Specialist II, IT Support & Telecom
Applications Due By August 14th, 2026
Goodwill of Colorado
Job Description
Pay: $60,000/year
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
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JOB SUMMARY:
The Specialist II, Information Technology (IT) Support and Telecommunications (Telecom), primarily serves as a hybrid on-site technology analyst and telecommunications support resource for staff, teachers, and students at the Goodwill of Colorado Excel Center, Clean Tech program (Iliff location), and corporate offices (Federal Location). This role acts as a point of contact for technical and telecom issues including voice systems, connectivity, and telecom infrastructure, and ensures timely resolution or escalation while delivering a high-quality support experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide Tier 1 telecommunications support, including troubleshooting desk phones, VoIP/softphone clients, and voice connectivity issues for staff and program locations.
- Troubleshoot computers, audio visual (A/V) equipment, peripherals, and phones.
- Support facility-specific technology (classroom, retail POS environment, or program-site systems) as assigned.
- Support student and staff account setup, access troubleshooting, password resets, onboarding, and offboarding activities.
- Provide basic support and escalation coordination for education platforms, including business applications and site-specific line-of-business systems.
- Assist with classroom technology readiness, including displays, projectors, conferencing equipment, printers, shared lab devices, and distance learning tools.
- Enter and track service desk tickets for all support requests.
- Maintain inventory of staff and student devices and lab equipment.
- Manage device checkout/check-in, inventory accuracy, recovery tracking, and lifecycle support for end-user account setup, access troubleshooting, onboarding/offboarding.
- Assist with annual inventory and reporting.
- Perform routine technology health checks (network, printers, devices).
- Act as liaison between on-site users and IT service desk teams.
- Document recurring issues, contribute to knowledge base articles, and follow Goodwill of Colorado-specific standard operating procedure (SOPs) and escalation procedures.
- Support provisioning and configuration of phone extensions, voicemail accounts, and telecom user accounts under guidance of senior IT/Telecom staff.
- Log and track telecom trouble tickets; coordinate with carriers or vendors for circuit or service outage escalations.
- Perform basic inspection and labeling of telecom cabling, patch panels, and telecom closet equipment; report issues for escalation.
- The incumbent must be adept with reprioritizing responsibilities depending on the needs of the department and the organization. They may be assigned additional/different duties occasionally to help support the IT group and the company.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education:
- A Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field is required; or industry certifications (CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, ITIL Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), etc.) and experience in lieu of degree.
Experience:
- 5+ years of experience supporting technology in an education, workforce development, nonprofit, or classroom-based environment. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Education, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Google Workspace, or similar education productivity platforms.
Other:
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Foundational knowledge of hardware, software, and peripherals.
- Ability to troubleshoot Tier 1 issues and document work in ticketing systems.
- Ability to follow technical documentation and knowledge articles.
- Strong organizational and asset tracking skills.
- Ability to manage multiple support requests effectively.
- Ability to support student and staff account access, password resets, onboarding/offboarding, and basic application access issues.
- Familiarity with classroom technology, including displays, projectors, conferencing tools, printers, lab devices, and distance learning equipment.
- Basic understanding of student information systems (SIS), learning management system (LMS), gradebook platforms, or similar educational systems is preferred.
- Ability to follow security, privacy, acceptable use, and data protection practices when supporting staff and students.
- Ability to travel locally as needed and meet company requirements for driving on company business, if applicable.
- Availability to support program launches, student onboarding periods, first-day readiness, and occasional after-hours events as needed.
- Basic understanding of T1 telecommunications concepts, including voice circuits, PBX/VoIP phone systems, and structured cabling.
- Familiarity with telecom trouble ticketing, carrier coordination, and basic circuit troubleshooting procedures.
- Experience or willingness to learn endpoint telephone setup, extension provisioning, voicemail configuration, and softphone client support.
- The incumbent will be required and must have the ability to drive for company business*.
*Per auto vehicle insurance carrier requirements: For applicants/employees to qualify for inclusion on the Goodwill driver insurance schedule, for purpose of driving Goodwill fleet vehicles, or for purpose of receiving company mileage reimbursement they must be at least:
- 21 years of age (not engaged in passenger transportation),
- 25 – 70 years of age for all passenger transportation services,
- 25 years of age for CDL.
Applicants/employee will be required to undergo a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and background check; applicants/employees must disclose all moving traffic violations or vehicle crashes (within the last five (5) years)(Note: not all violations are a disqualification for employment and each case will be reviewed by the insurance carrier); must have valid Colorado State driver license; must also be able to operate company vehicle, and adhere to all Federal, State, and local laws governing vehicle operation.
Applicants/employees using their personal vehicle for company business (receiving company mileage reimbursement), must have valid vehicle insurance, valid driver license, and vehicle must be in roadworthy condition.
Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.
Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.
Physical Requirements
Attachment to Job Description
Job Title: 888 – Specialist II, IT Support & Telecom Specialist Dept Number: 9300
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Guide to Physical Requirements:
- Continuously (5-8 hours)
- Frequently (3-4 hours)
- Occasionally (1-2 hours)
- Never
LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)
Heavy: 45 lbs & over - OCCASIONALLY
Moderate: 15-44 lbs - OCCASIONALLY
Light: 14 lbs & under - OCCASIONALLY
CARRYING:
Heavy: 45 lbs & over - OCCASIONALLY
Moderate: 15-44 lbs - OCCASIONALLY
Light: 14 lbs & under - OCCASIONALLY
PUSHING/PULLING - OCCASIONALLY
REACHING:
Above Shoulder - OCCASIONALLY
At Shoulder - OCCASIONALLY
Below Shoulder - OCCASIONALLY
TWISTING - OCCASIONALLY
BENDING - OCCASIONALLY
KNEELING/CRAWLING - OCCASIONALLY
SQUAT - OCCASIONALLY
CLIMBING:
Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASIONALLY
Use of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASIONALLY
HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY
VISION:
Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY
Visual, distant - CONTINUOUSLY
Visual, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY
HANDS/FINGERS:
Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY
Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY
Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY
WALKING - FREQUENTLY
STANDING - FREQUENTLY
SITTING - FREQUENTLY
SPEAKING - CONTINUOUSLY
OTHER, please describe – FREQUENTLY - Driving