Facilities & Fleet Intern

Job Title: Facilities and Fleet Intern
Department: Facilities & Fleet
Reports To: Facilities & Fleet Director
Classification: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Compensation Range: $16/hour

Why join our team?
Join a workplace where public service meets opportunity. At Lake County Government, employees are empowered to grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact every day. We offer a supportive environment that values innovation and connection, with reliable compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to helping you succeed both professionally and personally.

Cultural Expectations

• Assume Good Intent: Approach each interaction with positive mindset and openness to understand others.
• Model Professionalism: Maintain high standards in behavior and communication that reflects our values.
• Apply County Wide Lens: Consider the broader impact of decisions on our community and organization as a whole.
• Be Solutions-Oriented: Focus on finding constructive solutions rather than dwelling on problems or challenges.
• Practice Servant Leadership: Prioritize the needs of others, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Support Meaningful Work-Life Balance: Encourage boundaries that support personal well-being while achieving professional responsibilities.

Position Summary
The Facilities & Fleet Intern will work a total of 60 hours and gain hands-on experience supporting the County’s facilities, vehicles, equipment, and related operations. Working closely with the Facilities and Fleet team, the intern will have the opportunity to learn how local government manages and maintains the resources that support County employees and services to the community. This internship offers a high degree of flexibility and can be shaped collaboratively by the intern and supervisor based on the intern’s interests, skills, and the County’s current priorities and initiatives.

General Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Assist with facilities maintenance, operations, and improvement projects.
• Support inventory and organization of County facilities, equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Assist with fleet management, including vehicle records, maintenance schedules, inspections, and usage tracking.
• Help research and evaluate vehicle, equipment, or facility needs and potential replacement options.
• Assist with preventative maintenance tracking and scheduling.
• Support facility inspections and help identify maintenance, safety, or operational needs.
• Assist with organizing facility and fleet documentation, records, and procedures.
• Help develop or improve tracking systems, spreadsheets, checklists, and standard operating procedures.
• Assist with space planning, facility utilization, or workspace improvement projects.
• Research best practices, vendors, products, or services related to facilities and fleet operations.
• Participate in meetings and gain exposure to how County facilities, vehicles, and equipment are planned, maintained, and managed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Not applicable.

Requirements
Compensation will be determined by the applicant’s full skillset with consideration of the following:

• Current enrollment in high school
• Preferred areas of study may include facilities management, construction management, engineering, business, operations management, automotive or diesel technology, environmental studies, sustainability, accounting, or a related field; however, students from all areas of study are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with school, community, volunteer, employment, or extracurricular activities demonstrating responsibility, teamwork, communication, or organization.
• Interest in local government, public service, or community affairs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct basic research and summarize information clearly.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate judgment when handling information.
• Ability to work independently while also seeking guidance when needed.
• Ability to interact professionally with county employees, elected officials, community members, or others.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace applications.
• Willingness to learn new systems, processes, and technology.
• Ability to approach unfamiliar issues with curiosity, professionalism, and an open mind.

Hazard Notice
Potential hazards are generally limited to ordinary workplace conditions and occasional travel to offsite meetings or community events. Depending on assigned projects, the intern may occasionally work in outdoor environments or visit county facilities where conditions may vary.

Physical Activity & Work Environment

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing or walking.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, or climbing.
• Occasionally pushing, pulling, or moving objects.
• Use of hands for repetitive motions such as typing, writing, or operating equipment.
• Operation of standard office equipment (computers, phones, copiers, etc.).
• Visual acuity to read and produce accurate documents and materials.
• Hearing ability sufficient to respond to spoken communication.
• Standard office environment with controlled temperature and lighting.
• Exposure to varying outdoor weather conditions.
• Interaction with the public, sometimes in high-pressure or emotionally charged situations.

Applicant Notice
Lake County Government posts all official employment opportunities on its careers page linked here. Positions may also appear on external job boards such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and ZipRecruiter through our applicant tracking system.

Please be aware that unauthorized third parties may repost or imitate job listings. The most accurate and up-to-date information will always be available on our official website. Applicants are recommended to apply directly through our career page and should not provide personal information outside of the official application process.