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? Denver International Airport is seeking an HVAC Mechanic I to join the Facility Maintenance team. In this entry level role, you will have the opportunity to engage in installation, maintenance, and repairs of HVAC equipment and machinery alongside our close-knit HVAC group who values teamwork, collaboration, and professional development. You will work on a wide variety of projects and equipment; no day is ever the same! Apply today and join the DEN family! 

Responsibilities include:

• Installs, maintains, and repairs HVAC equipment and machinery including parts fabrication and inspects facilities and equipment to determine needs as permitted by the appropriate HVAC certificate

• Operates, maintains, and repairs high/low pressure steam or hot water boilers, pumping units, vacuum pumps, boiler feed pumps, and auxiliary equipment

• Operates, maintains, replaces, and repairs commercial or industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems, controls, and related equipment

• Installs, replaces, and repairs forced air heating/cooling equipment, systems, and ductwork

• Prepares working sketches and works from blueprints

• Assists in the maintenance and repair work in a variety of other skilled trades areas

• Plans and coordinates installation, maintenance, and repair work with other trades areas

• Operates and maintains tools and equipment common to various skilled trades

• Executes comprehensive HVAC maintenance and repair tasks for plant and building facilities

• Maintains records and prepares reports; Estimates materials, labor, and equipment costs

• Observes all common safety practices

• 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.

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

• General HVAC experience (residential or commercial)

• Building Automation System experience preferred

• Pipefitter experience helpful (knowledge/skills to repair leaks, valves, seals, pipe repair, etc)

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Ability to adapt and learn new systems

• Flexibility to work varied shifts based on business needs

• Team oriented; Willingness to help out where needed

• Flexibility to work varied shifts based on business needs

• Ability to obtain HVAC certification by end of six-month probationary period (Refrigeration Operator, Heating and Ventilating Journeyman, Refrigeration Journeyman, Steamfitter Journeyman or Stationary Engineer certificates are accepted)

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate

• Experience Requirement: One (1) year of journey-level HVAC experience maintaining, repairing, and constructing HVAC systems and equipment

• Education/Experience Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements.

• License/Certifications: This job requires driving. Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.

• License/Certifications: Possession of CFC (Universal EPA) Chlorofluorocarbon certification by the end of the probationary period

• 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 06/11. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 06/10 at 11:59 PM.