Student Intern – Facilities Operations

Boston Medical Center (BMC)

. Assist with current Facilities Operations and Construction projects .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesEntry Level💰 $17 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Facilities Operations and Construction, with a strong focus on Preventative Maintenance Programs and compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in technical documentation analysis, CMMS management, and effective communication in a healthcare environment.

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Facilities Operations SupportPreventative Maintenance Program DevelopmentCMMS ManagementBAS TroubleshootingRegulatory Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

CAD-Based Floor PlansTechnical Document AnalysisPreventive MaintenanceUtility Consumption MonitoringEnergy Efficiency AuditingEquipment Inventory ManagementMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsEffective CommunicationCooperative Working RelationshipsAnalytical Ability

Tools & Technologies

CMMSBAS/DDC OperationsManual ToolsPower Equipment

Industry Keywords

Joint Commission ComplianceNFPA Life Safety CodeHospital Building CodesMedical Facility OperationsBL-2 and BL-3 Laboratory Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with current Facilities Operations and Construction projects
Update CAD-based floor plans
Help build the Preventative Maintenance Program for 20+ medical-campus buildings
Support installation, corrective maintenance, and preventive maintenance of hospital facilities equipment
Monitor and maintain utility utilization and consumption databases
Support utility payment and allocation of utility bills
Maintain regulatory documentation for the Joint Commission, city codes, and state codes
Support NFPA Life Safety Code compliance across healthcare occupancies
Provide technology and MEP operations support for BAS/DDC operations
Troubleshoot BAS with Control Center staff and management
Audit BAS sequences, alarms, operation, and energy efficiency
Develop and expand the CMMS for campus facilities
Maintain accurate equipment inventories, OEM manuals, drawings, blueprints, CAD files, specifications, and historical building data
Provide technical support for CMMS and coordinate external support and programming
Identify technology improvements for operations, efficiency, and customer service
Establish internship goals with peers and managers/supervisors
Audit CMMS effectiveness and report supported-system quality measurements
Train and support the Support Services division on CMMS, BAS, and related systems
Support managers overseeing contracted personnel, programmers, consultants, and contractors
Develop processes for accurate data collection and entry into CMMS, document-management, and space-management databases
Assist with technology-solution and maintenance-equipment budgets and return-on-investment support
Follow hospital safety, infection-control, regulatory, and patient-rights procedures
Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma/GED required
Currently pursuing a BS in Facilities/Mechanical Engineering
Proof of enrollment and letter of recommendation required for selected candidate
Comprehensive knowledge of buildings and equipment
Ability to foresee problems, implement solutions, and complete ordinary repairs in a timely manner
Ability to understand and analyze technical documents, blueprints, contracts, specifications, energy reports, and charts of accounts
Understanding of purchasing and negotiating functions; ability to create and analyze complex documents
High analytical ability
Effective Business English skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and web browsers
Ability to follow and give oral and written instructions in English and work from plans and blueprints
Highly organized; able to maintain productivity and workflow for multiple projects
Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships
Ability to lift equipment up to 50 lbs. unassisted, bend, stand, climb, and walk
Ability to safely use manual tools and power equipment common in the trade
Ability to safely handle hazardous materials
Knowledge of applicable facilities, residential-facilities, hospital, and building-system codes and regulations
Medical/hospital setting experience preferred
Research setting experience, particularly BL-2 and BL-3 laboratory environments, preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits
Discretionary annual bonuses
Merit increases
Flexible Spending Accounts
403(b) savings matches
Paid time off
Career advancement opportunities
Resources to support employee and family well-being