Youth Connections
2016
2016 SOS
Program
St. Lucie County
of Success
Summer of Success
Summer Youth Internship 2016 Program
Seeking motivated St. Lucie County students to join our Summer
of Success program… Are you ready to work and learn valuable
skills while getting paid? If so, submit your application today!
Who Can Apply:
What You Get:
• Youth between the ages of 16-21
• Real workplace training
• Enrolled in a St. Lucie County public
• Pre-employment (YESS) and
employment skills
school
• Able to commit to the full 8 week
program
• Reliable transportation to and from
program sites
• Be motivated to succeed
• Earn $8.05/hr, up to 32 hours
weekly, during work experience
• Scholarship opportunity
And up to $100.00
…by successfully completing the
YESS program!
YESS Program runs June 6th - June 17th
6 week Work-Experience opportunities run June 20th - July 29th
For more information and to apply please contact:
Cindy Hill - 772-340-7104 | cynthia.hill@stlucieschools.org
Maciel Marcano - 772-340-4819 | maciel.marcano@stlucieschools.org
An equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Facilities & Maintenance
2016 Summer Internship
Youth Employment
APPLICATION FORM
Date: ___________________
Shirt Size:________________________
Student Name: _____________________________________________Phone: Cell: _______________________
Parent/Guardian Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Parent’s Phone Cell: ___________________________________ Home: __________________________________
School Enrolled:
____________________ Current GPA: _____________ Current Grade: __________________
Home Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
Student’s Personal Email address: ________________________________________________________________
List Career & Technical Education Classes taken in high School: ________________________________________
Are you eligible or do you receive free or reduced lunch: ______________
SUMMER INTERN JOB CHOICE (Please choose your top three desired positions from attached list– job
assignments will be based on availability not a guarantee)
1 ____________________________________________
2_____________________________________________
3_____________________________________________
Please list any special skills or experiences that make you qualified for the above job choices above:
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
CAREER INTEREST: ________________________________________________________________________
LIST ACHIEVEMENTS (i.e., Awards, Organizations, Clubs, Volunteer Work etc.)________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Tell us why you should be selected as a summer intern: _______________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
PARENT PERMISSION: My child has permission to apply for a Summer Internship.
________________________________________________________________
Parent Signature/Print Parent Name
_________________
Date
________________________________________________________________
Student Signature/Print Student Name
_________________
Date
IMPORTANT: You are required to submit a resume, 2 letters of recommendations one must be from a teachers and
one other from a community person or coach that you know personally or another teacher.
Facilities & Maintenance
2016 Summer Internship
Youth Employment
2016 Summer Youth Intern Program
In order to be considered for a Student Intern position you must:
• Be enrolled in a St. Lucie County Public Schools.
• Be between the ages of 16 -21.
• Have a willingness to work, be willing to learn new skills and
• Have available transportation.
Please follow the instructions below and complete the application on the back.
IMPORTANT: You are required to submit the following:
1. Resume
2. Teacher letter of recommendation (one must be from a teacher)
3. Personal letter of recommendation (may be from another teacher or a
community person (i.e. youth pastor, club sponsor, sport coach).
Please return your applications to the Facilities and Maintenance Department
at 327 NW Commerce Park Drive, PSL, FL 34986 by Thursday March 31,
2016.
Interviews will be conducted April 11-22, 2016. Incomplete or late applications
may not be considered.
There will be a mandatory parent orientation. You and parent must attend one
of the orientations on one of following days:
• May 11, 2016
• May 18, 2016
• May 25, 2016
If chosen for the summer intern program you will be required to attend YESS
training, provided by CareerSource Research Coast, on June 6th-17, 2016. The
internship employment dates will be from June 20 – July 29, 2016.
For questions please contact Maciel Marcano or Cindy Hill at (772) 340-7100.
Facilities & Maintenance
2016 Summer Internship
Youth Employment
Positions offered by St. Lucie County School Board
Summer Youth Intern Positions
Interns may be assigned to a specific area but may be reassigned and work in more than one job area
based upon skill assessment or work availability and District needs.
Building Construction and Maintenance Opportunities
Building Trades Intern: Student will be exposed to the various trades/crafts in building and
preventive maintenance i.e., plumbing, locksmith, carpentry, painting etc., providing assistance in
the repairs of district-wide work orders through oral instruction, observation and/or blueprints.
Intern will gain a better understanding of codes and safety compliance and standards applicable to
the various trades. Painting will include stripping parking lots, or building painting using various
types of paint, oil stains, trimming out and general painting techniques.
Energy Management Intern: Student will be exposed the energy management system with regards
to, lighting level measurements, computations to be used when considering control devices and
inspection of school facilities to observe lighting and building automation usage and control
placements. You will be shown how we compute the data obtained which assists us in applying
for grants and rebates. Applicants should be individuals interested in energy conservation and
“Green” construction.
