Lead Electrician – Denver International Airport

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/hourly based on experience . 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

Location & Schedule

In this position you can expect to work on site at Denver International Airport (parking is provided).

• Shifts consist of four (4) 10-hour days, Sunday-Wednesday OR Wednesday-Saturday
• The primary shift will be discussed in interview and can be any of the shifts listed below . Shifts are yearlong commitments and are subject to change based on operational need.
• Day Shift: 0530-1530 (5:30 AM-3:30 PM)
• Swing Shift: 1430-0100 (2:30 PM-1:00 AM)
• Graveyard Shift: 1930-0600 (7:30 PM--6:00 AM)
• Shifts are not guaranteed and are subject to change . 7%-12% pay differential depending on shift assigned.
• Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If staffing challenges occur, weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occur, all DEN employees will be required to work extended hours and/or alternative shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays).
• Participates in mandatory snow removal duties. Hours for On Call Snow Overtime: 3:30am to 3:30pm or 3:30pm to 3:30am .
• Uniforms are provided along with a work boot allowance.
• Mobile phone stipend.

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.

Denver International Airport Facilities Electrical Maintenance team is looking for a talented Lead Electrician to join our Facilities Electric Department. This Lead electrician will assist with managing either Airfield electrical shifts or Facility electrical shifts of 2-6 electricians. In this position, you will have the opportunity to perform electrical maintenance and repairs throughout the entire 53 sq mile property. Our team works on various issues, from day-to-day preventative maintenance to emergency response and repair in various environments.

In this position, you can expect to

• 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 large, difficult, or complex projects
• Installs new or upgraded electrical equipment and/or systems for the purpose of construction, tenant finishing, 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

• Experience teaching or training entry-level electricians
• Experience with reading and following schematics
• 2 years or more of experience leading small groups/teams in a construction or maintenance setting
• Availability for shift work, weekends, and holidays

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
• 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
• Licensure in another state with reciprocity may be accepted in place of this requirement, provided that the applicant has Colorado licensure at the completion of probation. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment
• 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 September 13, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 09/13/2026 at 11:59 PM.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CJ3311 Electrician Lead To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here .

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$37.32 - $57.85

Target Pay

$43.00-$47.00/hourly based on experience

Agency

Denver International Airport

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City and County of Denver e mployees 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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