General Maintenance Technician Intern

At Genworth, we empower families to navigate the aging journey with confidence. We are compassionate, experienced allies for those navigating care with guidance, products, and services that meet families where they are. Further, we are the spouses, children, siblings, friends, and neighbors of those that need care—and we bring those experiences with us to work in serving our millions of policyholders each day. 

We apply that same compassion and empathy as we work with each other and our local communities. Genworth values all perspectives, characteristics, and experiences so that employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and our company succeed. We celebrate our diversity and understand that being intentional about inclusion is the only way to create a sense of belonging for all associates. We also invest in the vitality of our local communities through grants from the Genworth Foundation, event sponsorships, and employee volunteerism.

Our four values guide our strategy, our decisions, and our interactions:

• Make it human. We care about the people that make up our customers, colleagues, and communities.
• Make it about others. We do what's best for our customers and collaborate to drive progress. 
• Make it happen. We work with intention toward a common purpose and forge ways forward together. 
• Make it better. We create fulfilling purpose-driven careers by learning from the world and each other.

POSITION TITLE

General Maintenance Technician Intern

POSITION LOCATION

This position will be located in Lynchburg, Virginia.

YOUR ROLE

The General Maintenance Technician Intern is responsible for supporting the upkeep, repair, and general maintenance of facilities, equipment, and grounds. Working under supervision, this role assists with routine inspections, basic repairs, and preventive maintenance tasks to ensure a safe and efficient environment. The technician helps identify maintenance needs, responds to service requests, and follows established procedures to address minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical issues. This program will begin in February/March 2026 and run through August 2026, with a possibility of extension into the fall semester.
 

What you will be doing

• Perform routine inspections of buildings, equipment, and systems to identify potential issues.
• Assist with basic repairs in areas such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and HVAC.
• Respond to maintenance requests and resolve facility issues.
• Support preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring tools and supplies are properly stored.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors regarding completed tasks and outstanding issues. ​

What you bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic understanding of general maintenance, repair techniques, and hand tools.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Willingness to learn and take on new tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical stamina for lifting, standing, and performing manual labor.
   

Work Environment
The role may require occasional evening or weekend hours and involves exposure to varying weather conditions and physical activity.