Facilities Management Intern: Student will work with the Department Director and senior
management staff of the department on maintaining facilities drawings and determining growth
patterns. Student must have a working knowledge of Word, Excel, AutoCAD and/or Arch. info.
Students will update building plans based upon recent changes; document operational plans such as
shelter operation plans on maps or drawings. Students will analyze growth data from GIS
information and prepare summary recommendations on growth patterns. Applicants should be
individuals interested in engineering, architecture or planning.
HVAC Intern: Student will provide assistance to staff with HVAC systems and assist field
technicians while on service calls for preventive maintenance and A/C repairs. Students should
have basic computer skills, and be prepared to be exposed to mechanical repairs and the use of basic
hand tools (i.e screwdrivers, pliers, etc.)
Electrical Intern: Responsibilities will include identifying and correcting minor deficiencies within
the electrical systems in the Saint Lucie county schools. Student duties will involve testing and
repairing of outlets, switches, lighting, time clocks and breaker panels as well as working to make
sites more energy efficient.
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Safety will be the primary concern interns will not work on live electricity
and will not be left unattended by the tech that they are assigned to and will not perform tasks until
tech deems work area safe. Any and all safety gear will be provided to the intern to perform the
tasks assigned.
Grounds/Fields Operations Intern: Student will learn turf and field’s maintenance and
preparation. Applicants should be individuals interested in ground and field operations. Student
will learn the different types of turf, different diseases on turn and how to maintain school grounds
or athletic fields.
Custodial Maintenance Intern - Various school sites and Maintenance. Student will work with
Plant Manager and Custodial staff learning proper cleaning techniques. This may include moving
furniture, using cleaning machines, using cleaning agents properly and in accordance with labeled
application mixture and method of use. Student will learn about maintenance and plant operation,
building repairs, floor cleaning and other related custodial work assignments. Applicants should
be individuals physically capable of performing duties which include frequent lifting and carrying
of objects weighing 25-50 pounds. Continuous standing and /or walking is required to carry out
duties. Intern will gain a better understanding of how to maintain a clean and safe working
environment at school sites and maintenance offices.
Warehouse Operations: Student will have the opportunity to store and place items into inventory,
to document and inspect all freight arriving, to assist with a variety of routine purchasing
transactions, to assist in taking inventory, to assist in processing and delivery of requisitions items
and have the capability for authorization and documentation of deliveries.
Transportation Department Opportunities
325 NW Commerce Park Dr, Port St Lucie
Diesel Mechanic Intern: Student will be introduced to routine and computer diagnostics involved
in school bus maintenance. Students will work alongside technician to complete regular inspections,
service, make repairs, and replace parts as needed. Student will demonstrate ability to operate
necessary equipment and complete required documents and reports. Student must have basic
computer skills and some mechanical knowledge.
Transportation Operations Intern: Student will work alongside office staff and managers,
assisting with various aspects of daily transportation operations. Student will get an overview of
methods involved in creating and modifying routes, dispatch procedures, and general office routines.
Student will demonstrate ability to operate necessary office equipment and complete required
documents and reports. Student must have basic computer skills.
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Clerical & Technology Opportunities
Media/Technology Opportunities
IT Intern: Student will provide assistance to staff with computer hardware and software needs as
they arise. If qualified, the student will be given the challenge to also develop a website for the
Facilities & Maintenance Department. Applicants should be interested in Information Technology
and possess the skills for website design.
Media Services (Means Court): Our summer work is the maintenance of CAVS with a focus on
the TV studio and CATV distribution systems. This would include but not limited to the dusting,
cleaning, repairing cables, verifying proper operation of all systems. We will cover each and every
school starting in early June. Another project will be the build out of the new LPA studio and CATV
distribution system. At times we climb ladders to reach projectors. We are always on-call for
emergencies during our work day and even with a plan for the day, it could be put aside to service
other systems.
Security: Student will assist the department secretary with a variety of clerical duties such as
answering phones, filing, radio dispatching etc and bookkeeper duties, along with introduction to
security system programming and badging system. Student will also be introduced to installation
and monitoring of surveillance equipment and assist with investigations as needed. Student will be
exposed to Juvenile Justice System, court system and other Law Enforcement agencies. Applicant
should be individuals interested in office management and/or law enforcement field.
School Based/District Office Intern (location at various schools or departments): Supervisor
will vary based on job location. Student will work alongside office/school staff, assisting with
various aspects of office work, finance, customer service and other duties as assigned by site
supervisor. Student will get an overview of general office routines and district management. Student
will demonstrate ability to operate necessary office equipment and complete required documents
and reports. Student must have basic computer skills.
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