About Our Job

The Denver International Airport Field Maintenance team is looking for an Airport Maintenance Tech. This position with the Field Maintenance Division performs semi-skilled general labor of grounds, roadway, taxiway, and runway maintenance under the supervisor of Airport Field Technician Supervisors.

The Airport Maintenance Technician is an entry level classification with progressive levels of experience and responsibility. The employees in this series (located at Denver International Airport) operate in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Air Operations Area (AOA) which requires additional levels of security background checks and airfield driving certifications. Additionally, employees in this series perform maintenance services that must meet the unique compliance requirements of federal rules, regulations, and policies associated with airfield maintenance such as CFR Part 139 and FAA Advisory Circular 150/5380-6C.

What We Offer 

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $22.50-$25.50 an 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%) 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)

• Uniforms are provided along with a work boot allowance

• Mobile phone stipend

The City and County of Denver has announced furlough days, or unpaid days off, for most employees to meet a budget shortfall in 2025. There are two fixed furlough days for all limited (temporary positions with an end date) and unlimited (permanent) employees on August 29th, the Friday before Labor Day, and November 28th, the day after Thanksgiving. If you receive an offer for this position, your annual pay will determine whether you are required to take additional furlough days. Details will be discussed during the offer process for selected candidate(s).

Location and Schedule

• On site at Denver International Airport (parking is provided)  

• Shifts available: Day Shift: 5:30AM to 4:00PM or 6:00AM to 4:30PM/Swing Shift: 4:00PM to 2:30AM/Graveyard Shifts: 7:30PM to 6:00AM

• Shifts are not guaranteed and are subject to change. 7%-12% pay differential depending on shift assigned and equipment operated.

• 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. Timings are On Call Snow Overtime: 3:30am to 3:30pm or 3:30pm to 3:30am

• 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.  

Key responsibilities will include:

• Participates in 12-hour rotating shifts for airfield snow removal duties and operates large, complex specialized industrial equipment in accordance with the nature of the work and the efficiency of airport specific multifunctional snow rem