Field Maintenance Programs Administrator – Denver International Airport

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay, great benefits, and opportunities for its diverse workforce of over 11,000 team members. Denver International Airport (DEN), opened in 1995, is one of the world's busiest airports, serving over 82 million passengers in 2025 and generating $47.2 billion in annual economic impact for Colorado. DEN is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace, with Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at its core. The Denver International Airport Field Maintenance team is responsible for the upkeep of the 53 square mile airport site, including the operating area and street side, adhering to FAA, State, and municipal regulations. This encompasses repairs and resurfacing of runways and taxiways, snow removal, maintenance of ramp areas, vehicle service roads, perimeter fencing and gates, airfield painting, street side access, and landscaping. DEN is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive professional to manage contractor performance, ensure compliance, and maintain smooth operations across multiple field maintenance programs. Strong communication, data tracking, and team coordination skills are crucial, especially during fast-moving situations like snow events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Management, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, or a related field
• Three (3) years of professional or technical level experience planning the administrative aspects of a program(s) or training program participants and/or volunteers
• Requires certification in CPR/First Aid at the time of application or by the completion of probation
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

Nice To Haves

• Strong customer service and communication (verbal & written) skills
• Self- starter with strong results orientation
• Ability to multi-task with attention to detail
• Three years of experience acting as a program administrator/manager or a subject matter expert overseeing multiple contracts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and potentially other relevant software, such as GIS or asset management systems
• Strong organizational skills, ability to learn and problem-solve

Responsibilities

• On-site and day to day administration of assigned Field Maintenance service programs such as tunnel and curbside cleaning and others
• Facilitate meetings with contractors and field teams to review performance and vendor compliance, safety and security protocols
• Review monthly performance and billing statements, Issue formal escalation notices when necessary to address performance or compliance concerns
• Maintain internal reporting processes and ensure timely data sharing across relevant departments
• Coordinate and monitor all work performed by contractors to ensure adherence to schedules and quality standards
• Conduct compliance checks, quality assurance inspections, and audits to verify contract fulfillment
• Track, order, and process invoices for snow operations materials using the current online monitoring system for Landside operations; support Airside tracking as the system becomes available
• Support internal field maintenance programs by analyzing data and performance of programs and making recommendations for improvements to department managers
• Support Airside operations during snow events, with assignments dependent on weather conditions
• Document contractor performance metrics through collaboration with Field Supervisors
• Coordinate with the Fleet team on equipment availability, ensuring accurate updates on units sent for repair or returned to service; communicate status to the Equipment Coordinator after snow events
• Maintain thorough snow event documentation, including: Rosters of Personnel and equipment, Estimated vs. actual snowfall totals, Compliance tracking and audit results, Coordination with Snow Liaisons, Supervisors, and contractors to ensure operational effectiveness

Benefits

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year
• 12 paid holidays
• 1 personal holiday
• 1 Wellness Day
• 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees