Salary: $15.00 - $16.00 Hourly
Location : Employment Services, FL
Job Type: Part Time Temporary
Job Number: 500120-25-05
Department: Lakeland Electric
Division: ED-Smart Grid 2017800000
Opening Date: 05/21/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NA

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

This is an entry-level position for students currently enrolled in a related technical program. This position involves learning routine tasks related to the management of the Smart Grid System, or various other utility-related tasks. Additionally, this position receives training and performs a variety of technical office and fieldwork in support of City Smart Grid and Solar activities. Work is performed under the direction of a supervisor or senior staff and checked upon completion to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness.

This internship is with Lakeland Electric Smart Grid Department at 501 East Lemon Street in Lakeland, FL. Interns will work a maximum of 30 hours a week.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs basic level skills as required in the designated position
• Assist in the daily operations of the Smart Grid systems
• Learn basic procedures of using computer-aided Software of the Department's choosing
• Assist in Smart Grid planning and coordination
• Position designated Mission Critical

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform related work as required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE)

FOR COLLEGE INTERN POSITION:

Current Enrollment in a Business Administration, Sustainability, Energy, Liberal Arts, or a related degree program.

FOR INTERN POSITION:

Enrollment in or Graduation from a Technical Program with required industry certification.

Required: Resumé must be uploaded with the application to be considered for this position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Ability to build successful working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to follow complex instructions
• Ability to learn utility-specific skills based on position assignment
• Ability to properly use hand tools or office equipment appropriate for the position.
• Must maintain City driving privileges/valid Florida driver's license
• Must maintain a valid contact phone number

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

• Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis, routine keyboard operations
• The job risks exposure to no significant environmental hazards
• The job requires normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing and speaking

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance,
computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or
telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.

THECITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
There are no benefits available for full-time or part-time temporary employees.
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