IT Support Desk Intern

Michael Baker International
Moon Township, PA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Undergraduate students with customer support experience and a focus on hardware and software troubleshooting will find this entry-level role in Pittsburgh's IT Support and Field Services team

Best fit for

  • Undergraduate students majoring in computer science or information systems with strong communication skills
    — “Undergraduate student who is majoring in computer science, information systems, or related field”
  • Candidates currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program with at least one year of college coursework
    — “Pursuing Bachelors or Master's degree in related field with one year of completed college-level coursework”
  • Individuals with prior experience in customer support and a self-starter mindset
    — “Strong customer support experience, Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills”

Things to consider

  • Candidates must be prepared for potential exposure to hardware and software troubleshooting across on-site and remote users
    — “Assisting in troubleshooting and resolving issues for a wide range of computer hardware and software applications/systems, including hardware, software, network, printers, and scanners, for all users both on-site and remote”
  • The role requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 and may be a factor in compensation
    — “Minimum GPA 3.0”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with hardware asset management and device imaging in your resume and interviews
    — “Aid the existing IT team with hardware-related projects, including building and customizing new hire devices”
  • Demonstrate your ability to document procedures and create troubleshooting guides
    — “Document standard procedures and troubleshooting guides for day-to-day operations”
  • Emphasize your capacity to manage multiple tasks and collaborate effectively on team projects
    — “Manage multiple tasks simultaneously, Collaborate with the IT team on special projects”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful hardware deployments
  • positive customer feedback
Typical background
IT support experiencecomputer science education

Skills & requirements

Required

IT SupportHardware ManagementTroubleshootingCustomer Support

Preferred

Computer ScienceInformation Systems

Stack & domain

IT SupportHardware Asset ManagementComputer ImagingTroubleshootingTeamworkProblem SolvingCommunicationHardware Management

About the role

Original posting from Michael Baker International

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking an IT Support Desk Intern to join the IT Support and Field Services team in our Pittsburgh (Moon Township), PA office. Operating under general supervision, this individual will be responsible for fulfilling various service request and hardware asset management responsibilities. Additional responsibilities include assisting with employee onboarding and off­boarding activities, hardware asset decommissioning, computer imaging, and shipping.  

Responsibilities 

The IT Support Desk Intern will assist the IT organization in optimizing processes and procedures related to operations, security, and compliance.This position involves exposure to various systems and technologies utilized within the organization to support internal issues and requests.Collaborate with the IT team on special projects while acquiring fundamental IT skills.Aid the existing IT team with hardware-related projects, including building and customizing new hire devices and supporting device refresh initiatives for existing users.Assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues for a wide range of computer hardware and software applications/systems, including hardware, software, network, printers, and scanners, for all users both on-site and remote.Develop and maintain good working relationships.Contribute positively to a team environment.Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.Document standard procedures and troubleshooting guides for day-to-day operations.Education

GED or Highschool Diploma required.Pursuing Bachelors or Master's degree in related field with one year of completed college-level coursework.Qualifications

Undergraduate student who is majoring in computer science, information systems, or related fieldMust be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program. Minimum GPA 3.0Strong customer support experienceStrong analytical, quantitative, problem solving, and conceptual skills requiredStrong written and verbal communication skillsSelf-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skillsMust be able to work independently or in a team settingCompensation 

The approximate compensation range for this position is $18.00 -  $22.00 per hour. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

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