HVAC Mechanic II - Sign on Bonus Available

About Our Job

Are you a hard-working and reliable HVAC professional looking for a stable position that allows you to work a 4 / 10 schedule and provides tons of growth opportunities to further your career? Denver International Airport is seeking several HVAC Mechanic II’s to join the Facility Maintenance team. In this role, you will perform skilled, high-level building and facility maintenance responsibilities including installation, maintenance, and repairs of HVAC equipment and machinery alongside our close-knit HVAC group who values teamwork, collaboration, and professional development. You will work on a wide variety of projects and equipment; no day is ever the same! Apply today and join our close-knit DEN family!

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver (CCD) 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. Click to find out about all the amazing benefits and reasons to work for CCD!

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The starting hourly base pay range (not including differential pay) for this position is $37.00-41.00 / hour , based on experience and education. Plus, we pay extra for Shift Differential Pay on Swing and Graveyard shifts. We pay 7% extra pay on top of base pay for Swing shifts, and 12% extra pay on top of base pay for Graveyard shifts. ( Starting Pay Rates with Shift differential included : Swing $39.59-43.87 / hour and Graveyard $41.44-45.92 / hour).

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%)

457 (b) Retirement Plan (no early withdrawal fee!)

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); Free Airport Parking

Location

Denver International Airport, 8500 Pena Blvd. Denver, CO 80249.

This position works 4 days a week, 10 hours a day. Day shift, Swing shift, or graveyard shift. Shifts are either Sunday to Wednesday, or Wednesday to Saturday. Optional overtime (plenty available if you so choose!). On Call Snow / Emergency duties required (October through May).

Please note : All employees start training on day shift (6am to 4pm). After 3–6-month training period, you will be assigned your normal shift. We primarily have swing and graveyard shifts available. Shift bids every June, based on seniority.

What You’ll Do

Denver International Airport () 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.

Responsibilities include :

Perform as a lead worker on assigned projects, instruct specific tasks to crew members and monitors work to ensure duties are properly performed. Monitors the work of contractors on specific projects and provide updates to supervisor. Oversee crew assignments during supervisor absence. Plans and coordinates installation, maintenance, and repair work with other trade areas

Repair and / or replace HVAC equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and code requirements. Diagnose, analyze, and identify system malfunction to determine the cause of problem and make necessary repairs

Maintain, repair and / or replace equipment such as refrigerant compressors, air handling and associated equipment, variable frequency drives, pumps, heating, and cooling roof top units, and electric and pneumatic temperature controls

Operate, maintain, replace, and repair commercial / industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems, controls, and related equipment. Monitor programs and updates building (BAS) automated systems to obtain maximum agreed upon efficiency

Repair, or replace electrical and electronic circuit boards, capacitors, transformers, relays, contactors, fuses, and pilot ignition systems

Maintain records and prepares reports, and estimates materials, labor, and equipment costs

Participate in snow removal duties and / or critical incident response

Install, calibrate, and repair heating and cooling pneumatic and direct digital controllers, temperature and pressure sensors, damper and valve actuators, thermostats, and switching relays

Replace, install, and rebuild electric motors from fractional hp to 100hp. Replace belts, pulleys, and pillow block bearings on fan shafts up to 3" diameter; Install and rebuild centrifugal pumps for hot and chilled water systems. Balance air distribution and exhaust duct systems. Prepare work plans using blueprints, sketches, and schematics

Respond to assigned daily work orders associated with HVAC complaints. Performs general plant and building maintenance repair. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

About You

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills as well as HVAC systems expertise. Teamwork is key to our operations, and we are looking for candidates that value collaboration.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics : ​

6 or more years of HVAC experience (residential or commercial) preferred

High level of skill in HVAC preventive maintenance, repairs, and project work

Building Automation System experience preferred

Pipefitter experience helpful (knowledge / skills to repair leaks, valves, seals, pipe repair, etc)

Computer skills and experience with Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Excellent customer service skills; Ability to adapt and learn new systems

Flexibility to work varied shifts based on business needs

Team oriented; Willingness to help out where needed

Ability to obtain HVAC certification by end of six-month probationary period : Heating and Ventilating Journeyman, Refrigeration Journeyman, or Steamfitter Journeyman certificates are accepted

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education : Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate

Experience : Two (2) years of professional journey level HVAC experience

Licensures / Certification(s) : This job requires driving. Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application

Possession of Heating and Ventilating Journeyman, Refrigeration Journeyman, OR Steamfitter Journeyman certificates issued by the City and County of Denver by the end of the probationary period

Possession of CFC (universal EPA) at time of application

Equivalency : A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements

Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

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

Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than January 13th, 2025, at midnight to ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CJ3316 HVAC Mechanic II

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

29.85 - $46.27

Starting Pay

37.00-41.00 / hour, based on experience and education

Agency

Denver International Airport

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