2026 Summer Intern - Springfield General Services & Facilities

Job Description:

2026 Summer Intern - Springfield General Services & Facilities

Description

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: Southwest District Office (3025 E. Kearney, Springfield, MO 65803)

Why you’ll love this position:

The general services intern performs routine entry-level activities in the areas of facilities maintenance and repair. May assist with building inspections. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.

• Performs routine maintenance on building interiors, such as replacing light bulbs, switches and fuses; repairing windows and blinds; and installing floor and ceiling tile.
  
  
• Perform facility renovation, repair, and maintenance functions such as pouring and finishing concrete, roofing, painting and plastering, and installing carpet, sheetrock, and doors.
  
  
• Perform routine maintenance to plumbing, heating, and air conditioning systems.
  
  
• Repair, move, and assemble file cabinets and furniture.
  
  
• Load and unload freight and deliver to appropriate offices.
  
  
• Perform maintenance to building exteriors and grounds, such as snow removal, mowing, trimming, and related activities.
  
  
• May assist with annual building inspections.
  
  
• Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant 2-year/associate’s degree program (electrical, HVAC, building maintenance technology, etc.) full-time (12+ credit hours).
• 30 credit hours completed/accepted toward current degree program. High school or other postsecondary program credits must be shown to be accepted by the current program through a degree transcript to apply.
• Possess and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent.

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

Southwest District Human Resources at swhr@modot.mo.gov

Salary:

$17.44-$18.64 per Hour