Facilities Maintenance Intern

Job Summary

The Facilities Maintenance Intern will work alongside experienced facilities maintenance staff and gain hands-on exposure to multiple skilled trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and building and grounds. This internship is designed to provide practical, real-world experience in a public-sector facilities environment while supporting ongoing maintenance operations. The intern will rotate through each trade area and perform assigned tasks under the direct supervision of experienced journey-level staff.

This internship is expected to start on or around June 1st for up to 3 months.

Hours will be Monday-Friday, 6:30 am to 3 pm core hours. Expected to work up to 24 hours a week.

Essential Functions

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited school, college or university. Coursework and interest maintenance or skilled trades is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates enrolled in a general maintenance or multi-trade program.

• Interest in facilities maintenance and skilled trades such as carpentry, electrical, or plumbing
• Willingness to learn and work safely in an active maintenance environment
• Ability to take direction from experienced staff and work collaboratively as part of a team
• Basic mechanical or construction aptitude
• Dependability, strong work ethic, and attention to detail
• Prior hands-on, shop, or construction experience is helpful but not required

Required Education and Experience

All individuals offered an internship must provide acceptable proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Proof will be required prior to starting.

Intern must be able to successfully complete a background investigation which may include driving record review.

Additional Requirements

All applicants must thoroughly complete a Port of Tacoma application online at https://governmentjobs.com/careers/portoftacoma and upload both a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

In the cover letter, the applicant must clearly describe the following:

• Why are you interested in the internship?
• What specific skills can you contribute to the internship?
• What are your future career goals and how will this internship help you in reaching those goals?

Only applications which are complete and meet the qualifications and requirements identified in this announcement may be considered for interview.

This individual must demonstrate a caring customer service attitude, a strong commitment to operational excellence, and dedication to the organization’s core values: Integrity & Transparency; Excellence; Adaptability; Stewardship; Teamwork & Partnerships; and Health & Safety. The Port seeks candidates who will embrace and model these values both internally and externally, and who understand what it means to carry out these values in their everyday work. We value individuals who also bring an impeccable work ethic, honesty, and integrity, and who consistently exhibit enthusiasm, energy, and a drive to succeed.

In accordance with the Immigration Control and Reform Act of 1986, all persons offered employment must provide acceptable proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Proof will be required prior to employment.

Candidate must be able to successfully complete a background investigation. Candidate must also be able to obtain/maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), which is a program managed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Information on this program can be viewed here.

Unless altered by an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or by a written employment agreement signed by an employee and the Executive Director, the conditions of employment for this position are ‘at-will’, which means that either the Port or an employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason not prohibited by law. No supervisor, manager, or director of the Port, other than Executive Director, has the authority to alter these employment conditions.

THE PORT OF TACOMA IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A WORKPLACE THAT IS FREE FROM ILLEGAL DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT. WE ADHERE TO ALL APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS.