Junior Electronics Technician (Part-Time)

North Shore ITAD; Silver Bay (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Protective equipment

Mentorship

Employee discount

Job summary

North Shore ITAD, located in Silver Bay, MN, is hiring a part-time Junior Electronics Technician to support asset intake, testing, and inventory organization. This hands-on role is ideal for high school or college students pursuing IT careers, with training provided and no prior ITAD experience required.

Benefits include paid training, protective equipment, mentorship from experienced technicians, and discounts on electronics.

Qualifications

• No prior ITAD experience required.
• Able to lift and move computers, monitors, and related equipment up to 50 lbs with team assistance.
• Must be at least 16 years old and have reliable transportation to Silver Bay.

Responsibilities

• Receive and log incoming equipment with serial numbers and asset tags.
• Run basic diagnostics and document device condition.
• Assist with NIST-aligned data wiping under supervision.
• Package, label, and organize inventory for refurbishment or recycling paths.
• Maintain a clean, organized intake and staging area.

Skills

Electronics basics

Diagnostics

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Education

High school or college student

Tools

NIST data wiping

Job description

Hands-on electronics intake, testing, and refurbishment — great for students exploring IT careers.

Silver Bay, MN (on-site processing facility)

Compensation

$15.00–$20.00 / hour

Schedule

About us

North Shore ITAD operates a secure electronics processing workflow in Silver Bay, Minnesota — serialized intake, testing, data wiping, refurbishment, and responsible recycling for regional businesses and organizations.

The opportunity

We are hiring a part-time Junior Electronics Technician to support asset intake, testing, and inventory organization. This is a hands-on role well suited to high school or college students interested in computers, gaming PCs, electronics repair, or IT careers. No prior ITAD experience required — we train on our procedures.

Why this role works for students

• Real-world experience with business-grade hardware
• Structured training on intake, diagnostics, and secure handling
• Pathway to grow into lead technician or operations roles
• Interest in computers, electronics, or IT (personal projects, gaming builds, school tech programs, etc.)
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable following documented procedures
• Able to lift and move computers, monitors, and related equipment (typically up to 50 lbs with team assistance)
• At least 16 years of age (see work-permit requirements below if under 18)
• Reliable transportation to Silver Bay for scheduled shifts

Responsibilities

• Receive and log incoming equipment with serial numbers and asset tags
• Run basic diagnostics and document device condition
• Assist with NIST-aligned data wiping under supervision
• Package, label, and organize inventory for refurbishment or recycling paths
• Maintain a clean, organized intake and staging area

Compensation

Hourly, non-exempt part-time employment. Starting rate depends on experience, technical aptitude, and schedule reliability. This range exceeds the applicable Minnesota minimum wage at time of hire.

What we provide

• Paid training on intake, testing, and secure-handling procedures
• Protective equipment and documented workflows
• Mentorship from experienced technicians
• Exposure to ITAD operations, reuse, and compliance practices
• Employee discount on electronics from our inventory — guaranteed 25% off, up to 50% off on eligible refurbished devices and equipment