Facilities and Grounds Intern

Are you looking for an opportunity to grow professionally, build practical skills, and be part of a vibrant faith-centered community? As a Facilities & Grounds Intern at Zephyr Point, you'll play an important role in helping create a safe, welcoming, and beautiful environment for the thousands of guests who visit our campus each year.

Working alongside our Facilities & Grounds team, you will gain hands-on experience maintaining and improving one of the most scenic conference center properties on the shores of Lake Tahoe. This internship provides meaningful exposure to a variety of skilled trades while offering valuable mentorship, personal growth, and community engagement opportunities.

Throughout the internship, you may develop experience in areas such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting, vehicle and equipment maintenance, masonry, landscaping, snow removal, preventative maintenance, BMP maintenance, and general facility repairs. Projects and responsibilities will be tailored to departmental needs while providing opportunities to explore your interests, develop practical skills, and gain confidence in a supportive learning environment.

Beyond the work itself, interns are invited into an intentional living community where they can build meaningful relationships, participate in community events, explore the Lake Tahoe region, and contribute to the mission and ministry of Zephyr Point.

SALARY RANGE: Intern - Stipend 

STATUS: Full-time 

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt 

SUPERVISOR: Director of Facilities & Grounds 

DIRECT REPORTS: Mark Ellender 

Responsibilities: 

• Create a strategic process and implement the plan by completion of the internship. 
• Assist the Buildings and Grounds team with routine maintenance, repairs, and improvement projects across campus. 
• Perform preventative maintenance on facilities, equipment, and grounds as assigned. 
• Support landscaping and grounds maintenance, including trimming, irrigation, snow removal, and seasonal cleanup. 
• Assist with basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and other maintenance tasks under the supervision of experienced staff. 
• Operate and maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles safely and responsibly. 
• Help prepare facilities for conferences, retreats, special events, and guest arrivals. 
• Participate in regular intern meetings and supervisor check-ins. 
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all safety policies and procedures. 
• Provide general support to Zephyr Point by signing up for 15–20 hours of service per month. 
• Engage as a member of an intentional living community in intern housing, regularly participating in community dinners, off-site trips, and other community events. 
• Other duties may be assigned. * 

• Required Qualifications 
• At least 20 years of age. 
• Ability to pass a criminal background check. 
• Professionalism in attitude and appearance. 
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments. 
• Willingness to learn maintenance skills and work safely with tools and equipment. 
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and perform tasks involving bending, climbing, kneeling, and extended periods of standing or walking. 
• Complete OSHA 10 National Certification during the internship. 
• Previous maintenance, construction, landscaping, or mechanical experience is preferred but not required. 

Work Schedule: 

Interns will  approximately 40 hours per week. As a member of the internship program. Weekly schedules are determined in collaboration with the Maintenance Director and may include weekends, evenings, holidays, or emergency response depending on operational needs. In addition to core hours, interns have continuing education and professional development opportunities, community and spiritual life. 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Compensation: $465 per week  
• Housing in Cabin 67 during the term of employment. 
• Up to 10 days of paid time off in addition to seven approved holidays. 
• Staff lunch provided in the dining hall while on shift through the term of employment. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT 

*The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the position but are not necessarily a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employee(s) so classified. As such, responsibilities, duties, and required skills may be changed, expanded, reduced, or deleted to meet the business needs of Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center. Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center abides by employment at-will, which permits the Company to change the terms and conditions of employment with or without notice, including, but not limited to, termination, demotion, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, duties, and location of work. Neither this job description nor any other written or verbal communications are intended to create a contract of employment or a promise of long-term employment. Employment-at-will may be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice at any time by the Employee or by Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center.