Description:

About Our Job

The Denver International Airport is seeking a Maintenance Carpenter. In this position you will perform skilled carpentry work in the construction, maintenance, repair and alteration of building structures and facilities while following recognized procedures and techniques of the carpentry trade.

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 $33-$37 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)

Location and Schedule

• On site at Denver International Airport (parking is provided)  
• Shifts: Tues- Friday, 5am-3:30pm, shifts can change so flexibility is needed
• 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  
• 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.  

You will use hand and power tools such as saws, hammers, chisels, levels, drills, presses, sanders, table saws, joiners, planers, wood lathes, mortising machines and related carpentry tools.

As a Carpenter, you can also expect to:

• Repairs/maintains building Components – walls, doors, windows, ceiling, CMU block, counters, cabinets, flooring repairs support passenger loading bridges and other fixtures and many different roofing systems within the facilities
• Installation of metal, wood framing, and drywall.
• Uses blueprints and drawings during construction and maintenance of facilities
• Operates and maintains construction equipment, laser levels, hand drills, woodworking machines such as band saw, mortise, drill press, power saw, joiner, shaper, wood lathe and other related power and hand tools
• Inspects facilities and equipment to determine installation, maintenance, and repair needs
• Perform preventative maintenance
• Estimates materials
• Applies productivity time guidelines and other required data to work repair forms, maintains records, and prepares daily activity reports
• May train and lead the work of apprentices and assigned personnel
• Participates in snow removal duties as assigned
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

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.

We are looking for candidates with some or all the following experience:

• Experience in commercial construction
• Tenant finish work
• Partial roofing experience encouraged
• Maintenance carpentry
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office
• Experience with a computerized work order system (Maximo)
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and work ethic
• Flexibility to support organizational and business needs

Required Minimum Qualifications

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

• Education: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
• Experience: Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in carpentry or three (3) years of experience in carpentry.
• Licensures/Certification(s): 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.

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 October 11th at midnight 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.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CJ2493 Carpenter

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$28.16 – $43.65

Starting Pay

$33-$37

Agency

Denver International Airport

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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