Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is a top ranked hospital in the United States. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Intern will be exposed to many aspects of Facilities Maintenance and Operations department within healthcare environment. Intern will participate in a structured learning experience with support and guidance from technical trade professionals. The intern will have opportunities for hands-on experience with a variety of maintenance tasks including service requests, minor preventive and corrective maintenance, and use of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

The Ideal future caregiver:

* Has strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

* Can multitask in a stressful situation.

* Works well in a close-knit, teambuilding environment.

* Can make decisive judgement under minimal supervision.

* Has a strong passion for healthcare and comes prepared to learn and innovate.

This is an excellent opportunity for those who are flexible and would like to advance their career growth opportunities within Cleveland Clinic. Our internship program is dedicated to development outside of the day-to-day internship assignments. This is a 12-week summer internship program.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

**Responsibilities:**

Observes and learns how to perform minor maintenance repair work in one or more of the following areas: general maintenance, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and paint.

Under the direction of technical trade professionals, assists with performing minor maintenance repair work.

Appropriately documents and completes work orders in CMMS.

Participates in department projects

Other duties as assigned.

**Education:**

Current high school or facilities maintenance vocational program enrollment. Must have successfully completed at least the 10th grade prior to the start of the Cleveland Clinic intern program.

**Languages:**

NA

**Certifications:**

None required

**Complexity of Work:**

Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.

Must be able to work in a highly complex and sometimes stressful environment.

**Work Experience:**

Work experience in general electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, mechanical repair, HVAC or Military experience such as Utilities (UT), Builder (BU), and Machinists Mate (MM) or similar may be helpful.

**Physical Requirements:**

Typical physical demands require full body motion including ability to perform work while bending, stooping, stretching and climbing ladders.

Requires dexterity and strength sufficient to operate required tools and machinery; typically required to lift and carry machinery and/or equipment weighing 25 to 100 lbs. and/or assist with lifting weights exceeding 100 lbs.

**Requires color acuity sufficient to distinguish color-coded signage and systems.**

Requires reliable transportation.

**Personal Protective Equipment:**

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities