IT Hardware & Systems Intern — Real-World Tech & Mentorship

Gertens-Family-of-Businesses; Inver Grove Heights (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Scholarship opportunities

Employee discounts

Referral bonus

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid internship

Job summary

Gertens Family of Businesses, a large Midwest garden center and IT-supporting company, is offering an IT Hardware & Systems Intern position in Inver Grove Heights, MN. The internship runs January 2027 – June 2027, with up to 40 hours per week, giving hands-on experience across desktop provisioning, hardware upgrades, and end-user support.

You will work on real IT projects, gain exposure to networks, systems administration, and enterprise technology, and receive mentorship from seasoned IT

Qualifications

• Seeking students pursuing IT-related degree (IT/CS/MIS/Cybersecurity) or related field.
• Junior or senior standing preferred.
• Hands-on hardware experience with desktops/laptops.
• Familiarity with Windows OS and basic networking.
• Strong troubleshooting and customer service skills.

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 such as asset management and process improvements.
• Assist with inventory tracking and hardware lifecycle management.
• Complete an individual project to showcase problem-solving skills.

Skills

Windows OS knowledge

Networking basics

Troubleshooting

Communication

Self-motivated learner

Education

Pursuing IT/CS/MIS/Cybersecurity degree

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

Gertens Family of Businesses, a large Midwest garden center and IT-supporting company, is offering an IT Hardware & Systems Intern position in Inver Grove Heights, MN. The internship runs January 2027 – June 2027, with up to 40 hours per week, giving hands-on experience across desktop provisioning, hardware upgrades, and end-user support.

You will work on real IT projects, gain exposure to networks, systems administration, and enterprise technology, and receive mentorship from seasoned IT