IT Intern Full Time

Posting Title: Intern – IT

Reports To: Manager, IT Asset Management

Location: San Jose, California

Salary Range: $25.00/hour to $28.00/hour

Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

Who We Are

Since 1954, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. And we’ve done it with integrity for more than 70 years. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we’re proud to be part of Quanta Services (PWR:NYSE), North America’s largest employer of skilled craft labor. Because what we do is important, but how we do it is everything.

THE IT TEAM

Our projects may be complex, but our approach is simple: We build great things and we do it with great people. Using well-designed processes and controls, integrating smart and reliable solutions, and providing access to the information needed, our IT Team comprised of seasoned and experienced professionals, enable the success of the organization. We do this while minimizing operational and financial impact.

About The Role

As a Cupertino Electric Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn and contribute to projects within the assigned department. You’ll work closely with experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience. This internship provides an excellent learning environment for those interested in pursuing a career in the business operation side of the construction industry.

Asset Procurement & Deployment Support:

• Assist with receiving, inspecting, and tagging IT hardware/software under supervision.
• Shadow team members in setting up laptops, mobile devices, and peripherals for employees.
• Help document inventory updates in the tracking system.

Lifecycle Management Assistance:

• Support refresh initiatives by preparing devices for redeployment.
• Observe hardware diagnostics and repair coordination (no prior experience required).
• Assist with secure disposal of old equipment (training provided).

Inventory & Auditing Support:

• Help maintain inventory records and track assignments/transfers.
• Participate in basic audits to identify discrepancies (training provided).
• Assist in retrieving equipment from employees, focusing on data security best practices.

Process Improvement Exposure:

• Learn and follow documented asset management processes.
• Contribute ideas for efficiency improvements in workflows.

About You

Technical Exposure (Will Train)

• Interest in IT hardware (laptops, mobile devices) and software (Windows, macOS, Microsoft 365).
• No prior inventory system experience required; training provided.
• Willingness to learn basics of device management tools (e.g., Intune, Active Directory).

Core Internship Skills

• Attention to Detail: Ability to follow instructions carefully.
• Organization: Willingness to prioritize tasks with guidance.
• Problem-Solving: Eagerness to learn troubleshooting steps.
• Communication: Comfort asking questions and explaining basic concepts.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. (with assistance available for heavier items).
• Comfort with light physical tasks (e.g., moving equipment, standing/bending).
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship

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CEI is a place where every single person can—and does—have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you’ll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people’s lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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