About the Department

Lake County Public Works is seeking three Operations/Maintenance summer interns to work from May through August. Becoming an intern with Public Works will allow you to perform work of moderate difficulty and to complete a variety of routine maintenance and/or operations assignments related to water distribution and sanitary sewer infrastructure.

Position Duties

• The jobs are manual in nature and will require the individual to work outside under various weather conditions.
• Assist in the repair, replacement and restoration of water/sewer mains, piping, valves, and hydrants.
• Daily logs of plant operations, including flow recordings from hydrants, meters, pumps.
• Maintain and operate public water supplies, sanitary sewer systems and preventative/routine building and grounds maintenance under supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, or mechanics is an advantage.
• Basic computer skills.

Education and/or Other Requirements:

• This is an internship position…high school and college students are encouraged to apply.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must have the ability to effectively problem solve.
• Must have the ability to work both individually and in a team atmosphere.
• Valid driver’s license supplemented by a satisfactory driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, and digging.
• Pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

 These roles are 40 hours a week Monday through Friday, with overtime as needed.  Start and end times are 7:00a.m – 3:30p.m.

Other Qualifications

Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Visit our Prospective Employee page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County!   

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

Lake County is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.