Kitchell’s AZYouthforce participants will have a robust experience that will give a sense of what is possible with a future in the commercial construction industry. You will be assigned to project teams working on projects in healthcare, fleet services and equipment.

Specific functions within the job descriptions:

Project Interns

Work in a fast-paced environment with job teams encompassing a wide range of positions and experience. These projects are high-profile and important to the fabric of the communities. They are among the largest healthcare construction projects currently underway in the Valley.

Valleywise Medical Center jobsite – 2601 E. Roosevelt, Phoenix

Phoenix Children’s Hospital/Avondale – 1665 N. Avondale Blvd., Avondale

• Exposure to Lean construction material types
• Carry and load materials for use on-site
• Learn about and gain exposure to a variety of tools and equipment
• Maintain job-specific tools and equipment as needed
• Help with general project site clean-up
• Learn job safety requirements for all phases of construction
• Introduction to all phases of the construction process
• Interact with a variety of trade partners, including understanding how a general contractor manages trades
• Exposure to various aspects of field work: painting, carpentry, masonry, steel erection, concrete and framing

Equipment Yard Intern

Our Equipment Yard team is critical to the success of our jobs, and team members are exposed to a wide range of projects, people and services. A strong commitment to customer service is essential.

• Observance of all safety measures
• Prep yard for start & close of business
• Keep all equipment inventories up to date with status for reuse
• Assist loading & unloading equipment as yard flow dictates
• As equipment returns, notify equipment yard foreman of conditions of damage, or unserviceableness
• Stage returned equipment for T/A or repair & wash equipment
• Move equipment to front or stage for next use after washed & T/A
• Keep equipment yard area clean & organized (moving equipment and/or vehicles)
• Assist with the delivering and pick up of equipment to and from jobsites
• Report directly to Equipment Yard Foreman
• Ensure equipment meets company quality standards of cleanliness
• Minor repairs and light servicing of equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Kitchell Fleet Services

Kitchell Fleet Services maintains commercial vehicles of many high-profile local businesses and privately owned vehicles. They benefit from a great reputation and repeat business from customers who walk in the door and are known by first name. The team is close-knit and committed to a high level of customer service.

• Use your education to work on commercial trucks and cars
• Assist with performing inspections and preventative maintenance of vehicles and equipment
• Assist with diagnosing, rebuilds, repairs and replacing parts in vehicles and equipment
• Assist with tuning automotive vehicle engines to ensure efficient operations
• Assist with preparing and maintaining records and reports of repairs made, work orders and time worked
• Assist other technicians as needed
• Other duties as assigned