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Network Technician Internship

Work type: Student Ast

Categories: Information Technology, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support

Department: 14300000 - IT-ICT INFRA/COMM TECHNOLOGY

Classification Title:

OPS Intern or Student Intern

Job Description:

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking a talented and highly motivated, part-time Network Technician Intern to join ICT Field Operations Change Request and Fixes Team, a unit within UFIT, for the Fall semester. The intern will be assisting the team with OSI layer 1 and 2 connections within building networks, UPS maintenance, documentation updates, wireless troubleshooting and routine maintenance, and other tasks assigned based on ticket user requests.

Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:

+ Understanding OSI layer 1 and 2 networking

+ Detail oriented and systematic approaches to problems

+ Prioritizing and planning work and tasks

Some key learning outcomes for the student intern are:

+ Basic understanding of building level network support and maintenance

+ Approaches and techniques for troubleshooting network issues

+ Exposure to networking tools and operations

About UF Information Technology

Led by Vice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie, the eight departments comprising UFIT are: Academic Technology; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit https://it.ufl.edu/about-ufit/strategic-plan/.

About the University of Florida

One of America’s all-around best universities, theUniversity of Florida (https://ir.aa.ufl.edu/) drives future-making education, eye-opening discoveries, life-saving health care, and community-building collaboration for our state, our nation, and our world. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from Florida’s West Coast, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville. (https://www.visitgainesville.com/)

Expected Salary:

$13.00 to $16.00 per hour

Minimum Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years of age

UF Student Assistant

This position is open to all students eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.

OPS Intern

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following education, experience, and skills:

+ OSI layer 1 and 2 networking

+ Cisco switching background

+ Basic network troubleshooting skills

+ Detail-oriented

+ Willingness to learn

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants are required to submit with their application:

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume or CV

+ Professional References (Minimum of 3)

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 10 Jun 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 20 Jun 2025 Eastern Daylight Time