Maintenance Intern - Bridgewell

Bridgewell strengthens communities by providing an unmatched range of social and human services that empower people with disabilities and other life challenges to live safe, self-directed, and productive lives. Bridgewell delivers support through community housing, day programs, outpatient treatment, recovery services, education, and employment training. We're committed to helping people in need, from those with autism to people with substance use disorders, become engaged members of their communities. Bridgewell is also the industry leader in developing innovative offerings responding to unmet or emerging needs.

Our employees take pride in making every day count to its fullest. They are committed to adding value to the lives of the people we support, and they bring energy, ideas, and a passion for service. Does this describe you? Then please consider joining our incredible team!

Connecting People with Possibilities

Mission: Bridgewell inspires hope and empowers people experiencing life challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

DEIB Statement: Bridgewell strives to reflect the diversity of our employees and the people we serve by cultivating an equitable, inclusive environment that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We encourage, support, and celebrate the many voices and cultures of Bridgewell. With dignity, caring, integrity, and respect at our core, we embrace the diverse experiences that enrich our community daily.

Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of Facilities, this position includes internship assistance with painting, carpentry, heating and ventilation, electrical and plumbing, and other duties as required.

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Assists (hands-on) with general repairs including but not limited to painting and carpentry.
2. Assists with maintaining preventive maintenance schedule.

Required Education/Experience:

1. Preferred educational background: High School Diploma or GED or working towards a degree.
2. Ability to work as a team member and take direction.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

1. Ability to use hand tools
2. Ability to problem solve, and demonstrate flexibility, reliability, and dependability.
3. Strong computer skills including Word and Excel or other spreadsheet formats.
4. Understanding of the persons served by Bridgewell and the ability to balance their needs with the facility upkeep and management.
5. Strong interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to respond to emergencies and exercise good judgment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to climb stairs. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The employee must have a normal range of eyesight with or without corrective lenses, and have a normal range of hearing with or without corrective equipment.