With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $39.56 and $54.00. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457B Retirement Plan
140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
Location & Schedule
In this role, you will work onsite at Denver International Airport four days per week. The schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts, with on-call responsibilities as required.
Who We Are & What You’ll Do
Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $47.2 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 37,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do.
Specifically, as the IT Communications Technician II you will:
Designs, plans, constructs, and configures portions of the Information Technology communications infrastructure design and coordinates with vendors for installation.
Provides technical guidance for customer inquiries and Service Desk escalations on complex issues related to communications infrastructure; diagnoses and troubleshoots complex problems and resolves or refers issues to the appropriate Information Technology resource.
Designs, maintains, and modifies data infrastructure systems that deliver voice, data, and video over a complex fiber optic network, including:
Communication lines and systems that serve all DEN life safety equipment
Support and installation of all enterprise communications systems
Troubleshooting complex circuitry and restoring service during outages
Installation of complex new LiDAR systems
Assists with the daily operation and management of PWCS infrastructure and circuit administration, including configuration management and patch management.
Provides technical guidance to engineering teams regarding implementation standards.
Serves as a liaison with DEN service users, stakeholders, and regional agencies to determine and document future communications requirements.
Functions as a team subject matter expert for daily operational support, as assigned by position.
Oversees and provides instruction on Information Technology communications issues to lower-level staff.
Performs other related duties as assigned
Participates as a sole contributor, team member, or team leader on PWCS projects.
Manages vendor technical support.
Acts as an escalation point to address team and customer issues or concerns.
Coaches, mentors, and provides training to junior staff and PWCS customers.
What You’ll Bring
We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.
Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:
Strong knowledge of communications infrastructure, including fiber optic systems and network architecture
Ability to diagnose and resolve complex IT and communications-related issues
Familiarity with enterprise voice, data, and video delivery systems
Understanding of implementation standards, best practices, and compliance requirements
Project management skills, including the ability to lead or contribute to technical projects
Vendor management and technical support coordination skills
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of full performance experience performing Information Technology communications maintenance, repair and installation.
Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
Application Deadline
This position is expected to stay open until 1/18/2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 1/18/2026 at 11:59 PM.
Job Profile
CI3040 IT Communications Technician IITo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position Type
UnlimitedPosition Salary Range
$39.56 - $61.32Target Pay
$39.56 - $54.00Agency
Denver International AirportRedeployment during Citywide Emergencies
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
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