Lead HVAC Mechanic
Denver
Lead HVAC Mechanic
Denver
Maintains secure custody and community safety
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.
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:
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.
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:
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:
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.
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.
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):
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.
Job Profile
CJ3317 HVAC Mechanic LeadTo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position Type
UnlimitedPosition Salary Range
$33.22 - $51.49Target Pay
$39.00-$43.00/hourAgency
Denver International AirportRedeployment during Citywide Emergencies
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
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Denver Sheriff Department provides safe and secure custody for people in its care and carries out duties that serve Denver’s diverse community. It operates detention facilities, transports inmates, provides court security, and handles related public safety tasks. It differs from police by focusing on custody, detention and court-related security rather than proactive patrols, with an emphasis on serving a diverse community. Its goal is to keep people safe by securely supervising those in custody and delivering responsive, community-focused public safety services.
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