PC Build Technician- Intern

cb20•Town of Milton, NY

5d•$16 - $20

About The Position

The PC Build Technician Intern provides hands-on support for the preparation, configuration, deployment, and lifecycle management of computer systems and IT equipment. Working alongside experienced engineers, the intern will gain practical experience with PC hardware, system imaging and configuration, inventory and asset management, technical documentation, ticketing systems, and IT service delivery. This internship is designed to provide exposure to a professional IT services environment while developing the technical, organizational, and customer-service skills necessary for a future career in IT support, desktop engineering, or infrastructure operations.

Requirements

Basic understanding of computer hardware, operating systems, and peripheral devices.
Strong interest in information technology and a desire to develop hands-on technical skills.
Ability to follow technical instructions, documented procedures, and established processes.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Comfortable learning new technologies and troubleshooting basic technical issues.
Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and maintain accurate documentation.
Dependable, collaborative, and willing to ask questions and learn from experienced team members.
Commitment to providing a positive customer and team experience.
Currently pursuing or recently completed coursework in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Networking, Computer Information Systems, or a related technical field preferred.
Previous professional IT experience is not required.

Nice To Haves

Coursework, personal PC-building experience, technical labs, certifications, or other hands-on technology experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with the assembly, preparation, configuration, and deployment of desktops, laptops, and related IT equipment.
Install and configure approved hardware components, operating systems, applications, and peripheral devices under the guidance of experienced engineers.
Assist with system imaging, updates, configuration, and quality assurance testing prior to deployment.
Verify that systems meet established build standards and customer requirements before delivery.
Perform basic hardware troubleshooting and escalate more complex issues to the appropriate engineer.
Prepare equipment for onsite or remote deployment.
On site deployment of configured equipment.
Assist with shipping and receiving computers, peripherals, and other IT equipment.
Maintain accurate inventory and asset records.
Track equipment throughout the build, staging, deployment, return, and decommissioning lifecycle.
Organize and maintain PC build, inventory, and staging areas.
Assist with equipment labeling, asset tagging, packaging, and shipment preparation.
Support the secure processing and decommissioning of end-of-life equipment according to established procedures.
Create, update, and maintain service tickets associated with PC builds, deployments, equipment requests, and asset activities.
Document work performed, equipment information, configuration details, and status updates accurately within the ticketing system.
Monitor assigned work and ensure tasks are completed within established timelines.
Follow established PC build procedures, checklists, and quality-control standards.
Assist with creating and maintaining technical documentation, build instructions, customer-specific configuration requirements, and internal knowledge articles.
Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of PC build and inventory processes.
Learn and follow organizational standards for documentation, security, equipment handling, and customer data.
Work closely with cb20 PC Build Engineer and customers to coordinate equipment preparation and deployment.
Assist with gathering information needed to complete PC builds and equipment requests.
Provide professional and timely communication regarding assigned tasks.
Develop an understanding of how customer requirements are translated into standardized technical configurations.
Participate in team meetings, training, and other learning opportunities.