Systems Intern
Posted on: 11 Dec 2023
Omaha, NE
Job Description
As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of insurance companies, we offer outstanding opportunities for professionals interested in working with a successful company. We offer unparalleled financial strength, stability and “large company” benefits, in addition to an exciting, friendly, “small company” atmosphere.
*Candidates must be local and able to work in Omaha for at least one year while taking on a full-time courseload.*
Duties include:
Configuring new personal computers for users; assembling and installing hardware components; installing and configuring software; testing all aspects of hardware and software to ensure equipment is properly set up for end users
Reconfiguring existing personal computers and related software for users
Installing or upgrading software on workstations
Documenting computer configuration and inventory information
Following, maintaining, and updating documentation regarding the process of configuring and installing hardware and software
Light programming of small Intranet and Internet applications
During this internship, the student will learn:
How PCs are deployed and used in a business environment
Wired and wireless network troubleshooting techniques
PC hardware and software troubleshooting and repair
Skills for being a member of a help desk team
Methods for deploying and managing anti-virus and Windows Updates
Qualifications:
Freshman or sophomore
Major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Assurance, MIS, or equivalent
Understanding and ability to configure personal computer hardware and related software
Knowledge of Windows 10 and Office Suite of Applications
Familiarity with networking and client/server applications
Basic keyboarding skill
Ability to work well with others
Work with detail with accuracy
Maintain strict confidentiality
Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Berkshire Hathaway
Omaha, NE
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., through its subsidiaries engages in insurance, freight rail transportation, and utility businesses. It provides property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, as well as life, accident, and health reinsurance; and operates railroad systems in North America. The company also generates, transmits, stores, and distributes electricity from natural gas, coal, wind, solar, hydro, nuclear, and geothermal sources; operates natural gas distribution and storage facilities, interstate pipelines, and compressor and meter stations; and holds interest in coal mining assets. In addition, it offers real estate brokerage services; and leases transportation equipment and furniture.
Further, the company manufactures boxed chocolates and other confectionery products; specialty chemicals, metal cutting tools, and components for aerospace and power generation applications; flooring, insulation, roofing and engineered, building and engineered components, paints and coatings, and bricks and masonry products, as well as offers homebuilding and manufactured housing finance; recreational vehicles, apparel products, jewelry, and custom picture framing products; and alkaline batteries.
Additionally, it manufactures castings, forgings, fasteners/fastener systems, and aerostructures; titanium, steel, and nickel; and seamless pipes and fittings. The company distributes newspapers, televisions, and information; franchises and services quick service restaurants; distributes electronic components; and offers logistics services, grocery and foodservice distribution services, professional aviation training programs, and fractional aircraft ownership programs.
In addition, it retails automobiles; furniture, bedding, and accessories; household appliances, electronics, and computers; jewelry, watches, crystal, china, stemware, flatware, gifts, and collectibles; kitchenware; and motorcycle accessories. The company was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
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IndustryAccounting/Finance
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No. of Employees389,000
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Website
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