Maintenance Intern

Description

Gain Valuable Experience in Residential Maintenance with Velair!

We are seeking a dedicated and hands-on intern to gain valuable experience in property maintenance within the property management industry. This internship provides the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals while maintaining properties across Minnesota. You will develop essential skills and gain exposure to the maintenance and upkeep of multi-million-dollar residential assets through a variety of general, preventative, emergency, and routine maintenance tasks.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Full-Time Internship, 40 hours/week)

Duration: June 2026 - August 2026

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Work Orders: Complete work orders at assigned Velair properties, responding to maintenance requests and repairs for resident apartments, buildings, and exterior grounds.
• Property Maintenance: Maintain properties to Velair standards by performing daily cleaning, trash collection, and preventative maintenance.
• Equipment & Systems Care: Assist with the care and service of building systems and equipment and familiarize yourself with operation and maintenance manuals for various facility equipment.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the maintenance team, supervisors, and property managers to ensure the smooth operation of all property maintenance functions.
• Adherence to Standards: Follow safety protocols, adhere to Fair Housing Laws, and perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Currently enrolled in an applicable technical program or college-level program (two-year or four-year degree) such as Facilities, Building Maintenance, HVAC, Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Skills & Technical Ability

• Excellent customer service skills, effective communication abilities (both oral and written), and the ability to read and comprehend facility system drawings and maintenance manuals.
• Knowledge of hand tools, portable power tools, and trade tools, as well as the ability to perform basic math for maintenance calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing and able to travel to various Velair properties within an assigned region, with daily work locations varying based on business needs.
• A valid driver's license and insurance is required to travel between locations.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk stairs, climb ladders, and regularly use maintenance equipment.
• Frequent kneeling, bending, and crouching.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Ability to work from ladders and elevated platforms and maintain balance while performing maintenance tasks.
• Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this role, impairment by drugs, alcohol, or cannabis could pose a risk to health and safety. The company reserves the right to conduct reasonable suspicion drug testing for this role.