Facilities and Fleet Management Internship
Job Description
The Adams County Facilities and Fleet Management Department is searching for a driven, enthusiastic summer Intern to join our team.
The Facilities and Fleet Management Department (FFM) is a dynamic operation that consists of Building Maintenance Operations, Business Operations, Planning Design & Construction, Real Property, Fleet Management, and Sustainability. The intern will spend time with each division, but their primary focus will be in their area of study.
Examples of some of the learning opportunities:
Planning Design & Construction:Observe and assist the Project Managers in project planning, scheduling & coordination; attend project site meetings; learn about tracking project costs.
Real Property: Learn about county-wide strategic real property planning, real property acquisitions, lease administration and mineral rights.
Building Operations: Learn about building maintenance operations and what it takes to efficiently keep County facilities running. Observe, coordinate and assist in Fire & Life Safety inspections.
Sustainability: Learn about the Adams County 2030 Sustainability plan and provide input on how we can reach our goals.
Fleet Management: Learn about what it takes to manage a large fleet of County owned & leased vehicles.
Business Operations:Learn about invoice processing, conference center scheduling, access control and other various customer services roles.
The successful intern will have an interest in pursuing a career in Facilities & Fleet Management. Ideally the intern will be entering their 3rd or 4th year B.S. program in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Sustainability, Business Administration, Emergency Management or a closely related field.
Work Hours & Location:
The intern will be required to work between 32-40 hours per week.
Regular business hours are between 8am to 5pm, Monday – Friday.
Primary work location will be at the Adams County Government Center located at 4430 S Adams County Parkway, Brighton Colorado but may need to travel to other sites when necessary.
Assisting within the day-to-day functions of the Facilities and Fleet Management department, while learning about Adams County Government.
Completing assignments, presentations and other required documents.
Attending meetings and offering suggestions for improvement.
Attending workshops and participating in learning opportunities.
Building professional relationships with colleagues and clients.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Good time management, critical, and interpersonal skills.
- Be well-organized and willing to assist wherever necessary.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- A growth mindset and passion for learning.
- Ability to build professional relationships with colleagues.
- Ability to positively receive feedback.
- Make a lasting impression.
Education :High school diploma or GED equivalent. Recent graduate or currently enrolled in a Bachelors of Science program preferably in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Sustainability, Business Administration, Emergency Management or a closely related field.
Experience: None required; must have an interest in Facility & Fleet Operations.
License and/or certification: Possession of a valid Driver's License.
Background Check
Must pass a criminal background check.
Other: Ability to stand for long periods and walk on uneven ground.