About Our Job

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.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience.  New hires are typically brought into the organization between $43.00-$47.00.  We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• 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 and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

The City and County of Denver has announced furlough days, or unpaid days off, for most employees to meet a budget shortfall in 2025. There are two fixed furlough days for all limited (temporary positions with an end date) and unlimited (permanent) employees on August 29th, the Friday before Labor Day, and November 28th, the day after Thanksgiving. If you receive an offer for this position, your annual pay will determine whether you are required to take additional furlough days. Details will be discussed during the offer process for selected candidate(s). 

Location & Schedule

In this position you can expect to work on site at Denver International Airport 4 days per week.

This position follows a 4-day, 10-hour workweek. Available schedule combinations include:

• Sunday to Wednesday

• Wednesday to Saturday

• Monday to Thursday

• Tuesday to Friday

We offer three shift options:

• Day Shift: 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM

• Swing Shift: 2:30 PM – 1:00 AM

• Night Shift: 7:30 PM – 6:00 AM

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $47.2 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 37,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do.

We are looking for an experienced and dependable Lead Electrician to oversee and support electrical work on jet bridges and related airport infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical expertise, strong leadership, and team coordination skills to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality work.

• Performs advanced and specialized maintenance, alteration, repair, and installation of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures in accordance with standard practices of the electrical trade on Passenger Loading Bridges, Ground Power Units, Pre-Conditioned Air units, and Potable water cabinets.

• Installs new or upgraded electrical equipment and/or systems for the purpose of construction or remodeling, and completes circuits according to diagram specifications and code requirements

• Responds to electrical service or trouble calls, troubleshoots various problems/issues, and provides problem resolution

• Prepares working sketches and works from blueprints, schematics, and written or verbal instructions

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

• Develops or modifies work plans, methods, and procedures, determines work priorities, and develops work schedules to provide adequate staff coverage

• Provides work instruction and assists employees with difficult and/or unusual assignments

• Assigns and distributes work, reviews work for accuracy and completeness, and returns assignments with recommendations for proper completion

• Contributes to the development of the performance enhancement plan, documents performance, provides performance feedback, and furnishes information for the formal performance evaluation

• Participates in snow removal duties

• 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:

• Strong electrical background, with experience in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining jet bridges, ground power units (GPUs), pre-conditioned air (PCA) units, and related airport systems

• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to guide and motivate a team of electricians to meet project goals and uphold safety and quality standards

• Effective communication, both verbal and written, for reporting issues to leadership, coordinating with both airport operations and airline stakeholders, and providing direction to team members

• High reliability and accountability, with a strong sense of ownership for assigned equipment and tasks

• Professional and positive demeanor, especially when working around airline personnel, airport operations staff, and stakeholders

• Strong focus on safety, compliance, and adherence to airport protocols and electrical codes (e.g., NEC, NFPA, OSHA)

• Experience mentoring and developing junior electricians, fostering a collaborative and skilled work environment

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals related to jet bridge systems

• At least 2 years of experience in a leadership role within a construction, maintenance, or aviation-related electrical setting

• Ability to plan and prioritize tasks, manage shift schedules, and ensure timely completion of repairs and preventive maintenance

• Hands-on leadership style, willing to step in and support field work while setting a high standard for craftsmanship and professionalism

• Experience in aviation electrical systems, with a focus on passenger loading bridge operations.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
  Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of experience as a licensed journey level Electrician.
  Education/Experience Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements.

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

• Requires a Journey Electrician's License issued by the State of Colorado or state issued equivalent at the time of application.

• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit both a resume and a cover letter.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until 10/17. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than October 17th at 11:59 PM

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CJ3311 Electrician Lead

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$36.45 - $56.50

Target Pay

Agency

Denver International Airport

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

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