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COUNTY OF BUNCOMBE General Services Department Intern in Asheville, North Carolina
**Buncombe County General Services Department is hiring an intern. This intern will shadow employees in the major disciplines of HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical work; and will learn about Project Management of various County projects. There are approximately 25 individuals who work on this team, and the intern will have an opportunity to interact with many of them and learn about each discipline. This intern will report to the department's Business Administrator and will work out of 40 McCormick Place, Asheville, NC 28801.
The position will work 7:30AM to 4:30PM, and the intern will need to be able to reliably get to the work site for each scheduled shift. The department will discuss flexibility around scheduling needs during the interview and on boarding process. We are following an expected hiring timeline of late June to early July.
Purpose of the Internship**
The purpose of this position is to provide on-the-job training and experience. Engages in various work assignments, projects, and activities of varying complexity, structured to enable the individual to gain the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform at a professional level. Receives training and mentorship in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.
Essential Projects and Learning Objectives:
Provides entry- to intermediate-level services, under supervision of County staff, as appropriate to the day-to-day operating objectives of the department.
Undertakes and/or participates in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the organization.
Participates in the planning and implementation of unit projects and initiatives within area of expertise.
Interacts directly with colleagues and/or other internal or external constituencies in the planning of assignments and the resolution of day-to-day operational problems.
Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from professional personnel in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education or Experience Required:Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Construction, Air Conditioning/Heating Technology, Electrical Systems Technology, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or Welding Technology.
Additional/Preferred Education, Training and/or Experience: Experience with hand tools, reading blueprints, repair and maintenance work, and/or auto maintenance preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of standard practices, materials and equipment related to the assigned field of work.
Skill in the use and care of various tools and equipment employed in the work.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
In order to uphold internal pay parity and equity, salaries are non-negotiable for new and current Buncombe County employees. All new employees are paid according to their years of relevant education and experience above minimum requirements for the position and employees have the opportunity to obtain pay increases via cost of living increases and promotions.
Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective.
It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. In additio , Buncombe County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.
Applicants for employment are invited to participate in the affirmative action program by reporting their status as a protected veteran or other minority. In extending this invitation, we advise you that: (a) workers (applicants) are under no obligation to respond but may do so in the future if they choose; (b) responses will remain confidential within the human resource department; and (c) responses will be used only for the necessary information to include in our affirmative action program. We are a company that values diversity. We actively encourage women, minorities, veterans and disabled employees to apply. Refusal to provide this information will have no bearing on your application and will not subject you to any adverse treatment.