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Center for English as a Second Language at the University of Oklahoma

Utility Services Intern (Fall)

Norman · On-site
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About this role

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

Benefits Eligible: No

Work Schedule: Flexible Schedule

Travel: Not required

Position Introduction:

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.

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.

Required Education and Experience: 

  • 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. 

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: No

Company at a glance

The Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) at the University of Oklahoma (OU) offers in-person English language courses for international students on the Norman campus of the University of Oklahoma, and off-site courses for businesses providing English-language courses for their employees.

Our location on campus provides students with access to all University of Oklahoma resources including housing, dining, transportation, libraries, medical facilities, and more.

We provide the following English language services:

  • Intensive English Program: Full time, 20 hours per week including:

-grammar
-reading
-writing
-listening
-speaking
-seminars - U.S. history/government, presentation skills, public speaking, test preparation

  • Test prep: IELTS, TOEFL iBT
  • Community English: Part-time courses for students already living in our community

-General English, including grammar, speaking, listening, reading, writing

  • Individualized programs designed for partner universities or businesses
Founded1988
Team Size2-10 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryHigher Education
Location
Norman, Oklahoma, United States
Websiteesl.ou.edu
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