PAID ODOT College Intern Spring 2026 - Summer 2026 (Information Technology PN 20056291)

State of Ohio • Jacksontown, OH

7h

About The Position

This position is available from Spring 2026 until Summer 2026 This is a temporary position involving various duties that will supplement the student’s major field of study &/or provide experience that is a useful addition to the student’s education & meaningful preparing for future professional employment. If operating a state-owned vehicle, must show proof of valid driver's license OR must provide own transportation. Rate of pay is based upon the student’s academic status (determined by the college or university): Freshman and Sophomore Students - $19.50 per hour Junior and Senior Students - $20.00 per hour. Graduate Students - $24.00 per hour. This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards. This position is unclassified per Section 124.11(A)(29). All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation. Background Check: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. PAID ODOT College Intern, Information Technology PN 20056291 This is a temporary position in the Information Technology Department which assists & works under the guidance of the Network Administration Supervisor & permits exposure to the student's field of study &/or provides experience that is a useful addition to the student's education & meaningful preparation for future professional employment. Student should be enrolled in college degree program directly related to the IT field. At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: 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 ) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Requirements

• Student should be enrolled in college degree program directly related to the IT field.
• To be eligible, you must be in good academic standing while pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field of study, also provide proof of Enrollment Documentation showing a minimum GPA of 2.00.

Responsibilities

• Assists in performing helpdesk support (e.g., answering calls, troubleshoots software (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Kronos), hardware & communication problems involving District equipment).
• Provides support in performing system maintenance (e.g., assists in installing cables, performs minor printer & computer repairs).
• Responds to user inquiries & assists users in resolving software & hardware problems (e.g., corrects hardware malfunctions).
• Performs hardware installations & upgrades.
• Unpacks, sets up & configures computers, monitors, printers, telephones & other networking equipment.
• Install, configure & upgrade software on personal computers.
• Troubleshoots software, hardware & communication problems with District equipment.
• Assists in installation & testing of local area network (LAN) cables & phone lines at remote locations.
• Assists is gathering information of equipment inventory & software license inventory (e.g. reports from Fixed Assets).
• Performs data entry into inventory tracking software &/or Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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 )

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed