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Intern - Department of Public Works - Facilities Management

Waukesha County · Waukesha, WI · $12.71–$22.52 an hour · Variable time

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

What are you studying, and what drew you to facilities work?

What they are checking: The posting requires enrollment in an architectural, engineering or closely related program.

Up to thirty hours a week, flexible around your classes, for three months to a year. How would you plan that?

What they are checking: The posting states the hours and the term precisely.

What would you want to have learned by the end of this?

What they are checking: An intern with a goal gets more out of the work, and the answer shows whether they have thought about it.

This is with a county government. What interests you about public sector work?

What they are checking: Public works has different constraints from private practice, and knowing that matters.

What would you do

You are given a task and you are not sure what is being asked. What do you do?

What they are checking: Interns fail by guessing, and this is the habit that decides the summer.

How do you work with tradespeople who have been doing this far longer than you?

What they are checking: The real social test of a facilities internship.

About the work

Tell me about your AutoCAD experience.

What they are checking: The posting names familiarity with AutoCAD specifically.

What building systems do you understand best, and which do you want to learn?

What they are checking: Facilities management covers mechanical, electrical and structural, and honesty about the gap is the useful answer.

How would you go about measuring and drawing up an existing space?

What they are checking: The most common thing a facilities intern is actually asked to do.

How do you organize drawings and records so someone else can find them later?

What they are checking: Facilities departments live on their records, and an intern's filing outlasts the intern.

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The full job description

As published by Waukesha County.

SALARY RANGE $12.71 - $22.52 WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS Waukesha County's Department of Public Works, Facilities Management Division, is seeking a student in the architectural, engineering or closely-related field to collect and enter information into the County's automated facility management system, verify architectural, electrical and mechanical systems, and prepare or update building AutoCAD drawings. Pay Rate : up to $21.52 per hour depending on qualifications Work Schedule: up to 30 hours per week, allowing for flexibility around school schedules and the Facilities Division's work hours. Term: this is a temporary position, lasting approximately 3 months, up to 12 months. It may be extended dependent upon performance, budget, and County needs; however, it will not go beyond 6 months after graduation. Prior to hiring, candidates are required to pass a background check conducted by our Sheriff's Department. A cover letter and resume are welcomed however not mandatory. Communication regarding this recruitment may be sent via email. CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION Interested candidates will currently be enrolled in an architectural, engineering, or closely-related field post-high school degree program (i.e., Associate, Bachelor, Master) and possess the following: • familiarity with AutoCAD and knowledge of various buildings related software systems; • a basic understanding of buildings, construction and related systems. • ability to read, create, and have an understanding of architectural systems and blueprints; • ability to locate information on current buildings and equipment; • reliable and dependable; • accuracy and attention to detail; • ability to work independently; and, • ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and other staff. About Us: Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?" Location: Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs. EEO: Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County. For further information visit: https://www.waukeshacounty.gov The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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