Summer 2025 Intern - Facility Services Plant Operations - Division of Management - R024711

Primary Location : DC-Washington

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Employee Status : Temporary

Overtime Status : Non-exempt

Job Type : Internship

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Relocation Provided: : No

Compensation Grade Low: : FH Pay Grade 20

Compensation Grade High: : FH Pay Grade 20

Minimum Salary: : $26.44

Maximum Salary: : $33.65

Posting Date : Sep 24, 2024

Minimum Education

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship.

Minimum Experience

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Summary

The Federal Reserve Board (Board) provides students opportunities for career success. The Board’s Internship program is designed to provide valuable work experience for undergraduate and graduate students considering careers including, but not limited to, economics, finance and accounting, information systems, and data analysis. The Board believes that by combining academic endeavors with project-related work experience, qualified and capable college students can gain the practical knowledge need in a competitive global job market. Internships are paid positions with salaries commensurate with credit hours; internships may be in-person, remote or hybrid, depending on the needs of the team. Employment in the Board’s internship program is granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship. Interns receive a syllabus or research project plan outlining their projects and goals for the internship. Interns are assigned a supervisor or mentor to guide them through their internship, and regular check-in meetings with their manager to manage performance expectations and assist with learning goals. Interns have access to a wide range of training programs and events for professional development purposes.

The applicant will support Plant Operations which is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the mechanical plant(s) and elevators owned in the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) portfolio.  The primary mission of Plant Operations is to ensure a clean, comfortable, and safe work environment for all FRB staff and visitors. Applicants will assist the Plant Manager, Operations Supervisors and Duty Engineers in gathering and analyzing equipment data, troubleshooting equipment faults, developing standard operating procedures to support successful day-to-day operations of FRB facilities, participate and conduct plant and building inspections in the identification and remediation of deficiencies, use a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to enter and export data, trend maintenance history, and provide world class customer service, and support project management.
Suggested Major/Minor: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Construction), Architecture, Project Management, Facilities Management or a related field.
Preferred Skill-set: Interest in the operation and maintenance of commercial buildings, interest in understanding how mechanical, electrical, building automation systems and HVAC control systems work together to deliver a proper environment, place high priority on customer service, ability to work in a diverse environment, ability to analyze and think critically, good written and verbal communication skills; must be able to interact and display tact and diplomacy at all levels within the Board staff, self-motivated and ability to develop creative solutions.
Required Documents for application: Resume and an unofficial transcript.
Expected Start and End Dates: May or June 2025 for 10 to 12 weeks.
Location: This position requires a mainly onsite presence at our offices in Washington, DC with occasional telework available as needed. 
US Citizenship is required for all Board internships and applicants must be current students, graduating from their program fall 2025 or later. 
Learn more about our internship program: https://www.federalreserve.gov/careers-internships.htm