IT Intern

Granite Construction; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending plan

Job summary

Granite Construction invites interns to gain hands-on experience in IT and operations within a multi-office construction environment. The IT Intern will assist staff, participate in projects, and learn the functions of a busy IT department.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a community college or undergraduate program. The role supports PC hardware/software, Windows 365, and SharePoint, with strong communication and teamwork expected.

Qualifications

• Requires PC hardware and software proficiency in Windows 365
• Strong written, analytic, and verbal communication skills
• Experience interfacing with various management levels is beneficial
• Ability to manage resources and projects in a matrix environment
• Team player with leadership potential and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with PC deployments, Help Desk tasks, documentation and projects
• Help users with computer and telephony hardware/software issues
• Demonstrate excellent written, analytic, and verbal communication

Skills

PC hardware

Windows 365

SharePoint

Communication skills

Prioritization

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Community college enrollment

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Equivalent training/experience

Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... We hire enthusiastic, hard-working individuals for college internships and entry-level positions. With locations across the country and unique opportunities for hands-on experience, mentorship and networking, there’s never been a better time to join our team.

General Summary

The IT Intern assists IT and Operations staff members in their duties, thereby providing the Information Technology Intern the opportunity to learn about the functions and activities of an IT Department while contributing valuable work and experience in a multi-office construction business setting.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Assists by performing a variety of tasks and participating in short-term and long-term projects, such as PC deployments, Help Desk, documentation and other special projects.
• Assists users with computer and telephony hardware and software problems and questions when needed.
• Excellent written, analytic, and verbal communication skills required.

Education

• High School diploma
• Current enrollment in a community college or undergraduate program
• Field of Study Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.

Work Experience

0 - 2 years experience in help desk or IT related support

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

• Requires a well-developed understanding of and experience in the use of PC hardware and software running in a Windows 365 environment, experience with Sharepoint.
• Advanced consultative and communication skills and ability to interface effectively with all levels of management
• Ability to properly manage and prioritize resources, people and projects.
• Team player, with strong leadership skills, who can operate effectively within a matrix management environment.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to provide creative solutions to real-time challenges.
• Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee occasionally is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our Benefits at a Glance:

• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
• Interns may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible interns.
• We invest in the future of our interns by providing them with access to Granite’s 401(k) plan where they are eligible for Granite’s 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that they defer into their 401(k) plan.
• Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Hourly Wage Range

Hourly: $22.00 $30.00 Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers.

Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.

Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long-standing commitment to building some of America’s largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award-winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway, and bridge construction. Granite also produces construction materials, gravel, ready-mix, recycled asphalt products, and asphalt concrete, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery.

At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability and we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share our Core Values.

In exchange, we help you build a career that no other company can duplicate. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Add our award-winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and commitment to continuous improvement and you’ll see that we are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future.