Internship Housing Included Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Alaska Christian College

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Technician Internship

DEPARTMENT: Facilities Management (Operations)

REPORTS TO: Facilities Manager

Start: May 2026

STATUS: Full-time, Stipend (Grant Funded), Exempt, 12 months

PURPOSE: As an Intern, you will work closely under the direction of the Facilities Manager and be involved with the day-to-day operations of the physical plant.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, helps maintain all campus grounds, facilities, vehicles, and custodial.
2. Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that all machinery and equipment continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
3. Maintain necessary facilities-related records.
4. When directed, monitor building security and safety by locking doors before and/or after operating hours.
5. When directed, purchase and stock custodial and maintenance supplies.
6. Aids in winter snow removal.
7. Provide input regarding new campus structures and master plan development.
8. Keeps exterior campus areas clean, including regular recycling runs.
9. Notify the facilities manager of any major repairs needed to the building's operating systems.
10. Provide landscaping work as needed.
11. Service Class A well system.
12. Supervise summer work teams as work host and first point of contact for projects and purchasing.
13. Stay within the approved budget for all expenditures.
14. Maintains a clean, safe, and unobstructed workspace by keeping the shop areas organized and tidy for staff and other users.
15. Must have a clean driving record. (Please see definitions per our insurance carrier) There have been no major moving violations in the past three years. No more than one at-fault accident in the past three years.
16. Develop a standard operation procedures (SOP) manual for this position.
17. Carries out other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be a high school graduate or have a GED.
2. Must have a valid drivers license.
   
3. Must have a general knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses.
4. Working knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in facility management and building repair.
5. Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written to communicate with supervisors, peers, vendors, and customers.
6. The ability to maintain composure under difficult circumstances and to be adaptable.
7. Must be able to evaluate issues and situations and use logic to determine appropriate solutions.
8. Must be able to work independently and show good judgment.
9. Must be organized, efficient, and show good time management skills.
10. Must be reliable and dependable with regular, timely attendance.

General Internship Guidelines

The internships will be 40 hours a week.

The internship begins May 2026 and concludes in May 2027.

Must be between the ages of 18 and 28 years old at the time of acceptance of the internship.

College graduate preferred.

Interns will have 15 days off for a 12-month internship and 11 days off for a 9-month internship.

The supervisor will set working hours.

Interns will be given a stipend of $723.10 paid bi-weekly payroll plus room and board.

At the completion of the internship in May, interns who complete the entire program will receive an additional $100 for each month they participate.

Housing included.

Limited meal plan included.

Interns will be supervised by the directors in the area which they intern.

Composition and documentation of a professional development plan.

Most work will be on campus with some local, statewide, and national travel involved.

October Attendance at Murdock Trusts annual Vision and Call internship conference.

September and February attendance at bi-annual CYAK young adult retreat.

Weekly meetings and coursework with the project advisor.

Must be willing to agree to and sign a statement of Evangelical Covenant Affirmations and Acknowledgement of the Covenant Affirmations and ABHE statement.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

These duties will be conducted both outdoors in varied weather conditions and in interior environments. Must be able to move your hands together or limbs quickly and have the ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble small objects. Must be able to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting, standing, or lying down. The job requires performing physical activities using considerable use of arms, legs, and the entire body in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. Must be able to lift 60 pounds on an occasional basis. There may be exposed to hazardous materials and limited exposure to pollutants, gases, dust, or odors. Some exposure to sounds and noise levels may be distracting or uncomfortable. The job may require wearing common protective safety equipment such as glasses, gloves, and hard hats. Must have adequate sight to meet the responsibilities of the job.

DRESS CODE:

Sturdy, work-appropriate attire is required. Jeans are acceptable as long as they are clean and well kept. Appropriate footwear is necessary for safety. If any questions arise regarding what is appropriate, speak with the supervisor.

STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed by the person assigned to this position and does not state or imply that it is all-inclusive. Other duties and responsibilities may be added with consideration of the job requirements and skills needed and can be changed verbally or in writing at the discretion of the jobs immediate supervisor.