Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation, stability, and people? Join our dedicated team as a Facilities Intern in Bridgeton, MO!

Since 1946, Hunter Engineering has been aligning cutting-edge technology with a strong commitment to quality. As a family-owned, American-made company, Hunter is the global leader in automotive service equipment, with our products used in over 130 countries by top vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and service centers.

We�re proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist by the St. Louis Business Journal for four consecutive years (2022 � 2025) � a testament to our commitment to our people. Here, employees are supported, challenged, and take pride in their work. We offer exceptional benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

If you�re ready to join a team that�s shaping the future of automotive service, read on.

As a Facilities Intern, you will support the daily operations, maintenance activities, and improvement projects within Hunter Engineering�s facilities. This role is ideal for students studying engineering, facilities management, construction management, industrial technology, or related fields. The intern will gain hands-on experience in preventive maintenance, facility documentation, safety compliance, GIS/equipment mapping, and project coordination while contributing meaningful work that improves facility efficiency and workplace safety.

What You�ll Do:

Facilities Operations & Maintenance

• Assist with preventive maintenance (PM) scheduling, tracking, and documentation.
• Help organize and update equipment records, service logs, and maintenance checklists.
• Assist technicians with projects, moving items, troubleshooting, and supporting daily tasks.
• Organize and clean work areas, storage rooms, and facility zones to maintain efficiency and safety.
• Study and learn to analyze maintenance data to identify recurring issues or opportunities for improvement.

Documentation, Mapping & Asset Management

• Update facility maps, layouts, and equipment inventories.
• Create or revise documentation such as SOPs, emergency maps, and equipment photo libraries.
• Support data entry and recordkeeping within the CMMS system.
• Irrigation Mapping: Use GPS/GIS tools to remap irrigation head locations, zones, and mainlines to create accurate "as-built" documentation.
• Tree Inventory: Identify, locate, and map tree species across the property, flagging dead or hazardous trees for removal.
• Digital Archiving: Operate wide-format scanners to convert physical blueprints and site plans into high-quality digital formats.

Safety & Compliance

• Assist technicians with monthly safety inspections to learn the requirements for: (fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, exit routes, emergency lighting, etc.).

Project Support

• Assist with small- to medium-scale facility projects, including space planning, office moves, layout improvements, and vendor coordination.
• Learn to gather quotes, schedule service visits, and support project timelines.
• Help track progress and communicate updates to the Facilities Manager.

Inventory & Supplies

• Support tracking and organization of MRO supplies, filters, bulbs, tools, and consumables.
• Learn to reorder or restock common facility items.

Energy & Sustainability

• Conduct lighting, HVAC, or equipment audits to support energy-saving initiatives.
• Assist with recycling and waste-stream improvement projects.

Data Management & Reporting

• Help develop reports and dashboards for key performance metrics (PM completion, work order trends, utility usage, etc.).
• FMX Data Integration: Input collected field data and digitized blueprint information into the FMX platform to establish preventive maintenance schedules and asset logs.
• Data Verification: Cross-check new digital records against legacy files to ensure 100% accuracy in the facility database.
• Additional duties as assigned

What You�ll Bring:

• Currently enrolled in an Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, Construction Management, Safety Manager, Natural Resources, GIS, or related degree program.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic mechanical or technical aptitude is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Familiarity with GIS tools or AutoCAD is helpful but not required.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and navigate warehouse/plant environments.

What We Offer:

• Real World Experience
• Off-campus team bonding/appreciation events
• Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center

Join us in our mission to �Align People and Innovation to Drive Excellence!�

• Make Lives Better Together
• Take Pride in the Extraordinary