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　　Solid WasteAbout Our Job

　　This internship offers the opportunity to gain additional experience in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and construction of landfill infrastructure including both vertical facilities and horizontal systems. Includes operation of a variety of light and heavy equipment and use of skilled trades such as electrical, mechanical, and building construction. The program will provide the intern with a constructive review and evaluation of their skills and competencies, providing growth opportunities and direction to further their professional and educational development.

　　Job Description:

　　Are you interested in getting hands-on experience in your chosen field? Do you want to make a difference in your community?

　　Intern Sarasota County dedicated to providing students with an unsurpassed learning experience and insight into the dynamic world of public sector employment.

　　Develop new skills you can apply in the workplace . Gain skills that will enhance your resume and increase your career options while exploring public service! Observe and participate in tasks and responsibilities preformed daily by skilled professionals. Experience workplace culture, office dynamics, and business etiquette.

　　Your internship will include impactful hands-on work within a department, networking, professional development, and building long lasting connections with other interns, mentors and Sarasota County team members.

　　Department Responsibilities:

　　Equipment Operation

　　Operating light and heavy equipment with mechanical attachments which require the manipulation of controls and attachments.

　　Heavy equipment includes but is not limited to: farm tractor, truck with trailer, loader, dozer, excavator, backhoe and skid steerer.

　　Light equipment includes various air or gas operated hand tools such as lawn mowers, chain saws, electrical saws, drills, and mechanical hand tools.

　　Duties include but are not limited to mowing, trimming, land clearing, brush removal, grading, ditch rehabilitation, erosion repair, installation and repair of culverts and pipes.

　　Equipment Repair

　　Preventative maintenance as per operator's manual on a daily/weekly/hourly basis as described in equipment manuals. Make hydraulic and mechanical repairs if possible, to prevent down time. Repair small engines, tools as needed, repairing and/or replacing worn or broken parts.Infrastructure Services

　　​Electrical - Test components for failures and make repairs or make recommendations for repairs to any electrical system in the infrastructure. Uses proper testing equipment and safety measures. Work includes changing switches, light bulbs, fixtures, ballasts, relays, etc.

　　Plumbing - Work with all types of pipe, including copper, schedule 40, schedule 80, steel or compressed air. Troubleshoot and or repair toilets, sinks, hot water tanks, RO systems, meters, pumps, etc.

　　Fence - Install, repair, and upgrade chain link, hog wire, barb wire, and wooden fences and gate related issues.

　　Welding and Fabrication - Repair and construct items from various materials including sheet metal, structural steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. MiG or arc welding, drilling, grinding, use of oxygen/acetylene torch and plasma cutting. Bolting, rivet and screw projects as needed.

　　Carpentry and Painting - Basic carpentry skills such as drywall repair, ceiling tile replacement, door and window adjustments, weather caulking and hurricane protection. Interior and exterior painting of structures, buildings, curbing and safety related items.

　　General - assist with repairs to landfill infrastructure such as landfill gas collection and destruction system, groundwater monitoring system, stormwater system. Ability to utilize survey equipment such as a laser level.

　　Safety - maintains landfill sites for safety including installation and repair of directional signs, site signage, bollards and roadblocks.

　　Vegetation Control - sprays vegetation with County approved herbicides under the direction of a licensed technician.

　　Stormwater Systems - conducts inspection and makes repairs to stormwater system infrastructure at landfill facilities.

　　Surveying - performs basic survey skills such as setting elevations and placing stakes.

　　Collaborate with your department colleagues to make and influence real changes.

　　Internship Program Responsibilities:

　　A presentation to the County Administrator and other County Leadership staff is required at the close of the internship program.

　　Participate in all organized intern events and trainings.

　　Your Internship Includes:

　　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

　　About You

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　At least 18 years old, or age 16 with parental consent

　　High school diploma, or equivalent (if applicable)

　　Eligible to work in the United States – we love local, national, and international students!

　　Active student, or graduated August 2023 or later

　　About Everything Else

　　Program Dates: The 2024 internship program will begin on May 20, 2024 and end on August 9, 2024.

　　Internship Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; some departments vary.

　　Pay Range: $13 per hour (high school student) up to $20 per hour (Grad/Masters student), based on your credit hours earned.

　　Employee Type:Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal) Benefits:

　　Employee benefits and Florida Retirement System contributions are not available for seasonal and temporary positions. Positions marked Full Time and Regular (Budgeted) are eligible for benefits, for more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) .

　　A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team.

　　We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different and are committed to creating a culture of understanding and respect where our employees realize that we are stronger together.

　　Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.

　　Sarasota County Government promotes diversity and inclusion in its workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, genetic information, religion, national origin, marital status, age or disability. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

　　Government employers are drug-free and tobacco-free environments, EEO/AA/ADA employers, and they prohibit discrimination in all services, programs or activities.

　　Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.

　　Do you like leaving things better than you found them? We serve the greater good! Our team is here to make Sarasota the premier community to live, work and play!

　　Sarasota has 37 miles of award-winning beaches, over 80 parks and 100 golf courses, and is known as the cultural capital of Florida with museums of art, theaters, an aquarium, botanical gardens and the annual international film festival. Unsurpassed beauty, rich cultural offering, diverse educational opportunities, wide-ranging recreational possibilities make Sarasota a great place to live and work!

　　We believe in work-life balance with a generous leave plan.

　　“US News & World Report: Sarasota is No. 1 in Florida and No. 18 in the country for best place to live.”

　　We need YOU to help create wonderful experiences for residents and vacationing guests enjoying Sarasota! Apply today!