Airport Stationary Engineer I - Bonus

About Our Job

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.

Are you a fast paced, hard-working, and reliable professional with experience in Central Utility Plants and Building Automation Systems? Are you looking for job security in a stable, where you work 4 days a week, 10 hours a day in a role that offers lots of room for growth in your career? We are seeking an Airport Stationary Engineer I with strong BAS, Controls and Mechanical skills to engage in the operation, maintenance, construction, and repair of Central Utility Plant equipment. In this position you will maintain and operate large-scale equipment including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and glycol heat exchangers. This unique position is the ‘heartbeat of the airport and is essential to our entire operation! 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 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 full salary range for this position is $32.44-50.28/hour. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $38.00-45.00/hour base pay, 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 (the starting range of 38.00-45.00/hour including Shift differential = Swing $40.66-48.15/hour and Graveyard $42.56-50.40/hour).

We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:

Five (5) 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 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

Location

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

Schedule: This position follows a 4/10 schedule—four days a week, 10 hours per day. Available shifts include Day (5:30 AM–3:30 PM), Swing (1:00 PM–11:00 PM), and Graveyard (8:30 PM–6:30 AM), with shift blocks running either Sunday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday. Overtime is optional and readily available.

All new hires begin on a temporary assignment to the day shift (6:00 AM–4:00 PM) for initial onboarding and integration into site operations. After a six-month probationary period, you will be placed in your regular, assigned shift. At present, most openings are on the graveyard shift. Shift bids take place annually in June and are determined by seniority.

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:

Maintains, operates, and repairs building and facility equipment related to the heating and cooling hydronic networks, control systems, which includes mechanical components such as chillers, boilers, pumps, heat exchangers and cooling towers

Performs routine and non-routine preventative maintenance based on operating procedures and regularly scheduled maintenance activities of equipment, and regularly inspects facilities, buildings, and grounds for unsafe or malfunctioning systems and conditions

Assist other trades personnel in the maintenance and repair of building and facility infrastructure and equipment, which includes the installation and modification of equipment

Plans and leads the maintenance and installation of major building and facility equipment repairs and related activities within a variety of specific trades areas, which includes the evaluation and recommendation of service upgrades

Responds to building and facility tenant complaints regarding safety issues and environmental control conditions, which includes following up on work orders, and prioritizing service calls

Assists in coordinating maintenance efforts with outside contractors and technicians regarding contracted service agreements. Provides input to supervisors and managers responsible for planning and controlling annual budgets

Orders parts and supplies as required and maintains stock and inventory control. Maintains records and prepares reports, which includes estimating materials, labor, and equipment costs

May be required to be on-call to address emergent needs, respond to after- hour calls or emergency calls outside of normal scheduled or business hours. Responsible for the energy management systems that overlay Central Utility Plant equipment controls, and equipment maintenance schedules

Troubleshooting and maintaining BACnet/LON networks and Metasys BAS

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

Possess a Stationary Engineer License (or ability to obtain this certification within 6 months of hire) is required

Experience in a Central Utility Plant maintenance; Experience in operating Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Minimum of three (3) years of boiler experience (maintenance, repair, and operation)

Minimum of one (1) year of chiller experience (maintenance, repair, and operation)

Pump and valve rebuilds and motor alignment experience helpful

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; Team oriented; Reliable work ethic; Ability to work under pressure; Strong Customer Service and Communication skills

Knowledge of principles and methods for operating industrial equipment such as boilers, chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, and pumps

Experience in understanding and using P&ID blueprints, models, maps, and schematics

Knowledge of electrical equipment (VFD), components, instruments, including installation, testing, uses, repair, and maintenance

Technical Competence and Technical Problem Solving – Troubleshoots, diagnoses, analyzes, and identifies systems malfunctions to determine the source and cause of the problem; Knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts, principles, and practices, and of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce hydronic heating and cooling

Required Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in Stationary Engineering

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

Licensures/Certification(s):

This job requires driving. Requires a valid Driver's license at the time of application

Requires EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (CFC) before the end of probation (6 months)

Required for handling refrigerants

Requires City and County of Denver Stationary Engineer License before the end of probation (6 months)

Demonstrates knowledge of boiler operation, maintenance, and safety.

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

City and County of Denver Stationary Engineer certificate requirements:

-If you do not currently possess this license, you must be able to obtain it within 6 months of hire.

-Minimum Experience and Requirements to Apply for this certificate:

Three (3) years operating high-pressure steam boilers producing over 10 hp and steam pressure over 15 p.s.i. or water heating boilers when the water temperature exceeds 250 degrees F in the system

One (1) year operating refrigeration equipment requiring an operator per Chapter 1, Denver Building Code.

Notarized letter(s) from past employers to verify that you have the above required experience to apply

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in a complex industrial environment. Candidates must be able to: Lift, carry, push, or pull equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds routinely, and occasionally heavier items with assistance or appropriate lifting equipment. Climb ladders and stairs, and work at heights or on elevated platforms. Work in confined spaces, including entry into boiler hatches and tight mechanical areas, in compliance with safety protocols and confined space entry procedures. Perform tasks that involve bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching overhead, and prolonged standing or walking. Safely operate and maneuver heavy tools and equipment used in the repair and rebuilding of pumps, motors, valves, and other critical mechanical systems. Tolerate exposure to noise, vibration, varying temperatures, and environments with dust, moisture, or chemical substances (with appropriate PPE provided). Maintain alertness and situational awareness in an active airport facility, including areas with restricted access and moving equipment or vehicles.

Application Deadline

We will accept applications on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible.

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

Job ProfileCJ3542 Airport Stationary Engineer I

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Position TypeUnlimited

Position Salary Range$32.44 - $50.28

Target Pay$38.00-45.00/hour base pay (does not include shift differentials), based on experience and education

AgencyDenver International Airport

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

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