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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Public Services Department - Internship

Public Services - Bluffton, SC

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$2,535/mo - $2,535/mo

The Town of Bluffton offers an internship that provides valuable work experience to students, allowing them to explore potential career options while assisting in various assignments. The Intern will provide administrative support and assist with building and grounds repairs, gaining practical experience in a government municipality setting.

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Responsibilities

Assist senior maintenance technician on building and grounds repairs to include but not limited to, painting, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, fence repairs and irrigation repairs

At times to also operate landscaping equipment such as zero turn mowers, blowers, edgers, string trimmers and chainsaws

Provide administrative support to Department staff members to include, but not be limited to, copying, scanning, faxing, delivering, organizing or other duties associated with administrative tasks

Conduct on-line research

Organize materials or items for events and assist with set-up and breakdown

Compile information into spreadsheets or documents

Prepare reports and information for meetings

Perform Emergency or disaster related duties if needed

Perform other duties as apparent or assigned

Qualification

Building trades knowledgeLandscaping equipment operationSocial media knowledgeWriting skillsCommunication skillsOffice practices knowledgeTyping skillsBasic arithmetic

Required

Prefer undergraduate or graduate college students or individuals who have graduated in the past year or less

Studying building trades, carpentry, painting, plumbing, electric, etc or someone studying turf management/ horticulture, pruning, flowers, fertilization and irrigation

Valid South Carolina driver's license

Must pass drug screen test

Excellent writing skills

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Good understanding of the social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and similar sites

Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment, and office assistance techniques

Knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic

Ability to read and understand basic Town and State policies and procedures of limited scope and difficulty

Ability to type accurately at a reasonable rate of speed

Ability to operate standard office and computer equipment

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public