Lead Airport Stationary Engineer - Sign on Bonus Available

Lead Airport Stationary Engineer

Are you a fast paced, reliable and hardworking HVAC professional with experience in Central Utility Plants and Building Automation Systems? Are you looking for job security in a stable organization, where you work 4 days a week, 10 hours a day in a role that offers lots of room for career growth? We are seeking two Lead Airport Stationary Engineer with strong BAS, Controls and Mechanical skills to engage in the operation, maintenance, construction, and repair of Central Utility Plant equipment. This position will allow you to gain leadership experience and is a great steppingstone to future management roles. You will work on very large-scale equipment including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, glycol heat exchangers, air handlers, and roof top units. 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.

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The full salary range for this position is $36.45-56.50 / hour. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $45-53 / hour base pay, based on experience. 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 $45-53 / hour including Shift differential = Swing $48.15-56.71 / hour and Graveyard $50.40-59.36 / hour).

We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are 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

Responsibilities include :

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

Required Minimum Qualifications :

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 :

Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than August 29th, 2025, at 11 : 59pm to ensure consideration