Internship Details |
| Jefferson County |
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| Website: | |
| https://www.jeffco.net/ | |
| Internship Title | |
| Summer Help - Building & Grounds | |
| Area | Industry | Minimum Age* | Hourly Rate | Interns Needed |
| Jefferson County | Professional Services | 18 + | $17.25 | 2 |
| Resume Required | Requires Cover Letter | Interview Required | Hours Per Week | Days Per Week |
| Yes | No | Yes | 40 | Monday - Friday |
| Application Deadline | Start Date | End Date | Computer Knowledge | Drug Screening |
| Open Until Filled | 06-19-23 | TBD | No | Yes |
| Background Check | ||||
| Yes |
| Description |
Want to earn some money this summer? Here's a great chance to improve your resume and check out employment opportunities with Jefferson County Building & Grounds will have two spots available. If you are 18 and meet the following criteria - Check this out!
The Summer Help Program employs those who are graduating this year (2023) from a Jefferson County High School or a Jefferson County High School graduate who (or whose parent(s)/guardian) resides in Jefferson County is currently attending and expects to continue to attend college, university, and/or post High School vocational training on a full-time basis during the school year of 2023-2024.
At Buildings & Grounds and/or Jefferson County Fairgrounds, students will be responsible for the maintenance of landscape, facilities, parks, and sidewalks. General knowledge of tools is helpful but not necessary as interns will be taught how to safely operate equipment that will be used to perform assigned duties.
Program Specifications:
- Start dates can begin as early as May 16 through June 19, 2023.
- The maximum duration will be 90 calendar days.
- Work schedule may include an alternative workweek, such as Tuesday thru Saturday or Sunday thru Thursday.
- Time off during the Summer Help Program must be pre-arranged and approved by the County Supervisor. Time off during the Summer Help Program cannot exceed five (5) consecutive workdays or 40 total hours.
- Summer Help employees are held to the same standards of conduct as any Jefferson County Employee.
- Jefferson County reserves the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause.
- Participants who have questions or concerns regarding work and other matters may talk with their County Supervisor, the Department’s Director, or the Human Resources Manager.
- Jefferson County will conduct a background check which must be successfully passed to be considered for the 2023 Summer Help Program. Jefferson County is committed to a drug-free environment and applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
The Summer Help Program's duties are to perform general labor for the Jefferson County Building & Grounds Department in servicing County facilities, parks and fairgrounds.
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| Educational Aspect |
Students in the Building & Grounds Summer Help Program will learn:
- Job skills equivalent/similar to Maintenance Technician I
- Time management
- Organization of daily tasks by order of importance
- Flexibility as duties may change from time-to-time
- General maintenance of machinery or tools that are used
- Learn to take direction as well as work independently
- Build work ethic skills for tasks that are assigned
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| Further Requirements |
The 2023 Summer Help participant's hourly wage is $17.25 for the first year of employment. If the Summer Help participant is selected to return for succeeding years (2nd, 3rd, and 4th*) their hourly wage will increase by 2% from the summer program wage. * Participation in the Summer Help Program is limited to five (5) years.
- Valid driver's license preferred
- Applicants must apply through Youth CareerConnect and complete the additional county application that will be provided
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| Lift Requirements |
Lift up to 50 pounds
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Jefferson County |
| Website: |
| https://www.jeffco.net/ |
| Internship Title |
| Summer Help - Building & Grounds |
| Area | Industry |
| Jefferson County | Professional Services |
| Minimum Age | Hourly Rate |
| 18 | $17.25 |
| Interns Needed | Requires Cover Letter |
| 2 | No |
| Interview Required | Application Deadline |
| Yes | Open Until Filled |
| Start Date | End Date |
| 2023-06-19 | TBD |
| Hours/Week | General Computer Knowledge |
| 40 | No |
| Drug Screening | Background Check |
| Yes | Yes |
| Description |
Want to earn some money this summer? Here's a great chance to improve your resume and check out employment opportunities with Jefferson County Building & Grounds will have two spots available. If you are 18 and meet the following criteria - Check this out!
The Summer Help Program employs those who are graduating this year (2023) from a Jefferson County High School or a Jefferson County High School graduate who (or whose parent(s)/guardian) resides in Jefferson County is currently attending and expects to continue to attend college, university, and/or post High School vocational training on a full-time basis during the school year of 2023-2024.
At Buildings & Grounds and/or Jefferson County Fairgrounds, students will be responsible for the maintenance of landscape, facilities, parks, and sidewalks. General knowledge of tools is helpful but not necessary as interns will be taught how to safely operate equipment that will be used to perform assigned duties.
Program Specifications:
- Start dates can begin as early as May 16 through June 19, 2023.
- The maximum duration will be 90 calendar days.
- Work schedule may include an alternative workweek, such as Tuesday thru Saturday or Sunday thru Thursday.
- Time off during the Summer Help Program must be pre-arranged and approved by the County Supervisor. Time off during the Summer Help Program cannot exceed five (5) consecutive workdays or 40 total hours.
- Summer Help employees are held to the same standards of conduct as any Jefferson County Employee.
- Jefferson County reserves the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause.
- Participants who have questions or concerns regarding work and other matters may talk with their County Supervisor, the Department’s Director, or the Human Resources Manager.
- Jefferson County will conduct a background check which must be successfully passed to be considered for the 2023 Summer Help Program. Jefferson County is committed to a drug-free environment and applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
The Summer Help Program's duties are to perform general labor for the Jefferson County Building & Grounds Department in servicing County facilities, parks and fairgrounds.
|
| Educational Aspect |
Students in the Building & Grounds Summer Help Program will learn:
- Job skills equivalent/similar to Maintenance Technician I
- Time management
- Organization of daily tasks by order of importance
- Flexibility as duties may change from time-to-time
- General maintenance of machinery or tools that are used
- Learn to take direction as well as work independently
- Build work ethic skills for tasks that are assigned
|
| Further Requirements |
The 2023 Summer Help participant's hourly wage is $17.25 for the first year of employment. If the Summer Help participant is selected to return for succeeding years (2nd, 3rd, and 4th*) their hourly wage will increase by 2% from the summer program wage. * Participation in the Summer Help Program is limited to five (5) years.
- Valid driver's license preferred
- Applicants must apply through Youth CareerConnect and complete the additional county application that will be provided
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| Lift Requirements |
Lift up to 50 pounds
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Area Coordinator |
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| Debbie Taylor | ||
| debbie@edcoinfo.com | ||
| (541) 408-1308 | ||
| * Some minimum age requirements are mandated by age and work restrictions mandated by BOLI (Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries). |