BES Operations & Maintenance Student Internship (CSAII)

This listing closes on 6/1/2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

Employer

City of Portland

Salary

$22.00 Hourly

Location

Multiple Locations, OR

Job Type

Casual

Job Number

2026-00381

Bureau

Bureau of Environmental Services

Opening Date

05/04/2026

Closing Date

6/1/2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Position

The Bureau of Environmental Services is seeking interns for their Operations & Maintenance group! Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis.

Job Appointment: Casual, Part-Time Work Schedule: Flexible hours Work Location: Multiple Locations Benefits: These positions are not eligible for benefits. Language Pay Differential: Employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English and who use their language skill to assist the community, may receive additional pay. More about the process can be found here. Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to submit a work history and answer supplemental questions for this application.

Note: These are casual Community Service Aide (CSA II) positions with a maximum of 1,400 hours in a calendar year.

The internship areas of focus are:

• Collection System and Watershed O&M – Collection System O&M
• Treatment and Pumping O&M – Maintenance
• Treatment and Pumping O&M – Operations
• Treatment and Pumping O&M – Support Services

Collection System and Watershed O&M – Collection System O&M – 2 Positions

The Maintenance Engineering section of the Collection System division is responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of the wastewater and stormwater collection systems to achieve three major goals: prevent and/or reduce the number and impact of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) and sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs), minimize asset life-cycle costs while providing an acceptable level of service, and sustain the public's investment in the sewer infrastructure by ensuring that service lives are extended as long as economically feasible.

The Collection System O&M Interns, with guidance and under supervision, will:

• Become familiar with the activities of an engineering section in BES including:
  • Condition assessment of assets
  • Evaluating maintenance options for assets
  • Evaluating rehabilitation options for assets
  • Provide assistance to engineers within the group; identify high risk assets and ensure engineers are informed.
  • Provide quality assurance/quality control of asset inspection data for assets in the inspection program
  • Become familiar with the concepts of Asset Management principles touching on:
  • Failure modes of assets, and root causes of failure
  • Likelihood of failure
  • Consequence of failure
  • Risk assessments of assets

• Update the database of CCTV videos of sewers needing repairs and denote this in the Hansen database. This entails the viewing of CCTV videos and entering the appropriate defect codes in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) which requires training in the use of the Hansen® software.
• Catalogue and update CMMS database with construction acceptance CCTV records

More information about these positions.

Treatment and Pumping O&M – Maintenance 1-Position

The BES Facilities team supports the physical spaces and infrastructure that allow staff to safely and effectively do their work. The program's directive is to establish and maintain service levels that promote a productive, safe, efficient and cost-effective work environment in compliance with applicable building, health and safety regulations, while remaining equitable, inclusive and person-centered.

The Maintenance intern, with guidance and under supervision, will:

• Review drawings and other similar documents with the team
• Assist in updating and improving group documentation and file organization
• Assist in analyzing equipment and their associated Operations and Maintenance Manuals, including organizing and linking manuals to in computerized maintenance management system
• Participate in team and stakeholder meetings
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor

More information about this position.

Treatment and Pumping O&M – Operations - 3 Positions

Wastewater Operations group oversees the largest wastewater treatment plant for the state of Oregon. The Special Operations Group is part of Operations Division at Columbia Boulevard Wastewater Treatment Plant. We are the maintenance arm of Operations as well as supporting treatment and special projects.

The Operations intern, with guidance and under supervision, will:

• Conduct preventative maintenance tasks
• Provide Special Project support
• Shadow the Wastewater Operator IIs as they operate the facility
• Clean and maintain wastewater equipment and facilities
• Help with daily operational duties
• Participate in safety related activities and execute the work orders associated with OSHA and onsite safety policy

More information about this position.

Treatment and Pumping O&M – Support Services (Administrative Services) – 1 Position

The Administrative Team provides customer support to the Operations and Maintenance Group and other Bureau employees co-located at the Columbia Blvd Wastewater Treatment Plant.

The Support Services (Administrative Services) intern, with guidance and under supervision, will:

• Plan & coordinate small projects/work assignments.
• Provide planning and coordination support for implementation of INFOR (Asset Management System).
• Assist in managing & organization of records and files.
• Assist Administrative Team on various projects and tasks as assigned.

More information about this position.

Treatment and Pumping O&M – Support Services (Maintenance Reliability & Asset Management) – 1 Position

This team oversees Maintenance planning and asset management for the 2 wastewater treatment plans and approximately 100 pump stations through the collection systems. Work includes data entry and management in their workorder management system as well as field data gathering and reporting.

