Description:

About Our Job

The Denver International Airport Maintenance departments is looking for experienced journeyman Electrician I’s.

This posting encompasses open positions within the Life Safety, Power Management, Facilities Electric and PLB departments which includes maintenance and repair of UPSs, Switchgear, Lighting, passenger loading bridges and ground service equipment.

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 $39-$43 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: Day Shift: 5:30AM to 4:00PM or 6:00AM to 4:30PM, Swing Shift: 4:00PM to 2:30AM, Graveyard Shifts: 7:30PM to 6:00AM.
• Shifts are not guaranteed and are subject to change
• 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  

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:

• Performs electrical/construction maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures following standard practices of the electrical trade
• Responds to electrical service or trouble calls, troubleshoots various problems/issues, and provide problem resolution
• Prepares working sketches and works from blueprints, schematics, and written or verbal instructions
• Estimates materials, labor, and equipment costs
• Maintains records and prepares daily activity reports
• Assists in the maintenance and repair work in a variety of skilled trades areas
• Performs other related 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.

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

• Customer Service and Communication skills, both written and oral
• Technical Competence and Technical Problem Solving – Troubleshoots, diagnoses, analyzes, and identifies systems malfunctions to determine the source and cause of the problem
• Knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and practices, and equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications
• Knowledge of principles and methods for operating industrial equipment as well as materials, processes, and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings
• Experience in developing, producing, understanding, and using plans, blueprints, models, and maps, including the use of instruments to produce precision technical drawings
• Experience with dual-fed switchgear and PLCS.
• Knowledge of electrical equipment, components, instruments, including installation, testing, uses, repair, and maintenance

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: One (1) year of journey-level electrician experience maintaining, repairing, and constructing electrical systems and equipment
• Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application
• Requires a Journey Electrician's License issued by the State of Colorado or state-issued equivalent at the time of application
• Licensure in another state with reciprocity may be accepted in place of this requirement, provided that the applicant has Colorado licensure at the completion of probation. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment
• 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

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

CJ2513 Electrician I

To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$31.65 – $49.06

Starting Pay

$39-$43

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. 

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