Salary: $17.38 Hourly
Location : Newington, VA
Job Type: Intern
Job Number: 201600963
Division: Transmission & Distribution
Department: Mechanical Maintenance
Opening Date: 03/12/2024
Closing Date: 4/22/2024 4:30 PM Eastern
Description

Under the supervision of Supervisor, Mechanical Maintenance, the Mechanical Maintenance Aide provides support to the Mechanical Maintenance team. The Mechanical Maintenance Aide is responsible for assisting with pump station and other facility checks, maintenance of water main easements, and other mechanical duties as assigned. In return, the Mechanical Maintenance Aide will receive hands-on exposure to a maintenance of mechanical equipment, including pumps and control valves.
Examples of Duties

• Field locate Fairfax Water Transmission main assets along the right of way and within easements.
• Operate brush cutting equipment to include trimmers, hedgers, and mowers.
• Assist with facility maintenance ensuring the facilities are kept in an orderly manner.
• Assist with cosmetic and structural maintenance repair.
• Utilize as-builts, tape measures, and metal detectors to find buried assets such as water main valve boxes, cathodic test station boxes, and air release covers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• Ability to keep records and make reports.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform manual physical labor that may include long periods of standing, bending, twisting, stooping and climbing.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Enrolled as a full-time student at a college, university, or trade school for the upcoming fall.
• Possess a valid driver's license in good standing.
• Pass a background investigation and pre-employment drug screening.
• Follow specific safety requirements
• Ability to use standard Microsoft Office software
• THIS IS A SUMMER POSITION ONLY - Starting May 20, 2024 to August 9, 2024
• HOURS FOR THIS POSITION 7:30AM-4:00PM

Interns are not eligible for company beneftis.
01

What dates will you be available to work, i.e., start date and end date this summer?
02

Do you plan to take any time off during this period? If so, please indicate when and for how many days.
03

Do you have any job assignment or location preferences? If you can only work at a specific location, please note this. Efforts are made to consider applicants for positions closest to their homes unless otherwise noted.
04

Have you had any auto accidents for which you were at fault or tickets for moving violations within the past three years? If so, please list month/year and nature of event.
05

Have you had any auto accidents for which you were at fault or tickets for moving violations within the past three years? If so, please list month/year and nature of event.
06

Can you work overtime if selected for employment? (Not all positions require overtime availability, when it occurs, it is paid at 1.5 the hourly rate in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.)
Required Question