The Support Services (Maintenance Reliability & Asset Management) intern, with guidance and under supervision, will:

• Conduct field data gathering and field asset labeling
• Record data into the WAM Systems as well as data management and clean up
• Conduct small replacement and rehabilitation project work
• Develop statistical reliability models based on existing asset failure data

More information about this position. About the Bureau The Bureau of Environmental Services manages Portland's wastewater and stormwater infrastructure to protect public health and the environment. BES is a mission-driven, high-performance organization, leading the City in preserving and restoring the health of Portland's watersheds. More information about the Bureau: Have a question? Contact Information: Cierra Maceo Recruiter View email address on click.appcast.io

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

1. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
2. Experience being a great team member with effective communication skills.
3. Great organizational skills and ability to manage large quantities of data.
4. Experience with using computer software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be a student enrolled in a trade school, training program, college or university undergraduate or graduate program come Fall 2026.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between May 4, 2026 - June 1, 2026 Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

• If you would like to request Veterans preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc) by the closing date of the recruitment. To learn about Veterans preference click here.

Application Tips:

• Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or personal and professional experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your work history should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
• Do not attach any additional documents.
• Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of May 4, 2026, and weekly thereafter

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their work history and supplemental questions.
• Your work history and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our pass/fail evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation phase 1 results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Rule 3.01 for complete information.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Eligible applicants will only be contacted for interviews.

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): Eligible applicants will only be contacted for interviews.

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: Eligible applicants will only be contacted for interviews. Step 6: Start Date:

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

Additional Information

Click here for additional information regarding the following:

• City of Portland Core Values
• Recruitment Process - Work Status
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Veterans Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

This summary outlines the benefit programs, actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. The City of Portland offers a comprehensive benefit package that is competitive with other private and public sector employers. More detailed information can be obtained by calling the Health & Financial Benefits Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental) Casual employees can become eligible for health benefits (medical, dental & vision) through Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer provisions if they meet the necessary paid hours requirement, as determined by the Health & Financial Benefits Office. Retirement Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) The City currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution. Employees who are OPSRP members are vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65 (age 60 for police and fire.) Sick Leave Casual employees accrue sick leave as outlined in the City of Portland protected sick time law. Family Medical Leave In accordance with federal and state law, and the City policy for family medical leave, the City grants family and medical leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical related reasons.

01 Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible. The following supplemental questions are an important step to assist us in determining if you have the minimum qualifications to succeed in the posted vacancy. Write specific and unique responses to each question. Answering "No", to any of the Yes/No questions or answering an essay question with the following "See resume", or entering "N/A" for any of the minimum qualifications listed in the "To Qualify" section may eliminate you from further consideration. Note: If you are requesting veterans' preference, please be sure to upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's administration letter stating your disability. Veteran's preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement. Have you read and understood all the information listed above?

• Yes
• No - If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement.

02 Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one) 03 The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate: (Answer will not disqualify you from the process)

• My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality.
• You may release my application, I am waiving confidentiality.

04 Will you be a student in Fall 2026?

• Yes
• No

05 Please select which year of college you will be in Fall 2026.

• Freshmen
• Sophomore
• Junior
• Senior or above

06 Select the internship term you would be available for.

• Summer internship
• Full year internship
• All options

07 Will you be located in Oregon or Washington at the time of hire and during your internship?

• Yes
• No

08 Which internship opportunity are you interested in? Please select all that apply.

• Collection System and Watershed O&M – Collection System O&M
• Treatment and Pumping O&M – Maintenance
• Treatment and Pumping O&M – Operations
• Treatment and Pumping O&M – Support Services
• All Options

09 Do you have the ability to work both independently and in a team environment?

• Yes
• No

10 Please provide an example(s) of your ability to work independently and in a team environment. 11 Do you have experience being a great team member with effective communication skills?

• Yes
• No

12 Please provide an example(s) of your experience being a great team member with effective communication skills. 13 Do you have the ability to organize and manage large quantities of data?

• Yes
• No

14 Please provide an example(s) of your ability to organize and manage large quantities of data. 15 Do you have experience with using computer software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook?

• Yes
• No

16 Please provide an example(s) of your experience using computer software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 17 Do you have knowledge of water or wastewater treatment?

• Yes
• No

18 Do you have skill in hands on-labor work and ability to use hand tools as needed?

• Yes
• No

* Required Question

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