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Intern - Smart Grid/Solar

Salary

$15.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Location

Employment Services, FL

Job Type

Part Time Temporary

Job Number

500120-25-05

Department

Lakeland Electric

Division

ED-Smart Grid 2017800000

Opening Date

05/21/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NA

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

This is an entry-level position for students currently enrolled in a related technical program. This position involves learning routine tasks related to the management of the Smart Grid System, or various other utility-related tasks. Additionally, this position receives training and performs a variety of technical office and fieldwork in support of City Smart Grid and Solar activities. Work is performed under the direction of a supervisor or senior staff and checked upon completion to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness.

This internship is with Lakeland Electric Smart Grid Department at 501 East Lemon Street in Lakeland, FL. Interns will work a maximum of 30 hours a week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Performs basic level skills as required in the designated position

+ Assist in the daily operations of the Smart Grid systems

+ Learn basic procedures of using computer-aided Software of the Department's choosing

+ Assist in Smart Grid planning and coordination

+ Position designated Mission Critical

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform related work as required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE)

FOR COLLEGE INTERN POSITION:

Current Enrollment in a Business Administration, Sustainability, Energy, Liberal Arts, or a related degree program.

FOR INTERN POSITION:

Enrollment in or Graduation from a Technical Program with required industry certification.

Required: Resumé must be uploaded with the application to be considered for this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

+ Ability to build successful working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.

+ Ability to follow complex instructions

+ Ability to learn utility-specific skills based on position assignment

+ Ability to properly use hand tools or office equipment appropriate for the position.

+ Must maintain City driving privileges/valid Florida driver's license

+ Must maintain a valid contact phone number

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

+ Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis, routine keyboard operations

+ The job risks exposure to no significant environmental hazards

+ The job requires normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing and speaking

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance,

computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or

telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

There are no benefits available for full-time or part-time temporary employees.

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Employer

City of Lakeland, Civil Service

Address

500 N Lake Parker Avenue Lakeland, Florida, 33801

Phone

(863)834-8790

Website

http://www.lakelandgov.net/employmentservices