Facility Maintenance Technician - Denver International Airport

Job Title

Facility Maintenance Technician

Job Description

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. The full salary range for this position is $26.84-$40.27. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $30.00-$34.00/hourly, based on experience. 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 position you can expect to work on site at Denver International Airport (parking is provided)

• Shifts consist of four (4) 10-hour days
• The primary shift will be discussed in interview and can be any of the shifts listed below
• Day Shift: 0500-1530 (5:00 AM-3:30 PM)
• Swing Shift: 1430-0100 (2:30 PM-1:00 AM)
• Graveyard Shift: 1930-0600 (7:30 PM-6:00 AM)

• 7%-12% pay differential depending on shift assigned
• Shifts are not guaranteed and are subject to change
• 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 (including nights, weekends, and holidays)
• Participates in mandatory snow removal duties

Who We Are & What You'll Do

Since opening on Feb. 28, 1995, Denver International Airport (DEN) has become one of the world's busiest airports. In 2025, 82,427,962 passengers passed through DEN, making DEN 4th busiest airport in the U.S. and the world's 10th busiest airport. DEN is Colorado's primary economic engine, generating $47.2 billion in annual economic impact for the state. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and strive to keep Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Performs all building maintenance inspections and repairs throughout the main terminal, concourses, and outlying buildings.
• Seating repairs, Ceilings, Minor roofing, Flooring repair/replace, Overhead and Automatic doors, Trim carpentry, Glazing, ADA accessibility and compliance, and Minor building construction and repairs.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Standard level trades work in a variety of trades areas, including but not limited to minor welding, mechanical maintenance, minor electrical, general carpentry, and hydraulic systems and schematics.
• Inspects facilities and equipment to identify construction, equipment, and mechanical needs.
• Maintains records and prepares reports, which includes estimating materials, labor, and equipment costs with supervisor or peers.
• Uses blueprints to sketch, plan, and design the installation, maintenance, and repair of machines, equipment, and facility structures.
• Observes all common safety practices.
• Operates lightweight and heavy equipment and vehicles in connection with assigned duties and responsibilities as needed.
• Participates in snow removal operations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

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:

• A willingness to learn new skills and grow within an organization
• An Interest in the trades industry
• Previous experience working on large mechanical machinery a plus
• Experience in metal fabrication, welding, or related manufacturing environments is a plus
• 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: Three (3) years 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.
• Licensure: This job requires driving. Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Additional Information

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.

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

Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.