Sarasota County Government · 6 hours ago
Sign Fabrication Technician Intern - On-Site Summer 2026 Internship
Bob Office & Warehouse
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$15/hr - $20/hr
Start in 2026 SpringSarasota County Government is offering a summer internship opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in the public sector. The role involves fabricating, installing, maintaining, and repairing traffic control devices, while also providing professional development and networking opportunities.
ConsultingGovernmentPublic RelationsPublic Safety
Responsibilities
Locate where traffic signs and other apparatus are to be installed
Fabricate and install signs and posts
Fabricate and install delineators, barricades, cones and raised pavement markers
Load and deploy cones and barricades, as directed
Program and deploy message boards and arrow boards, as directed
Clean and maintain existing signs and other traffic control devices
Perform other traffic operations-related functions, as directed
Perform traffic signal controller cabinet maintenance and cleaning
Performs and tests traffic signal controllers
Read blueprints and wiring charts
Perform vehicle inspections at the start of every shift
Inventories work vehicle for missing materials and obtain needed supplies from warehouse
Clean and service equipment and work area used in installation and repairs of traffic signs
Perform other duties and directed by management and supervisors
Locate, marks with paint and flags, all underground conduits for streetlight, traffic signal and communication circuits
A presentation to the County Administrator and other County Leadership staff is required at the close of the internship program on Friday, August 7, 2026
Participate in all organized intern events and trainings
Qualification
Required
Ages 16-17 with parental consent, or 18 and above
Eligible to work in the United States – we love local, national, and international students!
Active, enrolled student
Valid driver's license
Subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening
Benefits
Competitive wage
Hands-on work experience
Professional headshot
1-1 mentoring with county staff
Professional Development Events: Civics 101 & Facility Tour, Own Your Career, Business Etiquette & Professional Networking, Philanthropy & Your Career, Board of County Commission Public Hearing Session, Speaking for Success
Opportunity to job shadow in other departments
Company
Sarasota County Government
Sarasota County Government is a county organization that dedicated to providing customer-focused services that add value to the community.
Founded in 1921
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amanda Glover, PHR, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner
Chris Louria
Chief Human Resources Officer/Director
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