Facilities Intern

Transform the university through the power of generosity.

Unite donor passions with university priorities to elevate the impact of Oklahoma State University.

The Facilities team contributes to the mission by overseeing the maintenance, operation, and management of all Foundation facilities and grounds while supporting daily operations, long-term planning, emergency preparedness, and business continuity.

Supports the efficient operation and maintenance of OSU Foundation facilities by coordinating building and grounds activities, performing routine repairs, managing vendor services, and ensuring safe, clean, and well-functioning work environments.

• Manages all functions of building operations including but not limited to scheduling, maintenance, and monitoring of all heating, ventilating, air conditioning, water, electric, elevator, generator and other systems to ensure efficient operation.

• Facilitates grounds and parking lot maintenance including landscape, irrigation, trash pickup and vehicle ticketing. Perform routine building maintenance tasks and work on minor alteration projects.
• Arrange and manage appropriate third-party contractor support as needed including janitorial, pest control. Along with initiating planned maintenance programs for a variety of office equipment. Coordinate Foundation vehicle maintenance and repair

• Responsible for managing recycling program, promote and conduct good housekeeping practices. Must have ability to prioritize, schedule, and logistically support multiple projects. Some weekend and evening work is required.

Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Oklahoma State University student pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in facilities management, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Experience with building systems, preventive maintenance programs, or vendor coordination is preferred.

• Minimum of 0-2 years of experience in facilities operations, building maintenance, or skilled trades required.
• Ability to analyze information and make practical decisions to support day-to-day operations.
• Effectively communicate with supervisors, staff, and vendors to ensure tasks and requests are completed accurately.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and operational efficiency within assigned facilities.
• Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge with the ability to perform minor repairs and troubleshoot systems.
• Capable of scheduling, coordinating, and tracking multiple maintenance tasks or projects.
• Proficient in MS Office and other computer applications, with strong organizational, written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• May require occasional evening or weekend work to support events, maintenance, or facility emergencies.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license is required.
• Positive attitude, teamwork, and a sense of humor are valued.
• Proven sense of humor and ability to have fun!
• Effective Communication:
  Communicates well (written and verbal); exhibits exceptional listening skills, and is transparent through open dialog and informational sharing; seeks first to understand and assumes positive intent; deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner while conveying both good and bad news; avoids “telling themselves a story” and works to deploy crucial conversation communication techniques; shows the highest level of understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy and concern with all interactions.
• Execution & Initiative:
  Demonstrates a high level of initiative on…