IT Intern

Alta Equipment Group • Livonia, MI

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Come work for the largest equipment dealer in North America! Are you a hardworking individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment and looking to take your career to the next level? If so, then come join our award winning team!
We provide our employees with the following tools and resources to be successful:
Training
Outstanding benefits package (Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, plus much more!)
401(k) with match
Competitive wages
Company laptop
Paid time off
10 paid holidays
Position Overview
The IT Intern will be embedded across two teams within the Information Technology department, gaining broad hands-on exposure to both innovation-focused and operational IT work. This is a split-team internship designed to provide a well-rounded IT experience.
The intern will divide their working week as follows:
• 2 days per week with the IT Innovation & Acquisitions team
• 2 days per week with the IT Support team
IT Innovation & Acquisitions — Responsibilities
Working alongside the IT Innovation & Acquisitions team, the intern will assist with a range of forward-looking technology initiatives, which may include:
• Supporting research and evaluation of emerging technologies and tools
• Contributing to proof-of-concept builds and innovation pilots
• Documenting findings, project progress, and technical recommendations
• Participating in team meetings, working groups, and strategy sessions
• Providing general project support as directed by team leads
IT Support — Responsibilities
Working alongside the IT Support team, the intern will play an active role in the Laptop Leasing Project — a key operational initiative managing the full lifecycle of leased devices across the organization. This role demands strong attention to detail and effective time management. Responsibilities will include:
• Setting up and configuring leased laptops to company standards, ready for deployment to employees
• Decommissioning end-of-lease devices, ensuring data is securely wiped and equipment is prepared for return
• Accurately tracking device inventory, lease status, and asset records throughout the equipment lifecycle
• Coordinating and processing shipments of equipment to employees and to the leasing company, ensuring items are correctly packaged, labelled, and dispatched on schedule
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all devices, shipments, and lease activity to support audit and compliance requirements
• Liaising with the leasing company and internal stakeholders to manage timelines and resolve any equipment or logistics queries
• Providing additional support to the IT Support team as required
Incorporating Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities
Performs other duties as assigned
Consistent, regular, and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start time

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field
• Foundational understanding of IT systems, networks, and software
• Eagerness to learn across both operational and strategic IT functions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines across two team environments
• Strong attention to detail — accuracy in device tracking, record-keeping, and logistics is essential
• Familiarity with common productivity tools (Microsoft 365 or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Supporting research and evaluation of emerging technologies and tools
• Contributing to proof-of-concept builds and innovation pilots
• Documenting findings, project progress, and technical recommendations
• Participating in team meetings, working groups, and strategy sessions
• Providing general project support as directed by team leads
• Setting up and configuring leased laptops to company standards, ready for deployment to employees
• Decommissioning end-of-lease devices, ensuring data is securely wiped and equipment is prepared for return
• Accurately tracking device inventory, lease status, and asset records throughout the equipment lifecycle
• Coordinating and processing shipments of equipment to employees and to the leasing company, ensuring items are correctly packaged, labelled, and dispatched on schedule
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all devices, shipments, and lease activity to support audit and compliance requirements
• Liaising with the leasing company and internal stakeholders to manage timelines and resolve any equipment or logistics queries
• Providing additional support to the IT Support team as required
• Incorporating Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Consistent, regular, and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start time

Benefits

• Training
• Outstanding benefits package (Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, plus much more!)
• 401(k) with match
• Competitive wages
• Company laptop
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees