Operations Summer Associate

Job Description

About Rescue Cooling Rentals: Delivering Comfort When It Matters Most

Rescue Cooling Rentals provides crucial temporary HVAC solutions across Texas, Arizona, Florida, and other warm states. When the AC fails in sweltering climates, it’s a critical situation – homeowners face uncomfortable displacement, and businesses risk costly shutdowns. Our mission is to keep life and business running by delivering portable AC units within 90 minutes, ensuring residents stay in their homes and businesses remain operational.

Our unique business model is fueling rapid growth, and we’re seeking motivated individuals to join our team!

Summer 2026 Internship Opportunity: Operations Summer Associate

We are looking for dedicated Summer Associates to help us meet the surging demand for our services. This challenging and rewarding position is open to ALL majors. Top-performing interns will have the opportunity to receive full-time offers upon graduation for managerial roles within our fast-growing company.

Available Markets (Summer 2026):

Internships are available in the following locations:

• Dallas, TX
• Houston, TX
• Austin, TX
• San Antonio, TX
• Phoenix, AZ
• Tucson, AZ
• Las Vegas, NV
• Tampa, FL
• Orlando, FL
• Atlanta, GA
• Raleigh, NC
• Charlotte, NC
• Nashville, TN
• Jacksonville, FL
• Miami, FL
• SoCal (Southern California)

Please apply to this job post and communicate your preferred market(s) for the summer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer Service: Greet and assist customers professionally, understanding their needs, and providing advice on HVAC equipment rental options. Promptly handle inquiries and resolve customer concerns.
• Equipment Rental: Ensure all required documentation is completed accurately in our software system. Responsibly load and unload delivery vans. Deliver and install equipment at customer locations. (Installations are simple, but may require climbing a 5-ft ladder at times.)
• Equipment Maintenance: Conduct thorough pre- and post-rental equipment inspections to ensure safe and efficient operation. Report any equipment damage or maintenance requirements to the Branch Manager.

Safety and Compliance:

• A clean driving record is required.
• Must be 21 years of age before May 1st for insurance purposes.
• No special driver’s license is required to operate our vans.
• Adherence to company safety procedures in handling equipment and compliance with all OSHA guidelines on the job is mandatory.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and push equipment and perform physical tasks associated with portable HVAC equipment.
• Comfortable working outdoors and in various weather conditions, including hot temperatures.
• Long work days may be required during periods of peak demand. We work hard when our customers need us most, as our services are crucial. (Overtime pay is provided for any hours over 40 per week.)

Career Development & Benefits:

This Summer Associate role offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship and business operations. You will receive comprehensive training in:

• Business Operations
• Marketing
• Strategy
• Market Analytics
• Leadership
• …and other vital topics.

There’s no better way to learn entrepreneurship than by doing, and this summer experience will be a period of intense, hands-on learning.

• Our summer internship qualifies for academic credit for most majors.
• Experience the immediate satisfaction of delivering crucial AC equipment and witnessing the relief of grateful customers. It feels great to make a direct impact!
• Top Summer Associates will receive full-time offers upon graduation to become Operations Leads and eventually Branch Managers, where they can earn six figures and obtain stock options in the company.

Salary & Earnings Potential:

This is a fast-paced operational role, not a sales position, with significant overtime potential. Your summer earnings will be excellent with a full schedule.

• Hourly Rate: $20/hour
• Performance Bonus Target: $5,000 paid at the end of the season.
• Previous summer interns have made approximately $30,000 total working May 1st through August 31st.

Schedule:

• Typical Work Week: 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday, with a lunch break.
• On-Call Rotation: You will be on call every other week. On-call means being available for emergency AC deliveries after 5 PM or on weekends.
• Average Hours: You can expect to work 50-60 hours per week on average.
• Off-Call Weeks: On the weeks when you are NOT on call, you can confidently plan evening and weekend activities.

Relocation & Housing Assistance:

We understand the challenges of travel and housing for summer internships and are committed to making it easy for our team members!

• We offer relocation reimbursement (amount varies based on location).
• We provide a housing stipend of $500 per month for our interns.

Our goal is for you to focus on earning and learning all summer, free from housing and travel stress!