What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Technology Intern position at Blach Construction?
Entry-Level Position Available (Summer 2025)
Title: Information Technology Intern
Reports To: Director of IT Services
Summary of Position: Assist in supporting Information Technology Department
Deadline: Receiving applicants through March 24, 2025
Your Impact:
In this role, you'll be a key player to ensuring the security and efficiency of our technology operations. You'll get direct, hands-on experience with educating and training end-users on best practices using industry leading software like Adobe, Egnyte, Autodesk, etc. Your involvement in preparing network devices, troubleshooting hardware and software, and supporting system upgrades will directly contribute to the smooth running of our field operations and develop your skills in the field of networking. With your passion for cybersecurity and technology, you’ll play a pivotal role in securing a safe and productive environment for our team and clients alike.
Responsibilities:
· Assist in the annual end-user security best practices training
· Assist with entry–level Helpdesk support needs
· Managing IT equipment inventory and asset database
· Preparing network devices for deployment at construction job sites
· Assist in the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of end-user workstation hardware, software, and peripheral devices at Corporate HQ and at job sites
· Assist in equipment, hardware, and software upgrades
· Familiarity with cyber security best practices and implementation
· Education of end-users on cyber security policies and best practices
Skills/Qualifications:
· Current student in an accredited university working towards a technical degree
· Working technical knowledge of Microsoft and Office platform
· Understanding of TCP/IP routing/switching at Layer 2 and 3 along with related protocols
· General Network architecture best practices
· Knowledge of segmented networks (vlan tagging)
· VPN Protocols (IPsec and Wireguard)
· Knowledge of Wi-Fi systems
o Authentication and connection debugging
o Roaming optimization
o Coverage estimation
· Hands-on hardware & troubleshooting experience preferred
· Strong written and oral communication skills
· Strong interpersonal skills
· Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language
· Highly self-motivated and directed
· Keen attention to detail
· Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
· Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
· Strong customer service orientation
· Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
· Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Position Status: Summer intern, regular business hours (40-hours a week), non-exempt
Compensation: $20 - $28/hour depending on years of experience
About Blach Construction: Named as the #1 Best Place to Work in the Bay Area in 2019 by the Silicon Valley Business Journal and San Francisco Business Times and one of the Top 100 Best Companies to work for in the United States in 2013 and 2016, Blach Construction is a financially stable, award-winning, mid-sized general building contractor and construction manager headquartered in San Jose with operations throughout the greater Bay Area and Southern California.
Blach offers an outstanding benefits package, which you can read about on the company website, as well as an extensive training and development program for all employees through our own Blach University. The management of the company is dedicated to maintaining a stimulating and exciting work environment where teamwork and excellence are encouraged and supported. For more information, check out the company’s website at www.blach.com.
Contact: If you fit the above description and are looking for an exciting place to kickstart a fulfilling and challenging career, email your resume with a cover letter to Blach’s Senior Human Resources Associate, Morgan Guenther, at morgan.guenther@blach.com.
Blach Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $20 - $28
