IT Hardware and Systems Internship

Gertens Family of Businesses; Inver Grove Heights (MN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Scholarship opportunities

Employee discounts

Referral bonus

Health & welfare insurance

Job summary

Gertens Family of Businesses is seeking an IT Intern to support our enterprise technology across retail, greenhouse, logistics, and finance systems. This on-site role in Inver Grove Heights, MN, runs Jan 2027 – Jun 2027 with up to 40 hours/week.

You will gain real-world experience in hardware deployment, end-user support, and IT project participation. Ideal candidates are pursuing IT/CS/MIS/Cybersecurity degrees, have hands-on PC experience, and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Junior or Senior standing preferred.
• Hands-on experience building, repairing, upgrading, or deploying desktop and laptop computers.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure, image, and deploy desktop and laptop computers.
• Perform hardware upgrades, repairs, and troubleshooting.
• Install and configure peripherals, printers, and mobile devices.
• Assist with network, workstation, and system support activities.
• Provide technical support and guidance to end users.
• Participate in IT projects like asset management, monitoring dashboards, documentation improvements, or process automation.
• Assist with inventory tracking and hardware lifecycle management.
• Complete an individual project to showcase your technical and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Windows OS

Hardware troubleshooting

End-user support

Customer service

Networking basics

Education

Information Technology

Computer Science

MIS

Cybersecurity

Job description

Gertens is a family-owned business and one of the largest garden centers and greenhouse operations in the Midwest. Our IT team supports a diverse technology environment that includes retail operations, greenhouse production, logistics, finance, and corporate systems.

If you enjoy building computers, troubleshooting hardware, solving technical problems, and learning how technology supports a complex business, this internship is for you.

Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN
Duration: January 2027 – June 2027
Schedule: Up to 40 hours/week

What You'll Do

• Build, configure, image, and deploy desktop and laptop computers
• Perform hardware upgrades, repairs, and troubleshooting
• Install and configure peripherals, printers, and mobile devices
• Assist with network, workstation, and system support activities
• Provide technical support and guidance to end users
• Participate in IT projects such as asset management, monitoring dashboards, documentation improvements, or process automation
• Assist with inventory tracking and hardware lifecycle management
• Complete an individual project designed to showcase your technical and problem-solving skills

What We're Looking For

• Pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Junior or Senior standing preferred
• Hands-on experience building, repairing, upgrading, or deploying desktop and laptop computers
• Familiarity with Windows operating systems and basic networking concepts
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Self-motivated, curious, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment

What You'll Gain

• Real-world experience supporting enterprise technology systems
• Exposure to networking, hardware, systems administration, and IT operations
• Mentorship from experienced IT professionals
• Opportunities to participate in meaningful business projects
• Experience working in a collaborative and professional IT environment
• Competitive wages
• Tuition Assistance & Scholarship Opportunities
• Employee discounts & referral bonus
• Health & Welfare insurance
• 401k savings with company match
• Paid Internship Program

Application Deadline: October 18, 2026

E-Verify

Gertens participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Gertens Family of Businesses is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer