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Facilities Intern

Bellingham, WA (Home Office)

Smith Gardens is a wholesale nursery company that is headquartered in Bellingham, Washington, and has been family owned for over 100 years with facilities in three states.

JOB SUMMARY


We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Facilities Intern to join our team. This internship offers hands-on experience in facilities management, including building maintenance, space planning, safety compliance, and vendor coordination. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, organized, and able to contribute to a variety of day-to-day operational tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


  • Assist in the daily operations and maintenance of company facilities

  • Support workplace safety inspections and help ensure compliance with safety regulations

  • Help track and manage work orders, service requests, and maintenance schedules

  • Participate in space planning and office moves/setup

  • Assist in vendor coordination and monitoring of service quality

  • Maintain facility records and documentation (floor plans, equipment logs, etc.)

  • Support sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives

  • Contribute to project planning and execution for repairs, upgrades, and renovations

  • Help manage office supplies and inventory tracking

COMPETENCIES


  • Strong organizational and time management skills

  • Basic knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) is a plus

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

  • Willingness to perform hands-on tasks and learn in a dynamic environment


  • $17.00 to $18.50
  • $24.50 - $26.50
MORE THAN A JOB

Smith Gardens is in the Top 10 Privately Owned Companies in Whatcom County. Our business is growing, so you can find career opportunities that match your goals and fuel your passion. Plus, we promote from within every chance we get!

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Smith Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion,transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. To make this request please email humanresources@smithgardens.com

We are an E-verify employer.