Job Description
Uniti is a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States.
With a steadfast commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and superior network capabilities, Uniti builds, operates and delivers critical fiber-based communications services to connect and empower people and businesses.
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**This is a temporary Internship position open to those enrolled in a secondary education program.**
About the Role:
As an Intern in Critical Facilities, you will support the team responsible for maintaining the reliability, safety, and performance of mission-critical infrastructure. This includes assisting with the monitoring, inspection, and documentation of systems such as power, cooling, backup generators, UPS equipment, and environmental controls. You will gain hands-on exposure to facility operations, preventive maintenance practices, and incident response procedures that help ensure continuous uptime for essential operations. This internship is a great opportunity for someone interested in engineering, facilities management, or data center operations and looking to build practical experience in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment.
What You Will Do:
• Assist with organizing facility documentation, equipment records, and project files.
• Conduct facility walkthroughs with team members to observe critical systems such as power, cooling, and backup equipment.
• Help update spreadsheets, inventories, and track logs related to facility assets and projects.
• Support team meetings by taking notes, preparing materials, and documenting action items.
• Assist with basic data entry and reporting tasks for facility operations and projects.
• Learn about workplace safety practices and participate in facility safety observations.
• Observe vendor and contractor activities to gain an understanding of facility maintenance and construction processes.
• Assist with labeling, organizing, and maintaining equipment storage areas and workspaces.
• Support project teams by gathering information, preparing presentations, and researching industry topics.
• Participate in educational sessions covering telecommunications infrastructure, data center operations, and critical facility systems.
• Help collect and organize operational data for review by facility managers and engineers.
• Gain exposure to career opportunities in telecommunications, engineering, facilities management, and operations.
• Collaborate with team members on special projects designed to improve facility organization, documentation, or operational efficiency.
• Perform other administrative and learning-focused duties as assigned.
Do You Have:
• A strong interest in critical facilities, engineering, building systems, or data center operations.
• Current enrollment in a technical, engineering, facilities management, or related degree program.
• Basic understanding of electrical, mechanical, or HVAC systems.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow safety procedures and operational guidelines.
• Good problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar software for documentation and reporting.
• Willingness to learn about preventive maintenance, system monitoring, and incident response processes.
What You’ll Gain:
• Real-world experience Exposure to enterprise-level security tools and technologies
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Development of technical, analytical, and professional skills
• A strong foundation for a future career in facilities management.
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Our Benefits:
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan
Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.
Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.
Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens:Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or contact HR Legal as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.
Notice to Applicants: Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.
