Job Summary

$16.89/hr

Our Facilities Maintenance paid internship offers hands-on experience in maintaining, repairing, and improving building systems and structures. You’ll work alongside experienced technicians and staff to learn about general maintenance, safety procedures, and daily operations that keep our County buildings functional and safe.

The schedule for this internship is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. Internship runs from June 16th, 2026 to August 14th, 2026.

Please include a cover letter & resume in your application for full consideration. 

Responsibilities

• Gains knowledge in the repairs and maintaining of building systems including planning, designing, estimating, and performing minor construction and renovation projects such as: wall framing and insulating; installing and finishing wallboard; installing doors and windows with locks and hardware, suspended ceilings, and various trims and moldings; painting; and installing carpet, ceramic, or vinyl floor tile, or ceramic wall tile.
• Learns to perform administrative tasks such as preparing work orders and recording building maintenance schedules.
• Assists in painting building surfaces with appropriate paint type; learns to perform necessary preparation of wood, sheetrock, concrete, or concrete block surface.
• Shadows technicians and attend training sessions as available.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be a rising or current high school senior, or any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service, including setting and meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Some skills in developing and maintaining cooperative relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to understand instructions and work independently.
• Acquires the ability to use equipment efficiently and economically; use logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate situations and exercise good judgment to make appropriate decisions; listen and understand directions, information, and ideas presented verbally or in writing.
• Physically able to assist with tasks that may require lifting (up to 25 lbs.), climbing ladders, or standing for extended periods (accommodations available as needed).

Click here ​for full job description. Accepting applications until May 10, 2026. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.

James City County is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you need assistance with completing the employment application, please contact the HR Department at 757-253-6680 or email HR.Recruit@jamescitycountyva.gov.