Facilities Operations Intern

Facilities Operations Intern

MET-CAP MANAGEMENT Cranston, Rhode Island, United States

Met-Cap Management is a growing specialty retailer with multiple locations throughout the Northeast. Our Facilities & Real Estate team supports our corporate office, warehouse, and retail stores by ensuring our facilities remain safe, efficient, and well-maintained.

We're looking for a motivated Facilities Operations Intern who enjoys solving problems, working with their hands, and learning how facilities operations support a growing business.

This internship provides exposure to both the operational and hands‑on aspects of facilities management and is ideal for students interested in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Property Management, Real Estate, Engineering, Operations, or related fields.

As a Facilities Operations Intern, you'll work alongside our Facilities team to support maintenance, repairs, and facility improvement projects across our locations.

• Assist with preventive maintenance inspections and facility audits.
• Perform light maintenance tasks, including painting, furniture assembly, replacing air filters, changing light bulbs, hanging signage, and other minor repairs.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Support office moves, retail store refreshes, and facility improvement projects.
• Assist with vendor scheduling and coordination.
• Track maintenance requests and work orders.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies, equipment, and tools.
• Support real estate and facilities documentation.
• Travel with the Facilities team to retail locations as needed.
• Assist with special projects and other facilities‑related responsibilities.

Throughout the internship, you'll gain practical experience in:

• Facilities operations
• Preventive maintenance
• Commercial property maintenance
• Vendor management
• Work order systems
• Retail facilities management
• Safety and compliance
• Project coordination
• Inventory management
• Real estate and property operations

• Currently pursuing a degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Real Estate, Architecture, or a related field.
• Comfortable using basic hand tools or eager to learn.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks throughout the workday.
• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors as projects require.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred.

• Previous maintenance, construction, warehouse, landscaping, or facilities experience is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience supporting facilities operations across a multi-location retail organization. You'll work directly with experienced professionals, participate in meaningful projects, and develop practical skills that translate into careers in facilities management, operations, property management, and related fields.

If you're looking for an internship where you can make an impact, develop hands‑on experience, and learn how facilities operations keep a growing business running, we'd love to hear from you.

$20 - $22

Hourly Wage