HVAC Mechanic Lead

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 $39.00-$43.00/hour based on experience. 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) - Denver International Airport, 8500 Pena Blvd. Denver, CO 80249.

 

• Shifts consist of four (4) 10-hour days, Sunday-Wednesday OR Wednesday-Saturday.
• The primary shift will be discussed in the 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: 0600-1630 (6:00 AM-4:30 PM)
  • Swing Shift: 1500-0130 (3:00 PM-1:30 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.

• 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 (including nights, weekends, and holidays).
• Participate in mandatory snow removal duties. Hours for On Call Snow Overtime: 3:00am to 3:00pm or 3:00pm to 3:00am.
• 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.

 

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? Do you value teamwork, collaboration and professional development? Then this may be the position for you!  Denver International Airport is seeking a Lead HVAC Mechanic to join our close-knit Facility Maintenance team. This position will allow you to gain leadership experience and is a great steppingstone to future management roles. In this role you will have the opportunity to perform lead work over HVAC Mechanics engaged in installation, maintenance, and repairs of HVAC equipment and machinery while performing work on complex or specialized equipment and machinery including parts fabrication. In addition, you will Inspect facilities and equipment to determine needs as permitted by the appropriate HVAC certificate. You will work on a wide variety of projects and equipment; no day is ever the same! Apply today!

In this position, you can expect to:

 

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and inspect electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems for faults for HVAC systems
• Develops HVAC system modification plans and estimates jobs for remodel activities
• Performs installations, replacements, and repairs of forced air heating and duct work
• Prepares working sketches and works from blueprints
• Maintains records and prepares reports, estimates materials, labor, and equipment costs; Observes all common safety practices
• Develops or modifies work plans, methods, and procedures, determines work priorities, and develops work schedules to provide adequate staff coverage
• Provides work instruction and assists employees with difficult and/or unusual assignments
• Resolves problems encountered during daily operations and determines appropriate solutions
• Contributes to the development of the performance enhancement plan, documents performance, provides performance feedback, and furnishes information for the formal performance evaluation
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

 

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

 

• We are looking for dedicated HVAC mechanics with drive and ambition to maintain and keep DEN operational 24/7. There will be daily interaction with tenants ranging from the flying public to concessioners to DEN employees. Strong customer service and interpersonal skills will be crucial to success for this individual
• 1-2 years of Leading specialized HVAC teams and/or contractors
• Knowledge of large-scale & large-size HVAC systems & equipment
• HVAC experience (commercial and/or industrial); High level of skill in HVAC preventive maintenance, repairs, and project work
• Knowledge of hydronic, DX, and forced air systems
• Computer skills and experience with Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to adapt and learn new systems; Building Automation System experience helpful
• Flexibility to work varied shifts based on business needs
• Team oriented; Willingness to help out where needed
• HVAC certification preferred at time of application (Heating and Ventilation Journeyman, Steamfitter Journeyman or Refrigeration Journeyman)

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
• Experience Requirement: Four (4) years of professional journey level HVAC experience.
• License/Certifications: Possession of one of the following certifications Refrigeration Operator, Heating and Ventilating Journeyman, Refrigeration Journeyman, Steamfitter Journeyman, or Stationary Engineer certificates issued by the City and County of Denver by the end of the probationary period.
• License/Certifications: Possession of CFC (Universal EPA) Chlorofluorocarbon certification required.
• License/Certifications: This job requires driving. Requires a valid Driver's License at the 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.

Internal Candidates Only: Please note that probationary employees are not eligible to apply to open positions until they’ve successfully passed probation. Please only apply if you have already passed probation.

Additional Information

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

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

 

This position is expected to stay open until November 12, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 11/12/2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CJ3317 HVAC Mechanic Lead

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$33.22 - $51.49

Target Pay

$39.00-$43.00/hour

Agency

Denver International Airport

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