Facilities Maintenance Technician Internship

Student Worker Internship

Temporary full-time internship position running from May through September.

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 a 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. The U.S. Forest Service will provide housing in Toketee.

• Hourly Rate: $17.45
• Forest Service Housing Reimbursement: $1,500
• Travel/Living Allowance: $3,000
• Boot Reimbursement: $450 Maximum
• CWE Reimbursement: $650 Maximum

The participant crew members will be paired with U.S. Forest Service facilities maintenance specialists to complete a 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 hand tools for site and facility maintenance.
• Participant crew members will also help complete detailed field reports and enter data into various databases.

Students who satisfactorily complete 640 hours of intern work through the PLC program can qualify to apply as an internal candidate for positions at the U.S. Forest Service.

• UCC Student:
  Minimum of 6 credits at UCC in a 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.

• Submit a cover letter addressing your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position.
• Include a current resume that includes educational and professional work experience.
• Provide a list of three professional references with contact information including email address.

Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; and OAR  and . 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.

UCC prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity, or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy and interfering with rights or privileges granted under anti-discrimination laws.

Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.