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IT Intern

CompanyGranite Construction
LocationWatsonville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 19, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The IT Intern assists IT and Operations staff members by performing a variety of tasks and participating in projects such as PC deployments and Service Desk support. This role provides valuable work experience in an IT Department within a construction business setting.
Internship Type
other
Salary Range
$20 - $25
Company Size
5021
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
From infrastructure that facilitates the movement of goods and people to projects that improve the way we live, work, and play, high-value partnerships power our projects and fuel our mission to build a better world together. Granite is one of the largest full-service general contractors, construction management firms, and construction materials producers in the U.S. Deeply embedded in our 100-year history is a culture of hard work, honesty, and getting the job done right. Our brands are Garco Testing Laboratories, Granite Construction Supply & Sign Shop, Granite Industrial, Inc., Granite Power, Intermountain Slurry Seal, and Layne, A Granite Company. Disclaimer regarding official "Granite"​ Job Postings: All open positions available with Granite Construction Inc., and its subsidiary companies, are available to apply on www.graniteconstruction.com/careers only. Granite does not ask prospective job applicants for information about their bank accounts, credit history, passport numbers and/or photocopies, passwords to financial accounts or to pay fees related to visa or other documents. If you see a job posting on a site that does not appear on www.graniteconstruction.com/careers or are asked for any of the personal information listed above, this is likely a fraudulent posting in order to commit identity theft or other forms of fraud. If you receive this type of suspicious email activity, please alert the FBI’s Internet Crimes Complaint Center: www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
About the Role

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...

We hire enthusiastic, hard-working individuals for college internships and entry-level positions. With locations across the country and unique opportunities for hands-on experience, mentorship and networking, there’s never been a better time to join our team.  

General Summary

The IT Intern assists IT and Operations staff members in their duties, thereby providing the Information Technology Intern the opportunity to learn about the functions and activities of an IT Department while contributing valuable work and experience in a multi-office construction business setting.

Essential Job Accountabilities

  • Assists by performing a variety of tasks and participating in short-term and long-term projects, such as PC deployments, Service Desk, documentation and other special projects.

  • Assists users with computer and telephony hardware and software problems and questions when needed.

  • Excellent written, analytic, and verbal communication skills required. 

Education

  • High School diploma

  • Current enrollment in a community college or undergraduate program

Field of Study

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.

Work Experience

  • 0 - 2 years experience in help desk or IT related support

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

  • Requires a well-developed understanding of and experience in the use of PC hardware and software running in a Windows 365 environment, experience with Sharepoint.

  • Ability to use AI for data analysis, process improvement and application building.

  • Advanced consultative and communication skills and ability to interface effectively with all levels of management

  • Ability to properly manage and prioritize resources, people and projects.

  • Team player, with strong leadership skills, who can operate effectively within a matrix management environment.

  • Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to provide creative solutions to real-time challenges.

  • Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our Benefits at a Glance:

In addition to building the next generation of builders, Granite invests in its interns by providing them access to a broad benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

 

Interns may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible interns. 

We invest in the future of our interns by providing them with access to Granite’s 401(k) plan where they are eligible for Granite’s 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that they defer into their 401(k) plan.

 

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Hourly Wage Range :

Hourly: $20.00 $25.00

Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors. 

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

Key Skills
PC HardwarePC SoftwareWindows 365SharepointAI for Data AnalysisProcess ImprovementApplication BuildingAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam PlayerLeadership Skills
Categories
TechnologyConstructionData & AnalyticsCustomer Service & Support
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceFlexible Spending PlansMental Wellness ProgramsMusculoskeletal Health Programs401k