Data Center and Logistics Specialist Internship

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Data Center and Logistics Specialist Intern to join the Data Center and Logistics unit within UFIT for 2026 (Spring Summer and Fall 2026 semesters). This year-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 intern will assist with performing duties related to operating and maintaining the universitys data center facilities. 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 Floridas innovative and inspirational community. The UFIT Data Center and Logistics team is responsible for maintaining all the universitys data center and communication infrastructure building facilities including HVAC building power and building maintenance fleet management procurement assistance and inventory control. Student interns are expected to participate in all team responsibilities. This position will primarily report to the Space Science and Research Building on main campus with additional work duties at the UF Data Center located on UFs East Campus on Waldo Rd. (State vehicle are used when needed). Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs. A minimum of 12 hours per week is requested with maximum of 20. Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are: Server installation and removal Fiber and copper cabling installation and certification IT documentation administration Inventory control HVAC monitoring and maintenance 3-Phase power monitoring and management Some key learning outcomes for the student intern are: Gaining a better understanding of data centers Learning how the individual infrastructure components contribute to overall functions Learning how the data center supports the universitys operation The areas covered during daily operation include but are not limited to: The differences between cable testers and certifiers and how they work Proper copper and fiber optic network cable installation and handling techniques Data center and campus based LAN network topology and technologies Storage and virtualization concepts Data center capacity planning The intern will also have the opportunity to learn about the procurement and inventory control processes. About UF Information Technology Led byVice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie the eight departments comprising UFIT are: Academic Technology; 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 visithttps:// the University of Florida One of Americas 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 150000 residents in North-Central Florida 50 miles from Floridas 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. UFs 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 atVisit 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: IT related field of study preferred Good organizational skills Self starter good at working independently with instruction Experience using basic hand and power tools Experience working in a professional environment Works well individually and as a part of a team
Special Instructions to Applicants:	A Level 2 Criminal Background Screening is required This position will primarily report to the Space Science and Research Building on main campus with additional work duties at the UF Data Center located on UFs East Campus on Waldo Rd. (State vehicles are used when needed). A valid Florida drivers license is needed Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs A minimum of 12 hours per week is requested with maximum of 20 hours per week 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. (E.T.) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:	Yes

Required Experience:

Intern

Classification Title:OPS Intern or Student InternClassification Minimum Requirements:MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGEUF Student AssistantThis 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....

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 Data Center and Logistics Specialist Intern to join the Data Center and Logistics unit within UFIT for 2026 (Spring Summer and Fall 2026 semesters). This year-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 intern will assist with performing duties related to operating and maintaining the universitys data center facilities. 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 Floridas innovative and inspirational community. The UFIT Data Center and Logistics team is responsible for maintaining all the universitys data center and communication infrastructure building facilities including HVAC building power and building maintenance fleet management procurement assistance and inventory control. Student interns are expected to participate in all team responsibilities. This position will primarily report to the Space Science and Research Building on main campus with additional work duties at the UF Data Center located on UFs East Campus on Waldo Rd. (State vehicle are used when needed). Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs. A minimum of 12 hours per week is requested with maximum of 20. Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are: Server installation and removal Fiber and copper cabling installation and certification IT documentation administration Inventory control HVAC monitoring and maintenance 3-Phase power monitoring and management Some key learning outcomes for the student intern are: Gaining a better understanding of data centers Learning how the individual infrastructure components contribute to overall functions Learning how the data center supports the universitys operation The areas covered during daily operation include but are not limited to: The differences between cable testers and certifiers and how they work Proper copper and fiber optic network cable installation and handling techniques Data center and campus based LAN network topology and technologies Storage and virtualization concepts Data center capacity planning The intern will also have the opportunity to learn about the procurement and inventory control processes. About UF Information Technology Led byVice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie the eight departments comprising UFIT are: Academic Technology; 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 visithttps:// the University of Florida One of Americas 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 150000 residents in North-Central Florida 50 miles from Floridas 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. UFs 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 atVisit 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: IT related field of study preferred Good organizational skills Self starter good at working independently with instruction Experience using basic hand and power tools Experience working in a professional environment Works well individually and as a part of a team
Special Instructions to Applicants:	A Level 2 Criminal Background Screening is required This position will primarily report to the Space Science and Research Building on main campus with additional work duties at the UF Data Center located on UFs East Campus on Waldo Rd. (State vehicles are used when needed). A valid Florida drivers license is needed Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs A minimum of 12 hours per week is requested with maximum of 20 hours per week 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. (E.T.) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:	Yes