MBA Intern - P.E. Operations

MBA P&L Intern – Operational Leadership Track

Summer 2026 | Apex Service Partners

Executive Summary  

Apex Service Partners, a leading national company in the high growth residential home services industry, is seeking MBA Interns who are passionate about helping to build a world-class organization with an interest in learning day-to-day operations of a residential home services business. The ideal candidate should be prepared to be embedded in a dynamic, cross-disciplined team environment within one of our brand locations. Through this leadership experience, the candidate will receive a broad, well-rounded education in the areas of all aspects of leading a successful business, including organic revenue growth, P&L management, performance metric management, and culture-building.  

Interns will work closely with experienced General Managers and Market Area Presidents, learning what it means to be the “sunrise and sunset” of a location.

This leadership role is suited for a strong competitor who excels in a fast-paced environment, often unstructured environment, driven by seizing opportunities in an industry that many overlook; our leaders are career contrarians with strong character and vision. The ideal candidate will be able to consider strategic, financial, and operational capabilities with a high level of emotional intelligence to help create a healthy, growing organization.   

Internship Overview

• Duration: 10–12 weeks (June–August 2026, flexible based on academic calendar)
• Location: Embedded within one of Apex’s brand locations
• Commitment: Full-time (40+ hours/week)
• Career Path: Successful interns may convert into Apex’s General Manager in Training (GMIT) program, a 2–6 month leadership development track leading to full P&L ownership.  Additional opportunities in Operational Leadership may also be available, including but not limited to: Director of Operations, Market Area Chief of Staff
• LOCATIONS AVAILABLE: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, Hawaii 

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with location leadership to oversee day-to-day operations
• Drive measurable improvements in customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and operational performance
• Analyze business data to identify growth opportunities and implement solutions
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and development of frontline teams
• Contribute to culture-building and leadership development initiatives

Sample Internship Outcomes

(Actual goals will be customized based on location needs)

• Increase 5-star Google reviews by X%
• Identify 2–3 growth opportunities generating $X in revenue
• Improve Employee Net Promoter Score by X points
• Support hiring of X new technicians and onboarding of X field supervisors

Candidate Profile

• Currently enrolled in a top-tier MBA program (Y1 or Y2)
• Strong desire to pursue entrepreneurial, General Management and/or full P&L ownership roles
• High emotional intelligence; empathetic and socially skilled
• Comfortable working with blue-collar teams and in hands-on environments
• Competitive, outcomes-focused, and data-driven
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” approach

Pay Transparency:

The starting rate for this internship opportunity ranges from $1000 to $2000/week, based on experience. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands.

Other rewards may include incentive plan opportunities and annual bonus eligibility, for eligible employees. We provide a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Please note that the compensation information is a good-faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rating based on location and experience.

Apex Service Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to everyone, regardless of their race, ethnicity, beliefs, religion, marital status, gender, gender identity, citizenship status, age, veteran status, or disability. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by an Apex recruiter with an @apexservicepartners.com email directly from our organization.

Core Competencies

• Leadership Presence & EQ: Motivates teams, handles challenges with poise
• Operational Excellence: Executes proven playbooks with discipline and speed
• Talent Development: Recruits and retains top performers; builds high-performing teams
• Growth Mindset: Challenges the status quo, prioritizes impact, and drives results
• Customer Focus: Builds a “customer-first” culture that drives loyalty and growth

Apex Values

• Embrace a Growth Mindset: We stretch, challenge, and grow—individually and as a team.
• Stay Scrappy, Have Fun: We’re hands-on people in a hands-on industry.
• Improve Through Collaboration: We welcome ideas and diverse perspectives.
• Be Fact-Based & Metric-Driven: We solve problems with data and character.