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State of Ohio · 1 week ago

College Intern - Information Technology, PN: 20083036

District 1 HQ1885 North McCullough Street

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$19.50/hr - $24/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees the state's transportation system and is seeking a College Intern in Information Technology for the 2026 Spring Semester. The intern will assist with helpdesk support, troubleshooting, and routine system maintenance under the supervision of the Network Administration Supervisor.

Automotive

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assists in performing helpdesk support (e.g., troubleshoots software, hardware & communication problems involving District equipment; performs simple programming tasks; performs helpdesk duties)

Unpacks, sets up & configures servers & microcomputers & assists in troubleshooting same

Provides support in performing routine system maintenance (e.g., assists in installing cables & network interface controllers (NICs), performs minor printer & system repairs, monitors performance)

Responds to user inquiries & assists users in resolving software & hardware problems (e.g., corrects hardware malfunctions, restores files)

Under direct supervision of Network Administration Supervisor, assists in monitoring & maintaining data communications/telecommunications systems equipment & performs network support

Repairs & maintains electronic data processing & voice data communications equipment (e.g., terminals, modems, printers, telephones)

Assists with installation & maintenance of computer systems (e.g., networks, terminals, file servers, plot servers, network printers, tape library), software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office programs), computer equipment & peripherals (e.g., printers, CD-ROMs, high-speed scanners, modems, NICs, wireless NICs)

Assists in installation & testing of local area network (LAN) drops & phone lines at remote locations

Receives training in & performs specific technical tasks (e.g., analysis & programming of new & existing personal computer (PC) &/or mainframe applications)

Downloads & uploads data between PCs & mainframe

Uses personal computer (e.g., Visual Studio, HyperText Markup Language (HTML). Active Server Pages (ASP), SharePoint Designer) to modify &/or test computer software & develop data processing application programs tailored for individual users

Assists in development & maintenance of District website (e.g., works with various offices to create outlines of information to be used internally & externally, scans & formats documents for web inclusion)

Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned

Qualification

Information TechnologyHelpdesk SupportNetwork SupportMicrosoft OfficeActive LearningCritical ThinkingAttention to DetailFlexibilityCustomer Focus

Required

Must currently be enrolled in a college or university and in good academic standing

Must show proof of valid driver's license in order to operate state vehicle

Technical Skills: Information Technology

Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Customer Focus

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Company

State of Ohio

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