to 60 pounds, and rarely lift over 60 pounds. Any lifts over 35 pounds should be done with assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit, frequently and for extended periods of time
• Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Ability to operate industrial powered equipment within manufacturer’s height and weight requirements and guidelines for operators

Environmental Requirements

• Exposure to temperature changes
• Exposure to moderate noise levels with intermittent loud noises
• Exposure to dirt and/or dust
• Exposure to sharp objects and parts

Why Work for Us?

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:

• You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
• You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
• You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!
• You want to work for an award‑winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths‑based development, and unlocking human potential.

What You’ll Get From Us

• An opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team that collaborates on real, hands‑on projects
• Professional Growth through exposure to Allegion’s leaders, professional development and skill building opportunities, and mentor/mentee relationships
• Meaningful time to network and get to know your peers through Allegion sponsored activities hosted by the Talent Attraction Team
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through Clifton Strengths testing and coaching

Compensation:

This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

• The expected Base Hourly Range: $25-$26. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

We Celebrate Who We Are!

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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