Campus Recommissioning Internship - POSITIONS FILLED
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT JOB DESCRIPTION FORM
Environmental Sustainability Internship
Recommissioning and Retrocommissioning UC Merced Buildings
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION
“The commissioning process for existing buildings, commonly referred to as retrocommissioning, is a systematic process for improving an existing building’s performance by identifying and implementing relatively low-cost operational and maintenance improvements, helping to ensure that the building’s performance meets owner expectations.”
We’re seeking two self-motivated individuals to assist recommissioning UC Merced Campus buildings. This position will require an individual who will research, identify and implement energy saving opportunities in UC Merced buildings. The first building to be examined will be the Science & Engineering Building 1. We need a self-motivated individual who takes initiative by setting their own goals, creates solutions for difficult problems and executes well thought out plans that ultimately will reduce GHG emissions and energy use. These campaigns will require data analysis and report writing skills. The ideal candidate will be able to creatively solve problems and effectively communicate the solutions and translate technical concepts into clear prose. A passion for sustainability is a must.
The internship will require a commitment of 8 hours a week and will last 10-14 weeks. The internships will begin January 10th, 2017. The compensation will be $14/hour. This is a paid internship that will provide you with invaluable experiences and professional development opportunities. This internship offers a fantastic opportunity to ameliorate your résumé and to further your career in sustainability.
As an intern, you will report directly to:
-Zuhair Mased, Director of Energy & Sustainability, who will act as your on-site supervisor for this internship.
-Mark Maxwell, Assistant Director of Sustainability
-Nicholas Conte, Sustainability Coordinator, who will assist in developing, planning, and implementing the program and will act as a sustainability peer-to-peer throughout the duration of this internship.
Primary Duties:
Develop training materials, web resources, and other educational materials energy efficiency and conversation methods
Create outreach campaigns to educate staff and students
Verify that the building owner and staff receive adequate documentation and assistance to implement improvements, as well as training on monitoring and maintaining improvements
Assist to optimize existing energy efficiency measures and eliminate inefficiencies
Develop a ‘standardized building conduct’ campaign starting with Science & Engineering 1
Ensure that the building is performing efficiently and as expected
Recommend and implement measures that improve equipment performance
Produce a report detailing how efforts have improved energy efficiency
Secondary Duties:
Form a cooperative, working relationship with students and staff
Meet regularly with both supervisors to provide updates and discuss program development and implementation
Give a presentation to high school students detailing your internship
Create a poster highlighting your internship
MINIMAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION
Strong interest in sustainability and communications
Excellent organizational skills including the ability to handle multiple tasks and job functions
Maintain excellent attendance
Be prompt and reliable
Act responsibly in a professional office work environment
Demonstrate excellent teamwork skills and demeanor
Proficient with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong writing and editing skills
Detail oriented
Demonstrate initiative and creativity
Ability to work proactively and independently
Ability to work and coordinate goals in a team
Ability to meet deadlines
Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher
How to Apply
Send your resume and a cover letter describing your skills and experience and why they’re a fit for the position to: nconte@ucmerced.edu with your first and last name in the subject of the email with “Recommissioning UC Merced Buildings Internships”
Applications will be screened for qualifications and experience, and all required application elements. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be offered an interview.
Deadline to apply: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled