What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Intern - IT Telecom Team (District Temp-PT) position at The Metropolitan Water District Of Southern California?
This District Temp Part Time Student Intern position will receive training and learn IT Telecom architecture, installation and configuration of 2-way radio equipment and antennae, microwave radios / dishes, and VOIP phones. This intern will work closely with our Telecom team technicians and learn RF system and batter UPS system.
The Student Intern will support various technical tasks, including troubleshooting, programming, and installing two-way radios, microwave systems, battery UPS systems, and VOIP phones. Responsibilities also include troubleshooting phone lines and network connectivity, assisting with equipment installation, inventory management, and organization. Additionally, the intern will conduct research, participate in project teams, verify, and analyze data, apply academic knowledge to practical work environments, and contribute to process improvement initiatives. They will assist in planning studies, compiling information, preparing reports, and making recommendations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. This position will perform other related Telecom duties as required.
Schedule : (PART TIME) 44 / 36, Monday through Friday with every other Friday off. (Position Terms on 12 / 31 / 2025)
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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience : Current enrollment in an accredited four-year college or university carrying a minimum of 12 semester units or 8 quarter units with junior or senior standing in a related major and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or current enrollment in an accredited graduate degree program in a related major with a grade point average of 2.75 or higher.
Related major is defined as : Computer Science or Computer Engineering
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
License(s) : Valid California Class C Driver's License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.
ABOUT MWD
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email : jobs@mwdh2o.com.
Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).
Application Filing Period : Closes at 4 : 30 pm PST on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.
Qualifying Experience : Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month / year.
Sponsorship : Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).
