What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fall 2026 Building Services Co-op position at McKenney's Inc.?
JOB SUMMARY
As a Co-op, you will be part of the team from day one and given training and tasks that are important and impactful to our projects' success.Success in this role depends on the Co-op’s initiative and teamwork skills. A successful Co-op will work with Account Coordinators and Account Managers to see a project through completion by the end of their third term.
McKenney's has a long history of success in hiring Co-ops and supporting their evolution into industry leaders. Many of our current senior leaders began their journey in the Co-op program.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in managing mechanical, plumbing and/or building automation service and retrofit work, utilizing software, such as Salesforce.
- Coordinate with vendors to schedule and procure major material and equipment purchases.
- Regularly update scheduling for project work over the course of the week.
- Review project drawings and jobsites to develop estimates and proposals under guidance.
- Obtain, review, and provide submittals for various projects with Account Managers.
- Regularly lead meetings to schedule labor and review the weekly labor calendar.
- Survey project sites for adherence to McKenney’s safety, quality, and productivity values.
- Obtain permits and schedule inspections for ongoing projects.
- Support Account Managers daily in performing various tasks for multiple projects and service jobs including generating POs, making sketches and as-builts, performing take-offs, and developing closeout documentation.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:- Candidates must be able to enroll in a Co-op program at an accredited engineering school majoring in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or a related degree.
- Candidates must complete at least two full-time, alternating Co-op rotations before graduation and should avoid a full courseload while working, which may delay graduation.
- 1st Rotation: Fall 2026
- 2nd Rotation: Summer 2027
- Self-motivated, team-oriented, and detail focused.
- Productive in fast-paced environments with strong multitasking skills.
- Able to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage workload efficiently.
- Effective communicator across diverse teams, including PMs, drafting, field staff, and fabrication shops.
- Candidates who can work three or more full-time semesters.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment.
- No or limited exposure to physical risk; occasional jobsite visits may require climbing permanent and temporary stairs/ladders, passenger use of hoists, and navigating active construction areas.
- Light physical effort handling average weight objects up to 50 pounds may be required occasionally.
Moving Safety Forward, our initiative for continuous improvements in our safety culture, reminds us that we are on a journey toward a zero-incident culture. In all we do, we must work to build a partnership with our employees, customers and business associates that empowers them all with the ability to do their jobs safely.
McKenney’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or gender identity. McKenney’s is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.