HVAC Mechanic II - Sign on Bonus Available

Note: We are offering a hiring bonus of $3500 to new employees hired from this recruitment. The bonus details will be discussed at the interview or offer. The hiring bonus will not apply to City and County of Denver employees currently employed within the city or who have been separated from the city for fewer than six months.

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 here 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 base pay for this position is $30.60-$47.43. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $38-43/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. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:

• Five (5) Medical Plans, Dental, Vision Insurance (effective within 1 month of start date)

• 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 14 paid holidays

• Merit Increases

• 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

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

• 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 36-month training period, you will be assigned your normal shift. The open shift is day shift Wednesday through Saturday. Shift bids every June, based on seniority.

What Youll 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.

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

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 CFC (Universal EPA) Chlorofluorocarbon certification required.

• 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

• 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

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 than Thursday, July 17th, 2025, at 11:59pm 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.

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