IT Technician Team Lead - Western Headquarters - FT

Goodwill Industries Group; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries Group’s Western Headquarters in South Bend, IN is seeking an IT Dispatch Technician to guide and train technology support staff while delivering full-scale technical support for workstations, POS systems, and cloud apps. You will triage tickets, maintain knowledge bases, and manage equipment moves and inventory.

The role reports to the VP of Technology and requires strong communication, a proactive approach, and the ability to support Level I–III issues across local sites.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or a minimum of 3 years of experience in technology support.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and manage technical issues with minimal supervision.
• Effective planning, organization, and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assign support tickets, set priorities, enforce SLA policies, and ensure timely follow up on all requests.
• Provide training and support to technicians on Level I and II software, operating systems, and hardware including PCs, laptops, tablets, phones (including mobile), and printers.
• Handle Level III technical issues and consult with the VP of Technology as needed.
• Administer the mobile device management program.
• Maintain up to date inventory records and visual documentation of technology equipment and setup at each location.
• Annually clean, label, and relabel equipment at remote sites.
• Track and manage inventory of commonly used IT supplies.
• Identify and recommend equipment upgrades to improve operations.
• Ensure timely support for audio/visual equipment such as projectors, TVs, cameras, and similar devices.
• Perform basic network and systems troubleshooting, escalating issues to external vendors when necessary.
• Create and update technical documentation and standard operating procedures in the knowledge base.
• Provide weekend on call support for urgent technology issues.
• Offer performance feedback on IT Helpdesk/Technician staff for performance evaluations.
• Support the VP of Technology in achieving departmental objectives.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Independent work

Networking concepts

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Mobile device management

IT ticketing system

PCs and peripherals

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Western Headquarters - South Bend, IN 46619, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $55,000.00 Salary, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Information Technology

Job Objective:

To provide guidance and training to technology support staff. Delivers comprehensive technical support for workstations, point of sale systems, presentation tools, telephony, and related local and cloud based applications. Support is provided via phone, remote access, and in person assistance. Key responsibilities include triaging and assigning technical issues, maintaining IT documentation and knowledge base articles, and performing routine tasks such as meter reads, inventory management, and equipment moves, additions, and changes to support Goodwill’s technology infrastructure. This position reports to Vice President of Technology who evaluates performance annually.

In addition, embodies the Goodwill Mission to: “Empower people to achieve their most abundant life” and upholds the Company Core Values of: Relentless Pursuit of Excellence, Customer First Mindset, Humble Confidence, Passion for Mission, and Do the Right Thing.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

IT Dispatch Technician(s)

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee and assign support tickets, set priorities, enforce SLA policies, and ensure timely follow up on all requests.
• Provide training and support to technicians on Level I and II software, operating systems, and hardware including PCs, laptops, tablets, phones (including mobile), and printers.
• Handle Level III technical issues and consult with the VP of Technology as needed.
• Administer the mobile device management program.
• Maintain up to date inventory records and visual documentation of technology equipment and setup at each location.
• Annually clean, label, and relabel equipment at remote sites.
• Track and manage inventory of commonly used IT supplies.
• Identify and recommend equipment upgrades to improve operations.
• Ensure timely support for audio/visual equipment such as projectors, TVs, cameras, and similar devices.
• Perform basic network and systems troubleshooting, escalating issues to external vendors when necessary.
• Create and update technical documentation and standard operating procedures in the knowledge base.
• Provide weekend on call support for urgent technology issues.
• Offer performance feedback on IT Helpdesk/Technician staff for performance evaluations.
• Support the VP of Technology in achieving departmental objectives.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications: Required Education and Skills:

• Associate degree or a minimum of 3 years of experience in technology support, with proven technical proficiency.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and manage technical issues with minimal supervision.
• Effective planning, organization, and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret and respond to verbal and written instructions.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and topology.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
• Must have reliable transportation, a current driver's license, and provide proof of insurance to travel to different job sites.

Qualifications:

Authorized to work in the United States.

• Flexible availability.
• Able to frequently bend, twist, reach above shoulder level, push and pull, crouch or stoop, kneel, repetitively use feet, and use head and neck in a twisting or static motion and to look up and/or down, and lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.