Utility Services Intern (Fall)

About the role

Looking for hands-on experience in utilities, power plant operations, and infrastructure maintenance? Join the University of Oklahoma as a Utility Operations & Maintenance Intern and gain real-world experience supporting critical campus utility systems.

What You'll Do (with Supervision)

• Assist with preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Update work orders, maintenance records, and timesheets.
• Learn to operate and monitor boilers, chillers, turbines, cooling towers, and reverse osmosis systems using both manual controls and SCADA systems.
• Support maintenance and troubleshooting of pumps, valves, electrical panels, steam systems, and utility distribution equipment.
• Assist with electrical distribution switching and transformer inspections.
• Read, repair, and replace gas, electric, and water meters.
• Participate in GIS updates and utility line locating.
• Gain exposure to water distribution, sewer collection systems, natural gas service lines, stormwater infrastructure, lift stations, hydrants, wells, and pumping stations.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience with commercial power plant and utility operations.
• Exposure to electrical, mechanical, water, wastewater, steam, and chilled water systems.
• Practical skills in troubleshooting, maintenance, safety, and infrastructure management.
• Valuable experience for students pursuing engineering, construction, utilities, facilities management, or related technical fields.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in the term as a student at the University of Oklahoma.
• Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.
• Ability to engage in repetitive motion.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50 lbs.

Pay

Target Salary Range: $14.00 per hour, based on education and experience

This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in learning how a large university's utility and energy systems are operated and maintained. Apply today and build valuable technical skills while supporting OU's essential campus infrastructure.