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Network Technician Internship
Job no: 540483
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Information Technology, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
Department:14300000 - IT-ICT INFRA COMM TECHNOLOGY
Classification Title:
OPS Intern or Student Intern
Classification 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.
Job Description:
UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking a talented and highly motivated, part-time Network Technician Intern to join Infrastructure Communications Technology (ICT) - Field Operations Change Request and Fixes (a unit within UFIT) for the Fall semester. This semester-long, paid internship is designed to provide students currently enrolled in college an opportunity to learn practical skills and gain experience to propel them into a successful career in Information Technology. The intern for this position will assist 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.
Employment with UFIT provides an excellent opportunity to work with other dedicated employees focused on understanding and interpreting the technological needs of the University of Florida's innovative and inspirational community.
ICT Field Operations Change Request and Fixes Team works to support and maintain the UFIT campus network. Intern will work with Team from their Ayers Building (720 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL. 32601) location.
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

About UF Information Technology
Led by Senior Vice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie, the nine departments comprising UFIT are: Academic Technology; AI² Center; 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, the University of Florida 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.
Expected Salary:
$15.00 per hour
Required Qualifications:
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:
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:
A Level 2 Criminal Background Screening is required.
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position
This is not a remote work position and is located in Gainesville, FL.
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. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:Yes
Advertised: 07 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 17 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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