Airport Maintenance Technician - Denver International Airport

denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly pension

457B Retirement Plan

PTO + holidays

Health/dental/vision

Job summary

City and County of Denver is seeking an Airport Maintenance Tech for Denver International Airport. This entry-level role offers growth opportunities within a FAA-regulated environment and requires readiness to work in varied shifts and weather conditions.

Employees will perform semi-skilled labor across grounds, roadway, taxiway, and runway maintenance under supervision, with credentials and security clearances as applicable. Great benefits accompany a long-term career path.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role with opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Participates in 12-hour rotating shifts for airfield snow removal and operates large equipment.
• Responds to after-hours calls or emergencies outside normal hours.
• Performs non-licensed tasks across multiple trades including welding and asphalt/concrete work.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs roadways, signage, and lighting.
• Assists with asphalt/concrete repairs and vegetation management.
• Supports barricades, signage, and safety devices to prevent entry to restricted areas.

Job description

About Our Job

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. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $27.25 - $31.00/hourly based on experience and education. 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 . Shifts are yearlong commitments and are subject to change based on operational need.

• Day Shift: 0530/0600-1600/1630 (5:30/6:00 AM--4:00/4:30 PM)
• Swing Shift: 1600--0230 (4:00 PM--2:30 AM)
• Graveyard Shift: 1930--0600 (7:30 PM--6:00 AM)

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. Hours for On Call Snow Overtime: 3:30am to 3:30pm or 3:30pm to 3:30am .

Uniforms are provided along with a work boot allowance.

Mobile phone stipend.

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.

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 role with opportunities for advancement, based at Denver International Airport.

Employees work in the FAA-regulated Air Operations Area (AOA), requiring enhanced security clearance and airfield driving certification.

All maintenance must comply with federal regulations, including CFR Part 139 and FAA Advisory Circular 150/5380-6C.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 removal equipment.
• Responds to after-hours calls or emergency calls outside of normal scheduled or business hours.
• Performs work not requiring a license on a regular basis in one or more trades areas including welding, linear construction (asphalt and cement), maintenance operating specialized hand and power tools such as a jackhammer, plate and jumping compactors, collecting large roadside trash collection, locksmith, power washing tool machinery, airfield paint/markings, and graphics.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs roadway structures to include roadway shoulders, guardrail, fencing, and signage.
• Assists with repair of airfield asphalt and concrete surfaces.
• Assists with vegetation management and eradicating and controlling invasive weed species.
• Assists with barricades, signage, lighting, and any other appropriate device is in place to prevent an unauthorized aircraft, vehicle, or person from entering a closed runway, taxiway, or service road.
• Responds to airfield emergencies and provides support, including escort of first responders in support of the emergency response plan.
• Sweep and power wash structures and tunnels to include picking up trash.
• Performs other related duties as assigned in all weather conditions.

What You'll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, s