What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Maintenance Technician Internship position at Umpqua Community College?
As a Student Worker in the position of Facilities Maintenance Technician Intern, you will be paired with U.S. Forest Service facilities maintenance specialists to complete variety of tasks in the Umpqua National Forest throughout the summer operating season. You will be stationed at the Diamond Lake Ranger Station in Toketee, OR. US Forest Service will provide housing in Toketee.
COMPENSATION:
- Hourly Rate: $17.45
- Forest Service Housing Reimbursement: $1,500
- Travel/Living Allowance: $3,000
- Boot Reimbursement: $450 Maximum
- CWE Reimbursement: $650 Maximum
PROJECT OVERVIEW: The participant crew members will be paired with U.S. Forest Service facilities maintenance specialists to complete variety of tasks in the Umpqua National Forest throughout the summer operating season. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Operations of water and wastewater systems and equipment.
- General maintenance of facilities sites administrative facilities and recreational facilities.
- Use of equipment such as power saws, drills, mowers and other like equipment, or hand tools, for site and facility maintenance.
- Participant crew members will also help complete detailed field reports and enter data into various databases.
PUBLIC LAND CORPS (PLC) CAREER PATHWAY: Students that satisfactorily complete 640 hours of intern work through the PLC program can qualify to apply as an internal candidate for positions at the US Forest Service.
- UCC Student: Minimum of 6 credits at UCC in quarter either prior to or during internship. Educational reimbursement covers tuition and fees for 6 credits of Cooperative Work Experience.
- Oregon Driver’s License: Driver’s license required unless medical condition prevents licensing.
Questions:
UCC CONTACTS FOR INFORMATION ABOUT POSITIONS:
- Bryan Benz, Chair, Math and Science – Bryan.Benz@umpqua.edu
- Lace Anna Rowe, Forestry Instructor - LaceAnna.Rowe@umpqua.edu
USFS CONTACTS FOR INFORMATION ABOUT POSITIONS:
- Clay Baumgartner, PE, Umpqua Civil Engineer - richard.baumgartner@usda.gov
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:
- A cover letter which addresses your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position.
- Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience.
- A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT:
Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.
Required Documentation:
Applicants claiming veteran's presence must submit one of the following:
- Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Released or Discharged from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or
- Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans Disability Preference Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Request military service records: https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
- Veterans Preference information: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/veterans-preference.aspx
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Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.