About Our Job

Denver International Airport’s Facility Maintenance Building team is seeking a talented Maintenance Technicians to work alongside our highly skilled and world-class trades professionals.  This team is responsible for all the comfort needs of our airport guests and tenants.  Our team works on a wide variety of issues, from day-to-day preventative maintenance to emergency response repair in various environments.

What We Offer 

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The target salary range for this position is $28-$32.  We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:

• Four (4) Medical Plans, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%) and 457 (b) Retirement Plan
• PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year) and 12 paid holidays
• Yearly Merit Increase
• STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance
• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources
• EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)

Location and Schedule

• On site at Denver International Airport (parking is provided)  
• Shifts: Graveyard shift, 7:30pm-6am.
• Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If staffing challenges occur, weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees will be required to work extended hours and/or alternative shifts (includes nights, weekends, and holidays)
• Participates in mandatory snow removal duties  
• Shifts are not guaranteed and are subject to change

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 $36.4 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 diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of all that we do.  

Our ideal candidate has apprenticeship experience and is motivated by work that serves Denver communities. Additionally, they have:

• Skill in reading, interpreting and applying information from blueprints, written guidelines and standardized work practices to a variety of situations.
• Maintains records and prepares reports, which include estimating materials, labor, and equipment costs with supervisor or peers.
• Skill in using a variety of snow removal equipment.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding position with continuous lifting of objects that can weigh up to 25-50 pounds.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to use technology including email, internet, databases, eMedia, social media and other software.
• Ability to pass a background check after the offer to hire has been made.
• Participates in snow removal operations.

Building:

• Entry-level trade work in a variety of trades areas, including but not limited to minor mechanical maintenance, general carpentry, minor roofing, overhead doors, seating repair, and hydraulic systems and schematics.
• Inspects facilities and equipment to identify construction, equipment, and mechanical needs.
• Observes all standard safety practices.
• Operates lightweight and heavy equipment and vehicles in connection with assigned duties and responsibilities as needed.

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.

We are looking for candidates that want to invest in themselves through training, growth, and development. In addition, we are looking for the following:

• A willingness to learn new skills and grow within an organization.
• An interest in the trades industry
• An interest in being part of a large organization and contributing to your community.
• Flexibility to work shifts as assigned in a 24/7 facility.

Required Minimum Qualifications

•  Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
• Experience Requirement: One (1) year of experience performing a variety of duties in construction, mechanical, or facility maintenance.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements.
• License/Certifications: This job requires driving. Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. 
• By position, requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL "B") with appropriate endorsements at the time of application or within six months of probation.
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

Application Deadline

To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):

 Resume

Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later then April 9th in order to ensure consideration.

FBI Background Check

FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.
 

Snow / Emergency Duties

Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees can be required to work extended hours and/or shifts.

About Everything Else

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The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

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Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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