College Intern - Facilities Operation and Maintenance

Location:

Tempe, AZ, US

Date: May 16, 2025

Requisition ID : 18800

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

• 401(k) plan with employer matching

• Access to a recreation and fitness facility

• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs: College interns are eligible to receive $1000 per calendar year

Summary

The successful candidate will assist the Facilities Operation & Maintenance team with a variety of assignments. This position provides the opportunity to learn about the fundamentals of maintenance and operation of facilities. Additional duties include assisting a Planner/Scheduler, interacting with customers through the call center, assisting with office administrative duties and coordinating facility maintenance activities. The student intern will work daily scheduled hours based on the department’s needs, with a minimum requirement of 15 hours and up to 29.5 hours per week maximum.

What You'll Do

• Assists with maintaining and verifying that project activities are performed to owner's standards and specifications.

• Communicates directly from the call center with customers and documenting customer requests.

• Conveys information to Planner/Schedulers

• Creates work orders through Maximo

• Supports office administrator on projects as needed

What It Takes To Succeed

Competencies:

• Experience and/or interest in developing skills in operations and maintenance related to

• building systems and preventative maintenance

• Willingness to learn and be taught by an experienced professional

• Exceptional customer service and people skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Ability to work in a team environment involving multiple internal departments and external

• resources to bring all parties together to generate decisions for project success

• Exceptional working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Additional Information Continued:

• It is preferred that the candidate be seeking a degree in project management, construction management, business, architecture, mechanical or electrical engineering.

• This is a paid opportunity for a student working a minimum of 15 hours per week. However, work hours and schedules may fluctuate based on departmental needs.

• Applicant must be enrolled and attending a minimum of six (6) college credits per semester (100 or higher level courses).

• Pay rate is $19.10 per hour for an undergraduate intern and $21.15 per hour for a graduate intern.

• SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although part-time teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

Education

College level coursework (100+) from an accredited institution will be evaluated on an individual basis according to the skill/level to determine if applicable to the position by management.

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visas.

Nearest Major Market: Phoenix