IT Support Internship

IT Support Internship (Starts January 2025)

Classification: Part Time Position (roughly 20 hours per week)

Work Location: 601 First Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

The Co-Op/Internship Experience

Interns at Rockford Construction have the unique opportunity to work next to some of the brightest minds in the construction industry, gaining real-world experience that will last a lifetime. The unmatched level of support and interaction our team members and leadership provide, will help you become Builders of a Changing World. Interns at Rockford Construction will gain hands-on experience in a supportive atmosphere that will encourage learning/growth both personally and professionally. Rockford Cornerstones are the foundation for our behavior and attracts many talented, ambitious people to our company. Our headquarters and field offices offer positive work environments that are team-centered and values-driven. We strive every day to deliver a groundbreaking experience for our interns - interns are exposed to many aspects of Rockford's day-to-day operations including community service events, lunch and learns, team building activities and tours of current projects.

As the IT Support Intern, you will provide hardware and software support for in-office and out of office team members, and IT-related/hardware services. This position reports directly to the IT Operations Manager.

• Currently enrolled in IT related program from an accredited institution or equivalent of education and previous work-related experience
• Must possess the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks
• Must possess superior oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have a working knowledge of MS Office, including strong skills in Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Knowledge in basic IT functions
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Team player who thrives in a fast paced, high-energy environment.

Key Deliverables

• Foster an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Provide level one Helpdesk support for Rockford team members.
• Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding
• Perform Windows 11 Upgrades
• Assist with IT Equipment inventory management (phones, computers, printers, etc).
• Help troubleshoot and fix equipment problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

On top of an exciting, vibrant and intellectually challenging workplace, we are offering competitive wages and flexible work schedules.

Who We Are

At Rockford, we’re not just in the business of creating buildings – we’re creating neighborhoods, businesses and communities and we’re looking for people who are ready to make an impact. Rockford is a nationally recognized construction, development, and property management provider ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the top 200 contractors in the nation. With regional offices in the Midwest and Southeast, we’ve built projects totaling more than $5 billion in varying scope and size, serving education, healthcare, hospitality, multi-unit, mixed-use, senior living, manufacturing and industrial clients. We’re delivering forward-thinking ideas with an approach that’s built on safety, teamwork and a dedication to quality. Rockford Construction respects and values the characteristics, talents, and perspectives that make each person unique. We believe that by bringing diverse individuals together, in an inclusive manner we can more effectively collaborate, innovate, and solve the problems that face our world. We are committed to creating and fostering a team, partners, and strategies that reflect this purpose.

Type of Environment

The work environment for this position is a typical office environment in which physical demands require the ability to sit for long periods of time. Intermittent movement will be necessary to perform requirements of the position such as accessing centrally located office equipment and may be subject to lifting of 35 lbs., bending, stooping, kneeling and climbing.

Rockford Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.