Summer Intern, Facility Construction Support

Description

About the Internship

The Operations Services Department (OSD) is looking for an intern to join their Facility Construction Support Division! OSD is a central service provider to advance and support core business needs as well as overall agency goals and objectives. These services include maintenance of the automotive fleet, dining services, general staff support services, centralized maintenance support of our facilities and to ensure the safety, fire protection and occupational health for the public we serve and our employees.

Responsibilities

• Work on process improvements utilizing Microsoft products such as SharePoint, Flows, PowerApps, Power BI.

• Work with construction personnel and engineers to design repairs and projects around the agency

• Write RFIs (requests for information) to designers to get clarification on construction projects

• Assist with construction project budgets, schedules, and estimates

• Help prepare turnover documents to obtain PTOs (Permits to Occupy/Certificates of occupancy)

• Perform internal construction inspections to assure compliance with all specifications, best practices, and designs

• Update inventory of the entire FCSD motor vehicle fleet, materials, tools and equipment, which will include working closely with our FM-3 equipment supervisor and travelling to the various facilities where we keep our vehicles.

• Data entry of completed work orders into Maximo/RDMS for Sign Shop

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrollment at a college or university at the time of the internship

• Major in Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong experience with the use of personal computers, including Microsoft products (SharePoint, Lists, Power BI, PowerApps, Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, etc.)

• Previous experience with non-MMIS computerized maintenance management systems (such as Enviance, Maximo, Asset Works M5, or others) is a plus.

• Ability to interact effectively with various levels of both Port Authority staff and the general public.

• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize assignments.

• Ability to understand and be able to integrate customer service needs into day-to-day decision-making.

• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Internship Details:

• The start date will be Thursday, May 28, 2026

• The internship will last 12 weeks, ending on Friday, August 21, 2026

• This is a full-time internship (5 days per week at 7.25 hours of work per day)

• In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits interns to work remotely a maximum of one day per week. In person collaboration is essential to how the Port Authority conducts business and regular in-office days or team collaboration days may be required depending on business needs. Some internships may require interns to be fully in-person.

Selection Process

• Only applicants under consideration will be contacted

• If selected to move forward, the hiring team will reach out directly to schedule 1-2 interviews

• Different internships will have different timelines for interviews

Compensation & Benefits

• The hourly rate range is $18.07 to $30.31 (the exact rate will be determined by internship type and rising school year)

• Ability to opt in to the New York State and Local Retirement System

• Access to Employee Business Resource Groups (https://www.jointheportauthority.com/pages/diversity-inclusion-programs)

• Facility Tours

• Career Panels

• Social/Networking Events

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