About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in real-world IT operations. You will work on day-to-day activities and department-specific projects that complement your academic studies. This is a paid, rolling internship that offers exposure to professional IT practices and may serve as a pathway to future full-time employment.
What you'll do#
- Support the installation, configuration, and maintenance of computer hardware, software, peripherals, and technology resources.
- Resolve technical support requests and user issues, including Help Desk support during weekend shifts.
- Set up and maintain user workstations, accounts, applications, and technology access.
- Install or replace components such as hard drives, monitors, RAM chips, I/O cards, video cards, and printers.
- Assist with network, infrastructure, systems, and cybersecurity projects.
- Participate in the testing and deployment of hardware, software, and system updates.
- Maintain IT documentation, inventories, and technical resources.
- Collect and analyze data related to IT systems, performance, and security.
- Collaborate with team members and other departments to improve technology processes and operational efficiency.
- Apply technical knowledge to a department-specific project and summarize your findings.
- Provide coverage for Help Desk Specialists during scheduled time off or other staffing needs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or recent completion of an undergraduate or graduate program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of computer hardware, software, operating systems, and networks.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with Windows-based systems.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company policy.
- Reliable transportation to travel between facilities in the Bakersfield area.
- Availability to work weekends as needed.
- Successful completion of pre-employment screening requirements.
Location & details#
- Location: Bakersfield, California.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $17.75 - $22.50 per hour, depending on college standing.
About Grimmway Produce Group
Grimmway Produce Group operates as a family of companies focused on growing, shipping, and processing carrots, potatoes, and organic vegetables. The organization maintains a network of twenty facilities and hundreds of field operations across nineteen U.S. states and four Canadian provinces. This infrastructure supports year-round produce distribution. The company is privately held and employs over 1,300 people.
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