Airport Stationary Engineer I - Denver International Airport

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

2d•$33 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

The Airport Stationary Engineer I operates, maintains, repairs, and supports construction activities for Central Utility Plant equipment and airport heating and cooling systems. The role works with large-scale equipment including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, glycol heat exchangers, control systems, and hydronic networks. It also involves responsibility for energy management systems that overlay Central Utility Plant equipment controls and equipment maintenance schedules. The position is based onsite at Denver International Airport. The regular schedule consists of four 10-hour days, Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday, with shifts that may include day, swing, or graveyard work. New hires initially work a temporary day shift during onboarding and integration, then move to an assigned shift after a six-month probationary period. Shift assignments may change based on operational needs. The airport operates 24/7/365; employees may be required to work extended hours or alternative shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, during staffing challenges, severe weather, or emergencies. Mandatory snow removal duties and on-call overtime may also be required. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, three years of stationary engineering experience, a valid driver’s license, EPA Section 608 Technician Certification before the end of probation, and a City and County of Denver Stationary Engineer License before the end of probation. A pre-employment physical or drug test may be required depending on the position. An FBI criminal background check is required for DEN positions.

Requirements

High school graduation or a GED, HiSET, or TASC Certificate; appropriate education and experience may be combined as an equivalency.
Three years of experience in stationary engineering.
A valid driver’s license at the time of application.
EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (CFC) before the end of the six-month probationary period; required for handling refrigerants.
City and County of Denver Stationary Engineer License before the end of the six-month probationary period.
Demonstrated knowledge of boiler operation, maintenance, and safety; licenses and certifications must remain current.
Ability to obtain the City and County of Denver Stationary Engineer certificate, if not already held, within six months of hire. Certificate application requires three years operating qualifying high-pressure steam or high-temperature water-heating boilers, one year operating regulated refrigeration equipment, and notarized employer verification letters.
Ability to work with industrial equipment such as boilers, chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, and pumps.
Experience understanding and using P&ID blueprints, models, maps, and schematics.
Knowledge of electrical equipment, including VFDs, components, and instruments, and their installation, testing, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and analyze system malfunctions and identify their causes.
Knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts, principles, and practices, and of mechanical equipment, tools, and devices used to produce hydronic heating and cooling.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, work as part of a team, maintain a reliable work ethic, and work under pressure; strong customer service and communication skills.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including routinely lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds; climbing ladders and stairs; working at heights and in confined spaces; bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching overhead, and standing or walking for extended periods.
Ability to safely use and maneuver heavy tools and equipment and tolerate noise, vibration, varying temperatures, and exposure to dust, moisture, or chemicals while using provided PPE.
Ability to maintain alertness and situational awareness in an active airport facility with restricted-access areas and moving equipment or vehicles.
Ability to work assigned shifts, including graveyard shifts, and to work extended hours, alternative shifts, weekends, and holidays when operational, weather, or emergency needs require.
Ability to pass the required FBI criminal background check and maintain clearance; report felony convictions and moving violations as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience maintaining a Central Utility Plant.
Experience operating Building Automation Systems (BAS).
At least three years of boiler maintenance, repair, and operation experience.
At least one year of chiller maintenance, repair, and operation experience.
Experience with pump and valve rebuilds and motor alignment.

Responsibilities

Maintain, operate, and repair building and facility equipment associated with heating and cooling hydronic networks and control systems, including chillers, boilers, pumps, heat exchangers, and cooling towers.
Perform routine and non-routine preventive maintenance according to operating procedures and scheduled maintenance activities.
Inspect facilities, buildings, and grounds for unsafe conditions or malfunctioning systems.
Assist other trades personnel with maintaining and repairing building and facility infrastructure and equipment, including equipment installation and modification.
Plan and lead maintenance and installation of major building and facility equipment repairs and related activities; evaluate and recommend service upgrades.
Respond to tenant complaints about safety issues and environmental control conditions, follow up on work orders, and prioritize service calls.
Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors and technicians under contracted service agreements.
Provide input to supervisors and managers responsible for annual budget planning and control.
Order parts and supplies, maintain stock and inventory control, keep records, prepare reports, and estimate materials, labor, and equipment costs.
Be available as required for on-call, after-hours, or emergency calls outside normal scheduled or business hours.
Manage energy systems that overlay Central Utility Plant equipment controls and equipment maintenance schedules.
Troubleshoot and maintain BACnet/LON networks and Metasys BAS.
Participate in mandatory snow removal and respond to weather-related or other emergency duties as required.

Benefits

$3,500 hiring bonus for eligible new employees hired through this recruitment; exclusions apply to certain current or recently separated City and County of Denver employees.
Guaranteed lifelong monthly pension after vesting with five years of service.
457B Retirement Plan.
140 hours of PTO earned within the first year.
12 paid holidays, one personal holiday, one Wellness Day, and one volunteer day per year.
Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective within one month of the start date.
Parking provided at Denver International Airport.
Uniforms provided and work boot allowance.
Mobile phone stipend.
Shift pay differential of 7%–12%, depending on assigned shift.