The Building Operations Summer Internship Program is a hands-on, immersive experience designed to provide students with practical knowledge and skills in facility management and operations. Interns will work closely with our Building Operations Team, gaining real-world experience in maintaining and optimizing UWM’s physical environment. Key areas include but are not limited to facility and maintenance management, space planning and utilization, safety and compliance, event support, and vendor coordination.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Gaining chiller exposure – Central Plant.Assisting in building envelope maintenance.Working with the Energy Star Platform.Learning about electrical continuity.Supporting the monitoring and maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other building systems to ensure optimal performance.Providing logistical support for company events, meetings, and conferences, including setup, equipment arrangement, and space readiness. WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 2025 or 2026 (current junior/senior status)The ability to work Monday thru Friday, 40-hours a week, fully on-site in Pontiac, MI from the end of May to mid-AugustAn openness to learning, willingness to be coached, and ability to be flexible in our every-changing industryAbility to thrive in a team environmentA strong work ethicA drive to succeedNICE TO HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:
Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Climate Control Engineering or Mechanical Engineering – HVAC, or related field. THE PLACE & THE PERKSReady to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.
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From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.
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Paid training and career development Medical, dental, vision and life insurance 401k with employer match Mortgage discount and area business discounts Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks In-house Starbucks and DunkinIndoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi DISCLAIMER All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will." UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By selecting “Apply for this job online” you provide consent to UWM to record phone call conversations between you and UWM to be used for quality control purposes. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareRefer this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Connect With UWM! Not sure what to apply for? Connect with us to speak with a Recruiter and explore opportunities! . Application FAQs