Drywall Assistant Intern

, Iowa

Internship Length: 45 hrs
Office Hours: varies

Midwest Drywall is a locally owned business in Belle Plaine, Iowa.

The Drywall Assistant Intern, under supervision by staff, will have the opportunity to learn about the daily operations of the business, and a career in the trades, through this internship.

Essential Functions:

Use and model appropriate behavior in keeping with the mission, vision, and beliefs and in accordance with operation procedures and policies.
Welcome, value and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
Report to the jobsite at the start of each scheduled day. May be expected to drive to the jobsite.
Assist staff with repair and installation of services as requested.
Load, unload, and organize materials and equipment.
Acquire materials for jobs as directed by staff.
Help keep work areas neat and organized to promote a positive image.

Minimum Requirements:

Skills/Knowledge: Must have the ability to follow instructions, strong communication skills, and be a courteous and respectful team-player. Must be detail-oriented and professional. Trustworthy and confidential conduct is required. Intern must enjoy working with the public without bias, be a self-starter, motivated, and able to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing. Must possess a positive attitude while being open minded.
Experience/Education: Must be a high school student in good standing, and interested in pursuing a skilled trades career after high school. Natural mechanical abilities helpful, along with basic knowledge of tools. Must have a valid Iowa Driver’s License.
Attire: Plan to dress appropriately for varied outdoor weather conditions. Jeans or workpants free of holes, closed toed shoes required, work boots recommended. Plain t-shirt and/or sweatshirt.
General Physical Activities with or without reasonable accommodation: Occasional sitting, standing, reaching, walking or lifting up to 30lbs. Frequent kneeling, crouching, crawling, grasping, pulling, pushing or lifting over 30 lbs. Will be required work outdoors subject to current weather conditions, and may be required to bend, stoop or observe in awkward positions.

THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT LIST ALL DUTIES. INTERN MAY BE ASKED TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES BY THE STAFF OR SUPERVISOR. INTERN WILL BE EVALUATED ON PERFORMANCE OF THE PROJECTS LISTED AS WELL AS INTERACTION WITH EMPLOYEES AND CLIENTS.

ON-SITE HOURS WILL BE NEGOTIATED WITH EACH CANDIDATE.

SAFETY EXPECTATIONS, INCLUDING HARASSMENT, WILL BE REVIEWED WITH THE HOST.

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